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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[From the Archives] TGC 249 — Thinking Out Loud (Epiphany 1)
TGC 345 — Keeping It Real
[From the Archives] TGC 247 — Thinking Out Loud (Circumcision & Name of Jesus)
TGC 344 — Thinking Out Loud (Christmas Day)
TGC 343 — Generations of Grace
TGC 342 — Thinking Out Loud (Christmas Eve—Midnight)
TGC 341 — Thinking Out Loud (Vigil of Christmas)
TGC 340 — Thinking Out Loud (Advent 4)
TGC 339 — And Their Works Do Follow Them
TGC 338 — Thinking Out Loud (Advent 3)
TGC 337 — Hunger for God
TGC 336 — Thinking Out Loud (Advent 2)
TGC 335 — Book Talk: The Theopolitan Vision, by Peter Leithart
TGC 334 — Thinking Out Loud (Advent 1)
TGC 333 — Generation Frustration
TGC 332 — Thinking Out Loud (Trinity 27)
TGC 331 — Redeeming Shame
TGC 330 — Thinking Out Loud (Trinity 24)
TGC 329 — The Leaven of 1517
TGC 328 — Thinking Out Loud (Trinity 23)
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