415: Luther - The Mass is a dangerous thing, fabricated and invented without God's Word and will

415: Luther - The Mass is a dangerous thing, fabricated and invented without God's Word and will

Published: November 8, 2025

Duration: 1:33:24

Mass Effect. In this episode, we continue our reading of The Smalcald Articles, focusing on Luther's critique of the Roman Mass and all its consequences for the churches and Christian life. We discuss mimetic desire, sacrificial religion, the exclusive work of Jesus.

SHOW NOTES:

The Book of Concord - Smalcald Articles https://thebookofconcord.org/smalcald-articles/part-iii/

Smalcald Articles history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smalcald_Articles

The Smalcald Articles are a summary of Lutheran doctrine written by Martin Luther in 1537 for a meeting of the Schmalkaldic League, which aimed to unify...