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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
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
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