371. Other Factions and Sects (Formula of Concord Article XII)

About this episode

This episode discusses Article XII of the Formula of Concord, focusing on various religious factions and sects that deviated from Lutheran doctrine during the Reformation.

Episode 371 – "Other Factions and Sects" (Formula of Concord, Article XII) Casting Nets WELS Podcast This is a live-streamed episode from the Casting Nets Podcast , hosted by pastors of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) . The episode covers Article XII of the Formula of Concord , which deals with various religious factions and sects that arose during the Reformation era — groups that the Lutheran confessors felt deviated from correct doctrine. About the series: The podcast works through the Book of Concord , the collection of Lutheran confessional documents. Article XII of the Formula of Concord (1577) addresses groups such as Anabaptists, Schwenkfeldians, and others who held views at odds with Lutheran orthodoxy on topics like baptism, the Lord's Supper, the nature of Christ, and civil government. For a full summary of the episode's specific discussion, you'd need to watch or listen to it directly. You can also find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart at castingnetspod.org . Song: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.comLets Rock Todayby leadsquid

Topics covered

• religious factions
• sects
• Formula of Concord
• Lutheran doctrine
• Reformation

Keywords

• Anabaptists
• Schwenkfeldians
• baptism
• Lord's Supper
• nature of Christ
• civil government

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Book of Concord

Books & works: the Book of Concord

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