An Introduction to the Formula of Concord Download

This adult Bible study course covers the Formula of Concord, which was drafted by Lutheran theologians in 1577 in response to the difficulties and doctrinal problems the church was experiencing in the post-Reformation era. This document was seen as a way to unify the Lutheran church. While this study looks at the history and meaning of the confession and the history of the time in which it was written, it also serves as a resource to help today's Lutherans answer the same false teachings that prompted the writing of the Formula of Concord. Teaching Index: 8

This study covers the following nine lessons:

• What Are Confessions
• Article I: On Original Sin
• Article II: On Free Will and Human Powers 
• Article III: On Righteousness of Faith Before God 
• Article IV: On Salvation and Good Works 
• Article V, VI: On the Law and Gospel, On the Third Use of the Law
• Article VII, VIII: On the Holy Supper of Christ, On the Person of Christ
• Article IX: On Christ's Descent into Hell
• Article X: On Ecclesiastical Practices

All necessary components for organizing and leading this study are included in PDF and RTF files of the Leader's Guide that contains the student lessons with answers, PDF and RTF files of the Student Lessons and PDF and RTF files of the Epitome of the Formula of Concord.

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