Why did we choose the name, "Word of God"?

  

   "Word of God" has a double meaning.

   First, "Word of God" is one of the names given to Jesus Christ in the Bible (Rev: 19:13 - John 1:1,14 - I John 5:7).  Our church is founded on Jesus, the Word of God.  He is our God and our only Savior.

  Secondary ,our God and Savior Jesus Christ said, "If ye continue in My word, then are ye My disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free"  (John 8:31-32). 

  Word of God Evangelical Lutheran Church of Pana is a group of Jesus' disciples whose only purpose in organizing into a church is to continue in Jesus' Word, the Holy Scriptures.

  If the Bible teaches it, we teach it.  If the Bible does not teach it, we do not teach it.  That is how we chose the name "Word of God."  We do not add to the Bible, we do not detract from the Bible and we do not interpret the Bible.

  Jesus also said, "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give unto them eternal life" (John 10:27-28).  We are Jesus' sheep.  Jesus is our Good Shepherd who gave His life for the sheep.  We hear only His voice and follow only Him.

  All are welcome to come and join us in hearing the voice of the Good Shepherd and following him.