Confessional Corner: Scripture Forbids Lordship (Treatise 1-11)

The Roman pontiff claims for himself that he is <supreme above> all bishops and pastors by divine right. Second, he adds that by divine right he has both swords, that is, the authority also to enthrone and depose kings<, regulate secular dominions, and such>. Third, he says that to believe this is necessary for salvation. For these reasons, the Roman bishop calls himself <and boasts that he is> the vicar of Christ on earth. These three articles we hold to be false, godless, tyrannical, and destructive to the Church. (Tr 1-4) Melanchthon goes on to use Luke 22:24-27; Matthew 18:2; John 20:21; Galatians 2:7-10 and 1 Corinthians 3 to prove this from Scripture. Subscribe on RadioPublic (https://radiopublic.com/wrestling-with-theology-6Na4AJ) or your favorite podcast app.