The Augsburg Confession, Article XI summary
Article XI of 29 · 1 min to read the article
In Article XI, the teachers affirm that churches should keep private absolution, but they do not require people to name every sin during confession. They explain that a complete list is impossible and support this position with a question from Psalm 19:12 about understanding one’s own errors.
What happens
- The teachers affirm that churches should continue private absolution.
- They deny that confession requires naming every sin.
- They cite Psalm 19:12 to support their claim that complete knowledge of one’s sins is impossible.
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What to notice
The question supplies scriptural support for rejecting a complete list of sins as a requirement for confession.
Quick check
Why do the teachers reject the requirement to list every sin?
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