The Augsburg Confession by Philip Melanchthon In Plain English by Philip Melanchthon

The Augsburg Confession by Philip Melanchthon in Pain English Modernized by Ben Kucenski presents the historic 1530 statement of faith at the heart of the Lutheran Reformation in clear, accessible language for today’s reader. This edition strips away the academic Latin and archaic German, making the Confession’s bold declarations understandable for the modern believer. Inside, you’ll find the core teachings of the early Reformers—but also doctrines that many Christians today will recognize as departures from the simple gospel of faith in Christ. For example: Baptism for Salvation – The Confession insists that Baptism is “necessary for salvation” and that even infants must be baptized to be saved. While the work of Christ is upheld, this introduces confusion by tying salvation to a ritual rather than solely to faith in Jesus. The Bible is clear: works don’t save us—Christ alone does. The Ministry and Ordination – The Confession teaches that only those who are “properly called” may preach or administer the sacraments. This contradicts the biblical truth that Read more