The Augsburg Confession, Article II summary
Article II of 29 · 1 min to read the article
In Article II, the confession teaches that all people conceived naturally inherit sin from Adam’s fall, lacking fear and trust in God and possessing concupiscence. It identifies this condition as truly sinful, states the need for rebirth through Baptism and the Holy Ghost, and condemns claims that human strength and reason can justify people before God.
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- The confession teaches that Adam’s fall leaves all naturally conceived people born with sin.
- It describes this condition as lacking fear and trust in God and having concupiscence.
- It says inherited sin condemns people to eternal death unless they receive rebirth through Baptism and the Holy Ghost.
- It condemns the Pelagians and others who deny inherited sin or claim justification through human strength and reason.
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