The Smalcald Articles are a doctrinal statement of the Lutheran Church, written by Martin Luther in 1537. They were intended to serve as a summary of the most important teachings of the Lutheran Reformation, and to provide a concise statement of the Lutheran position on key doctrinal issues.
The Smalcald Articles are divided into three parts: the first deals with the doctrine of the Trinity, the second with the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the third with the means of grace, including the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper.
The Smalcald Articles were widely adopted by Lutheran churches and have been included in various confessional documents of the Lutheran Church. They are considered to be a key part of Lutheran theology and remain an important source of doctrine for Lutherans today.
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