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Study guides, historical commentary, and theological reflection on the Augsburg Confession.

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Lutheran congregation at worship illustrating the Augsburg Confession in contemporary use

The Augsburg Confession in Lutheran Worship Today

The Augsburg Confession is not just a historical document — it actively shapes Lutheran worship, preaching, and church life today. Here is how.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

May 2, 2026

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Augsburg Confession open to Article IV on justification by faith alone

Justification by Faith Alone: Article IV of the Augsburg Confession

Article IV of the Augsburg Confession teaches that sinners are justified freely through faith in Christ — not by works. Luther called this the article on which the church stands or falls.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 25, 2026

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Historic illustration of the presentation of the Augsburg Confession at the Diet of Augsburg in 1530

5 Essential Books for Studying the Augsburg Confession

The Augsburg Confession is the foundational doctrinal statement of Lutheran Christianity, and these five essential books provide primary text, commentary, historical context, and parish application for studying it well.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 22, 2026

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The 21 articles of Lutheran faith explained from the Augsburg Confession

What Lutherans Believe: The 21 Articles of Faith Explained

The first 21 articles of the Augsburg Confession lay out the whole of Lutheran doctrine — from the Trinity to the Lord's Supper. Here is a guided tour of what they teach.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 12, 2026

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Portrait of Philip Melanchthon who wrote the Augsburg Confession for Luther

Philip Melanchthon: The Man Who Wrote the Confession

Philip Melanchthon was Luther's closest colleague and the brilliant theologian who drafted the Augsburg Confession. His story is inseparable from the document itself.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 4, 2026

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The Diet of Augsburg 1530 — why this moment in Lutheran history still matters today

The Diet of Augsburg: Why 1530 Still Matters

The Diet of Augsburg in 1530 was the moment the Lutheran Reformation went public before the world. Understanding that moment is essential to understanding the Confession itself.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

March 28, 2026

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Augsburg Confession document — a beginner's guide to the Lutheran confession of faith

What Is the Augsburg Confession? A Beginner's Guide

The Augsburg Confession is the most important document of the Lutheran Reformation — a bold, public statement of faith delivered before an emperor. Here is what it is and why it still matters.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

March 21, 2026

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