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

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. Find your copy of the Book of Concord - Concordia Reader's Edition at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org. Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected].