Concord Matters — Smalcald Articles: Part 3, Articles 6 & 7: Sacrament of the Altar and the Keys

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The Sacrament of the Altar and the Office of the Keys were sticking points for many in the Church during the 1530s and still are today. In addressing these doctrines, the Concordians made sure their words were very clear: Christ has given us these gifts to be faithfully given to sinners. Misunderstandings about Christ’s presence in the Sacrament, overly sophisticated thought on how the Sacrament is Christ’s body, and confusion over who can forgive sins remain common today, calling for a return to the clear words of Christ.

Rev. Sean Willman, pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hillsdale, MI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the Sacrament of the Altar and the Keys.