Lutheran Practices

Lutherans practice infant baptism as well as the baptism of believing adults. In the Lutheran perspective, baptism is a sacrament that is commanded by God and "cleanses from sin, snatches us from the power of Satan, and gives us everlasting life." [4]

References

1. "The Difference Between the ELCA and the LCMS," Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Official Site.
2. Beliefs: "Lutheran Confessions," Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Official Site.
3. Practices: "What About Baptism?" LCMS website.
4. FAQ: Homosexuality, LCMS website.
5. ELCA/LCMS: The Lutheran World Federation (LWF).
6. Ibid.
7. LWF 2003 Membership Details
8. ELCA Office of the Bishop
9. "The Difference Between the ELCA and the LCMS," Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Official Site.