The Augsburg Confession, Article III summary
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In Article III, the teachers affirm that the Son of God takes human nature through Mary, suffers and dies for humanity’s sins, and rises again. The article connects his heavenly reign with the Holy Ghost’s care for believers and declares his return as judge of the living and dead.
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- The teachers affirm that the Son of God takes human nature in Mary’s womb, joining divine and human natures in one person.
- Christ suffers crucifixion, death, and burial to reconcile humanity to the Father and offer a sacrifice for original guilt and actual sins.
- He descends into hell, rises on the third day, and ascends into heaven to reign over all creatures.
- He sends the Holy Ghost to guide, comfort, enliven, and defend believers against the devil and sin.
- The article declares Christ’s open return to judge everyone, citing the Apostles’ Creed.
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