Displays articles in our confessions
A. That we neither blaspheme nor misuse the name of God by cursing,1 perjury,2 or unnecessary oaths,3 nor share in such horrible sins by being silent bystanders.4 In a word,…
Read the ArticleA. No, we shouldn”t try to be wiser than God. He wants his people instructed by the living preaching of his Word-1…
Faith Alone
A. God can not and may not be visibly portrayed in any way. Although creatures may be portrayed, yet God forbids making…
Faith Alone
A. That we in no way make any image of God1 nor worship him in any other way than he has commanded…
Faith Alone
A. Idolatry is having or inventing something in which one trusts in place of or alongside of the only true God, who…
Faith Alone
A. That I, not wanting to endanger my very salvation, avoid and shun all idolatry,1 magic, superstitious rites,2 and prayer to saints…
Faith Alone
A. Into two tables. The first has four commandments, teaching us what our relation to God should be. The second has six…
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A. God spoke all these words: THE FIRST COMMANDMENT I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land…
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A. Only that which arises out of true faith,1 conforms to God”s law,2 and is done for his glory;3 and not that…
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A. It is wholehearted joy in God through Christ1 and a delight to do every kind of good as God wants us…
Faith Alone