Patsy A. Leppien

This is a reflection of the struggle of the layperson to understand and of the pastor-theologian to explain, the great theological changes taking place in most of Christendom. It began in 1984 when a small group of lay people in an American Lutheran Church (ALC) congregation engaged in extensive research on the coming merger that would make their church body a part of the Evangelical Lutheran church in American in 1988.

“What's Going on Among the Lutherans?” surveys historic Lutheran faith within the context of contemporary Lutheranism in the church. The book points out the fundamental differences between Lutheranism and other denominations.” Among the topics discussed are Inspiration and inerrancy of scripture, creation, the virgin birth, the Trinity, the resurrection, and the deity of Christ.