The Apology Of The Augsburg Confession (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162687988)

""The Apology of the Augsburg Confession"" is a religious text written by Philip Melanchthon, a German theologian and collaborator of Martin Luther. The book serves as a defense of the Augsburg Confession, a statement of faith presented by Lutheran leaders to Emperor Charles V in 1530. In the Apology, Melanchthon responds to criticisms of the Confession by Catholic theologians, arguing for the validity and correctness of Lutheran beliefs. The book covers topics such as justification by faith, the sacraments, and the role of the church hierarchy. Melanchthon's writing is characterized by his use of clear and logical arguments, as well as his emphasis on the authority of scripture. Overall, ""The Apology of the Augsburg Confession"" is an important work in the history of the Protestant Reformation and a key text for understanding Lutheran theology.But it is easy for a Christian to judge concerning both modes, because both modes exclude Christ, and are therefore to be rejected. In the former, which teaches that our works are a propitiation for sin, the impiety is manifest. The latter mode contains much that is injurious. It does not teach that, when we are born again, we avail ourselves of Christ. It does not teach that justification is the remission of sins. It does not teach that we attain the remission of sins before we love but falsely represents that we rouse in ourselves the act of love, through which we merit remission of sins.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Philip Melanchthon
ISBN-10: 1162687983
ISBN-13: 9781162687988
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 230
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.48d