Concerning Both Kinds in the Lord’s Supper – part 15
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Ezekiel 7:25–26
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
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From the Confessions: The Defense of the Augsburg Confession
Further, we do not assume that the Church immediately agrees with or approves of whatever the pontiffs determine, especially since Scripture prophesies concerning bishops and pastors to this effect, as in Ezekiel, who says, “The Law perishes from the priest” (Ezekiel 7:26).
Pulling It Together: There have always been and still are priests, popes, pastors, and bishops who will have nothing to do with the commands and law of God. Scripture is not their guide; indeed, they teach the people that some verses of the Bible are true, while others are fairy tales. In short, they are their own rule of faith and would have others live by their word instead of by God’s word.
Congregations should not be measured by their false teachings — unless, knowing better, they follow these heresies. The words of Christ must be our standard of faith and practice, even if traditions and the opinions of men must be condemned.
Prayer: Give me your strength, Holy Spirit, so that I may live by your word of truth. Amen
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Rev. Dr. Mark E. Ryman has served as Pastor for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC, since 2021. Previously, Pastor Ryman served congregations in North Carolina and Ohio, as well as a call to specialized ministry with Sola Publishing.
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