363. Formula of Concord. The Lasting Impact of Good Works (Article IV Good Works)

About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of good works in relation to justification and the historical context of the Formula of Concord.

You would think that good works and justification, concepts Luther wrestled with and Scripture settled, would be a no-brainer issue for those following after Luther. But because of the Leipzig Interim and Meddling Melanchthon and his disciple Georg Major, it was still an issue that needed settling in the Formula of Concord. Join us as we ponder good works and their lasting impact. Join us as we go through the last document in the Book of Concord, which is called "The Formula of Concord." The Epitome and the Solid Declaration rehash and reaffirm what Luther identified in the Scriptures our role in justification and sanctification. TodayIV. Good WorksNext TimeV. The Law and the GospelVI The Third Use of God's LawVII The Holy Supper of ChristVIII. The Person of ChristIX. The descent of Christ to hellX. Church practicesXI. God's eternal Foreknowledge and ElectionXII. Other Factions and Sects. https://www.castingnetspod.org/Song: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.comLets Rock Todayby leadsquid

Topics covered

• good works
• justification
• sanctification
• Formula of Concord

Keywords

• Luther
• Leipzig Interim
• Melanchthon
• Georg Major
• Epitome
• Solid Declaration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Scripture, the Book of Concord, Scriptures

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