Trinity XVII - Devotion in semi-Exile
T rinity XVII - Devotion in semi-Exile Deuteronomy 4:21-40 Matthew 8:1-17 I could talk about the next article a bit, but I am going to refrain from any sort of introduction. I will simply let it stand as is, so that you may read it. I mean, you have already gathered with the Body of Christ for the Divine Service, so an abbreviated devotional time is acceptable. X. Church Rites Which are [Commonly] Called Adiaphora or Matters of Indifference. 1] Concerning ceremonies or church rites which are neither commanded nor forbidden in God's Word, but have been introduced into the Church for the sake of good order and propriety, a dissension has also occurred among the theologians of the Augsburg Confession. Status Controversiae. Chief Controversy concerning This Article. 2] The chief question, however, has been, whether, in time of persecution and in case of confession, even if the enemies of the Gospel have not reached an agreement with us in doctrine, some abrogated ceremoni