Articles related to "Absolution"
Apology (Part 16): Article VI, Of Confession and Satisfaction
Melanchthon continues by stating that confession to a priest is not necessary for satisfaction before God. Melanchthon meticulously takes the adversaries arguments and proves them false. Of course, he has choice words to describe their logic.
confession • satisfaction • repentance • absolution • apology
Melanchthon continues by stating that confession to a priest is not necessary for satisfaction before God. Melanchthon meticulously takes the adversaries arguments and proves them false. Of course, he has choice words to describe their logic.
confession • satisfaction • repentance • absolution • apology
Apology (Parts 12-17): Commentary
My commentary on Parts 12 through 17 of the Apology. These parts cover baptism, Lord's Supper, confession, repentance, and satisfaction for repentance. Melanchthon shows how the Roman positions elevated the Law over the Gospel.
apology • augsburg • baptism • lord's supper • eucharist
My commentary on Parts 12 through 17 of the Apology. These parts cover baptism, Lord's Supper, confession, repentance, and satisfaction for repentance. Melanchthon shows how the Roman positions elevated the Law over the Gospel.
apology • augsburg • baptism • lord's supper • eucharist
Augsburg Confession, Articles 11-15
Articles 11-15 of the Augsburg Confession deal with Christian charity, forgiveness, the sacraments, and church and ministry.
novatians • anabaptists • lutherans • rome • catholics
Articles 11-15 of the Augsburg Confession deal with Christian charity, forgiveness, the sacraments, and church and ministry.
novatians • anabaptists • lutherans • rome • catholics
How One Should Teach the Uneducated to Confess
Confession was seen by Luther as vital to the Christian's life. In this final section of the Small Catechism (confession is not addressed in the Large Catechism) Luther addresses confession in the Christian's life. Luther believed Confession to be one of three sacraments.
luther • catechism • confession • sin • guilt
Confession was seen by Luther as vital to the Christian's life. In this final section of the Small Catechism (confession is not addressed in the Large Catechism) Luther addresses confession in the Christian's life. Luther believed Confession to be one of three sacraments.
luther • catechism • confession • sin • guilt
Self-Esteem, Lutheran Style
A look at the Confession and Absolution of sins and the self-esteem for Christians found there. In this portion of the liturgy, we are reaffirmed weekly of our status as children of God.
confession • absolution • sins • sinners • self-esteem
A look at the Confession and Absolution of sins and the self-esteem for Christians found there. In this portion of the liturgy, we are reaffirmed weekly of our status as children of God.
confession • absolution • sins • sinners • self-esteem
Why We Left Lutheranism--Confession to the Pastor
Should a Lutheran confess his or her sins to the pastor? Is it a requirement? What place does confession have in a Christian's life? A look at Scripture for the answers.
confession • absolution • sin • grace • pastor
Should a Lutheran confess his or her sins to the pastor? Is it a requirement? What place does confession have in a Christian's life? A look at Scripture for the answers.
confession • absolution • sin • grace • pastor
Apology (Parts 18, 19): Number, Use of Sacraments; Ecclesiastical Order
Melanchthon discusses the number and use of the sacraments. He defines "sacrament" and then lists three that Lutherans accept as sacraments (Absolution would later be left off the list since it lacked an earthly element). Melanchthon also addresses ecclesiastical order, obviously not a point of contention.
sacraments • baptism • lord's supper • absolution • marriage
Melanchthon discusses the number and use of the sacraments. He defines "sacrament" and then lists three that Lutherans accept as sacraments (Absolution would later be left off the list since it lacked an earthly element). Melanchthon also addresses ecclesiastical order, obviously not a point of contention.
sacraments • baptism • lord's supper • absolution • marriage
Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms: Historical Background
A brief look at the structure and mission of Luther's Small and Large Catechisms. In these books Luther again places the Scriptural onus of religious education back to the fathers, and builds his people to fulfill their roles as part of the "priesthood of all believers."
luther • small catechism • large catechism • enchiridion • creed
A brief look at the structure and mission of Luther's Small and Large Catechisms. In these books Luther again places the Scriptural onus of religious education back to the fathers, and builds his people to fulfill their roles as part of the "priesthood of all believers."
luther • small catechism • large catechism • enchiridion • creed
The Cure d'Ars, An Example of Sanctity
This article is a brief history of the life and sanctity of St. Jean Marie Vianney, the Cure d'Ars.
st. john vianney • st. jean vianney • the cure d'ars • dardilly • lyons
This article is a brief history of the life and sanctity of St. Jean Marie Vianney, the Cure d'Ars.
st. john vianney • st. jean vianney • the cure d'ars • dardilly • lyons