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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