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Formula of Concord: Epitome

The brief summary of the Formula of Concord.

Formula of Concord

Negative Theses.

Concordia Triglotta, 1921 English text

11 Accordingly we reject and regard as incorrect and injurious the dogma that the Gospel is properly a preaching of repentance or reproof, and not alone a preaching of grace; for thereby the Gospel is again converted into a doctrine of the Law, the merit of Christ and Holy Scripture are obscured, Christians robbed of true consolation, and the door is opened again to [the errors and superstitions of] the Papacy.