In the last episode, we discussed the Wittenberg theologians' (mainly Luther and Melanchthon) gradual shift on their theological stance regarding offering not just disobedience to the governing authorities, but also resistance, and if necessary, armed resistance. In this episode of The Gottesdienst Crowd, we take up part two of what is now a three-part series. Here we dive into the events that happen after Luther's death, focusing on the events surrounding the city of Magdeburg and The Magdeburg Confession.
The Magdeburg Confession is translated and can be found for purchase HERE. It contains a full confession of their faith. In the appendix, the Amsdorf (the primary author of the document) includes a section Concerning Resistance. There he offers three reasons why resistance to the governing authorities is not only a right, but also a duty granted by God in His holy Word.
David Ramirez (pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Union Grove, WI, and co-founder of the annual Bugenhagen Conference in Racine, WI) joins us again for part 2 of On Resisting the Government.
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TGC 185 — In Memoriam + Rev. Fr. Stephen Wiest
TGC 184 — Thinking Out Loud (Easter Sunday)
TGC 183 — The God’s of Our Age (War)
TGC 182 — Thinking Out Loud (Palm/Passion Sunday)
TGC 181 — Have We Won the Battle for the Bible?
TGC 180 — Thinking Out Loud (Lent 5)
TGC 179 — Book Talk: It’s Good To Be A Man
TGC 178 — Thinking Out Loud (Lent 4)
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TGC 177 — Reclaiming the Psalter
TGC 176 — Thinking Out Loud (Lent 3)
TGC 175 — The Gods of Our Age (Information)
TGC 174 — Thinking Out Loud (Lent 2)
TGC 173 — The Great Awokening
TGC 172 — Called to Defend
TGC 171 — Thinking Out Loud (Lent 1)
TGC 170 — “Honk, Honk” Goes the Fringe
TGC 169 — Cultivating Family Piety
TGC 168 — Thinking Out Loud (Quinquagesima)
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