“Of this article nothing can be yielded or surrendered [nor can
anything be granted or permitted contrary to the same], even though heaven and
earth, and whatever will not abide, should sink to ruin. For there is none
other name under heaven, given among men whereby we must be saved, says Peter,
Acts 4:12. And with His stripes we are healed, Is. 53:5. And upon this article
all things depend which we teach and practice in opposition to the Pope, the
devil, and the [whole] world. Therefore, we must be sure concerning this
doctrine, and not doubt; for otherwise all is lost, and the Pope and devil and
all things gain the victory and suit over us.”
Martin Luther,
The Smalcald Articles, II, THE SECOND PART. Treats of the Articles which Refer
to the Office and Work of Jesus Christ, or Our Redemption. Part II, Article I:
The first and chief article. The Book of
Concord.
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| The "conservative" Lutherans chase these chuckleheads around the country, aping their silliness, such as screaming in a sermon - for emphasis. |
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| The WELSian Papists are no different from the ones they copy. "What we have approved is the truth. The rest - Be gone!" |
