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The Augsburg Confession's Legacy Across 500 Years
From 1530 to today, the Augsburg Confession has shaped the faith of hundreds of millions of Christians. Its legacy spans continents, denominations, and five centuries of church history.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 9, 2026
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The Augsburg Confession is not just a historical document — it actively shapes Lutheran worship, preaching, and church life today.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.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 2, 2026
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.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 25, 2026
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.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 22, 2026
The 7 Abuses: What the Reformation Actually Objected To
Part II of the Augsburg Confession lists seven specific abuses the Lutherans had corrected. These articles show that the Reformation was as much about practice as theology.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 18, 2026
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.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 12, 2026
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.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 4, 2026
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.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
March 28, 2026
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.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
March 21, 2026