# Brady Finnern

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The Formula of Concord: Epitome, Article 1: Original Sin (#1-4)

Original sin is the deep and thorough corruption of our human nature which requires God Himself to overcome for our salvation. The Concordians were careful to teach that original sin was not the essence of a person; if that were the case, God would be the creator of sin. According to Scripture, we…

Formula of Concord: Epitome, Article 1: Original Sin (#5-13)

Jesus is NOT sin incarnate. God creates; Satan corrupts. Jesus is the image of the invisible God. When Christ took on our nature, He did so without sin. Although we are new creations in Christ, our corruption is not minor. Our corruption is so deep we need a perfect Savior with perfect blood to die…

Formula of Concord: Epitome, Article 1: Original Sin (#14-25)

Original sin is not a minor blemish. We don’t possess even a spark of good. Even when sin is not public, the corruption of our nature remains. Like a terminal disease, original sin cannot be removed by human effort. We must carefully distinguish human nature from original sin without separating the…

Formula of Concord: Epitome, Article 2: Free Will (#1-6)

Since the fall of Adam and Eve, humankind is completely blind in spiritual matters and an enemy of God (1 Corinthians 2:14 & Genesis 8:21). Our only hope is for the Holy Spirit to make us alive together with Christ (Ephesians 2:5). In the 16th century, just like today, the Concordians battled again…

Following the Formula, Article X: Church Practices — LW Searching Scripture, October 2026

“Adiaphora,” while not a biblical term, was employed during the Reformation to refer to “ceremonies and Church practices … neither commanded nor forbidden in God’s Word, but … introduced into the Church with good intention, for the sake of good order and proper custom, or otherwise to maintain Chri…

Following the Formula, Article X: Church Practices — LW Searching Scripture, October 2026

“Adiaphora,” while not a biblical term, was employed during the Reformation to refer to “ceremonies and Church practices … neither commanded nor forbidden in God’s Word, but … introduced into the Church with good intention, for the sake of good order and proper custom, or otherwise to maintain Chri…

Formula of Concord: Epitome, Article 2: Free Will (#7-19)

There are only two causes for a person’s conversion: The Holy Spirit God’s Word as the instrument of the Holy Spirit. Scripture assures us that we are purely passive in our conversion. Although our natural instincts desire to have some kind of part in our conversion (after all, we have to work …

Formula of Concord: Epitome, Article 3: Righteousness of Faith Before God (Note-#8)

We believe “by grace you have been saved through faith”. However, is faith in Christ the cause of our righteousness or the instrument by which we receive Christ’s righteousness? Is there a distinction between Christ’s divine and human nature when it comes to our righteousness? The Concordians were …

Formula of Concord: Epitome, Article 3: Righteousness of Faith Before God (#9-23)

Christ alone is our righteousness (I Corinthians 1:30). Theologians attempted, and still do, to make additional explanations of how one becomes righteous. However, to add anything to our salvation besides Christ is nothing but vanity and a chasing after wind. A common mistake of the Old Adam is to …

Formula of Concord: Epitome, Article 4: Good Works (#1-10)

Good works are necessary for the Christian and follow true faith just as fruit grows on a good tree. Yet good works are completely separate from salvation and justification before God. Christians look to God’s Law to understand a good work (primarily in the 10 commandments), to see not only where w…