What is the significance of 1580?
The number 1580 derives its significance from the Book of Concord that was published in the year of our Lord 1580 on June 25th, the 50th anniversary of the presentation of the Augsburg Confession .
What is the Book of Concord?
The Book of Concord, also known as the Lutheran Confessions, is a collection of writings (symbols) compiled by Christians in 1580, that set forth the beliefs and confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
It includes the three universal or ecumenical Creeds of the church, namely, the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed.
It also contains various writings from the Reformation Era, such as, the Augsburg Confession and its Apology (defense), the Smalcald Articles, the Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope, Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms, and the Formula of Concord.
Where is a Bible-believing and Book of Concord-confessing church near me?
There are a variety of Lutheran Church search engines, such as Evangelical Lutheran Liturgical Church, Issues Etc, and the LCMS church locator.
Please also feel free to reach out to us directly at the1580project@gmail.com, and we’d happily help put you in contact with a local confessional Lutheran pastor and congregation.
Is 1580 affiliated with a particular denomination?
Though 1580 is not directly affiliated with any particular denomination, its managing editors and regular contributors are pastors and teachers in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Any doctrinal review deemed necessary will be done by rostered member(s) of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
How can I support 1580?
First, by praying for its mission and writers (James 5:16). Second, by reading and sharing it with family and/or friends. Third, supporting 1580 with financial gifts from either your own person or your church to help cover basic costs such as our website management software and domain rights.
How do I report glitches or editorial errors?
Please feel free to inform the editors of any typos or glitches by directly emailing them at the1580project@gmail.com.
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