Introduction and Part 1 Smalcald Articles: The Battleship of the Lutheran Reformation

We introduce the Smalcald Articles, a document with a significantly different tone than the Augsburg Confession and its Apology (Defense) . We will begin by setting the historical context, covering the founding and purpose of the Schmalkaldic League League, the political side of things with Emperor Charles V, and the state of Martin Luther's health at this time. We also will cover the first Part of the Smalcald Articles.

Part I - The Divine Majesty
Article I - The Nature of God
Article II - The Father
Article III - The Son
Article IV - The Work of Salvation

Part II - Office and Work of Jesus
Article I - First and Chief Article
Article II - Of the Mass.
Article III - Of Chapters and Cloisters.
Article IV - Of the Papacy.

Part III
Article I - Of Sin.
Article II - Of the Law.
Article III - Of Repentance.
Article IV - Of the Gospel.
Article V - Of Baptism.
Article VI - Of the Sacrament of the Altar.
Article VII - Of the Keys.
Article VIII - Of Confession.
Article IX - Of Excommunication.
Article X - Of Ordination.
Article XI - Of the Marriage of Priests.
Article XII - Of the Church.
Article XIII - Of Good Works.
Article XIV - Of Monastic Vows .
Article XV - Of Human Tradition.

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