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 283 — The Confessional Cache
TGC 282 — Thinking Out Loud (Easter 4)
TGC 281 — Live Not By Lies
TGC 280 — Thinking Out Loud (Easter 3)
TGC 279 — Book Talk: Ploductivity by Douglas Wilson
TGC 278 — Thinking Out Loud (Easter 2)
TGC 277 — Fruits of Repentance
[From the Archives] TGC 184 — Thinking Out Loud (Easter Day)
TGC 276 — Thinking Out Loud (Easter Vigil)
TGC 275 — When the Divine Goes Digital?
TGC 274 — Thinking Out Loud (Palm/Passion Sunday)
TGC 273 — The Lord’s Service
TGC 272 — Thinking Out Loud (Lent 5)
TGC 271 — Book Talk: The Case for Christian Nationalism, by Stephen Wolfe
TGC 270 — Thinking Out Loud (Lent 4)
TGC 269 — Whether Old Lutheranism Leads to Rome, Part 2
TGC 268 — Thinking Out Loud (Lent 3)
TGC 267 — Whether Old Lutheranism Leads to Rome, Part 1
TGC 266 — Thinking Out Loud (Lent 2)
TGC 265 — Christology of Job
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