Formula of Concord
1577 · All confessions & catechisms
A resolution of doctrinal controversies among Lutherans after Luther's death, issued in a short Epitome and a fuller Solid Declaration.
Epitome
I OF ORIGINAL SIN
II OF FREE WILL
III OF THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF FAITH BEFORE GOD
IV OF GOOD WORKS
V OF THE LAW AND THE GOSPEL
VI OF THE THIRD USE OF THE LAW
VII OF THE LORD’s SUPPER
VIII OF THE PERSON OF CHRIST
IX OF THE DESCENT OF CHRIST TO HELL
X OF CHURCH RITES Which are [Commonly] Called Adiaphora or Matters of Indifference
XI OF GOD’S ETERNAL FOREKNOWLEDGE [PREDESTINATION] AND ELECTION
Solid Declaration
I OF ORIGINAL SIN
II OF FREE WILL, OR HUMAN POWERS
III OF THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF FAITH BEFORE GOD
IV OF GOOD WORKS
V OF THE LAW AND THE GOSPEL
VI OF THE THIRD USE OF GOD’S LAW
VII OF THE HOLY SUPPER
VIII OF THE PERSON OF CHRIST
IX OF THE DESCENT OF CHRIST TO HELL
X OF CHURCH RITES, Which are [Commonly] Called Adiaphora, or Matters of Indifference
XI OF GOD’S ETERNAL FOREKNOWLEDGE [PREDESTINATION] AND ELECTION
XII OF OTHER FACTIONS [HERETICS] AND SECTS, Which Never Embraced the Augsburg Confession