Concord Matters — Smalcald Articles: Part 3, Article 1: Sin

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If we are not dead in our sins, Christ died in vain. The corruption of humankind is so deep that our only hope is a full resurrection (Romans 6:1-4). The Roman Church in Luther’s day taught that individuals had the power to observe God’s commands and love Him, without the enabling power of the Holy Spirit. Yet, all that the human heart can give is more evil deeds (pride, despair, lying, abusing God’s name, disobedience, murder, stealing, and deception). Luther brings us back to the basics, revealing the real purpose for which Christ came: to die for sinners (1 Timothy 1:15).

Rev. Joshua Conradt, pastor at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Waterford, WI, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study original sin.