The Apology Of The Augsburg Confession

The Apology of the Augsburg Confession is a book written by Philip Melanchthon, a German reformer and theologian. It was written in 1531 as a defense of the Augsburg Confession, which was a statement of faith that had been presented by the Lutheran princes to the Holy Roman Emperor in 1530. The Apology was written in response to criticisms of the Augsburg Confession by Catholic theologians, and it sought to clarify and defend the Lutheran beliefs and practices that were outlined in the Confession.The book is divided into 28 chapters, each of which addresses a different aspect of Lutheran theology and practice. Melanchthon begins by discussing the doctrine of justification by faith alone, which he argues is the central teaching of the Christian faith. He then goes on to address issues such as the sacraments, the role of the church, and the authority of the Bible. Throughout the book, Melanchthon emphasizes the importance of Scripture as the ultimate authority for Christian doctrine, and he argues that the teachings of the Catholic Church are in conflict with the clear teachings of Scripture.The Apology of the Augsburg Confession is an important work in the history of the Protestant Reformation, and it continues to be studied and debated by theologians and scholars today. It is a clear and concise defense of Lutheran theology and practice, and it provides valuable insights into the theological debates of the 16th century.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.