Concord Matters — Augsburg Confession Article XXVIII: Church Authority

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What is the distinction between church authority and secular, government authority, and how do they interact? Do pastors have authority in relation to the civil life of the community in which they serve, in relation to the daily lives of the people in the congregation, in relation to the ceremonies and customs that are used in the congregation, and/or in relation to how the congregation operates?

Rev. Mark Bestul joins host Rev. Sean Smith to discuss Church Authority in Article XXVIII of the Augsburg Confession.

Find your copy of The Augsburg Confession – Concordia Reader’s Edition at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org/augsburg-confession.

Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Sean Smith and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss the Book of Concord and Confessional topics in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and daily application in our vocations.