The Augsburg Confession, Article XXII summary
Article XXII of 29 · 2 min to read the article
In Article XXII, the confession defends giving the laity both kinds in the Lord’s Supper by appealing to Christ’s command, Paul, and church witnesses. It rejects a contrary custom as opposed to Scripture, ancient church rules, and conscience, and states that the customary procession is discontinued.
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- The confession grounds reception of both kinds in Christ’s command that everyone drink.
- Paul’s example supports reception by the entire congregation, not priests alone.
- Cyprian, Jerome, and Pope Gelasius supply evidence against withholding the blood or dividing the Sacrament.
- The confession rejects the contrary custom because it conflicts with God’s commands, ancient rules, and church practice.
- It defends the conscience of those seeking both kinds and announces the discontinuation of the customary procession.
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