The Gospel and Political Structures

Authors

Jobst Schoene, Church of the Holy Spirit in Berlin-Spandau

Publication Date

6-1-1969

Document Type

Article

Keywords

political structures, gospel, salvation, human development, historical, society, eschatological, faith, lutheran

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The situation which suggests this theme is unique in more than one respect. Hardly ever in the history of theology has there been such intensive and impassioned questioning and contention concerning the relations between the gospel and political structures as today. That this is true also of the discussion within the Lutheran churches becomes evident the moment one investigates the problems posed by the concepts "gospel'' and "political structures." The rapid change of the political structures all over the world renders the answers from the Lutheran tradition, which have only too often been identified with the statements of Scripture and of the Confessions, out of date, obsolete, or in need of revision.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 96:10; 1 Peter 3:13; Matthew 11:5; Luke 4:18; Galatians 3:28;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Schoene, Jobst (1969) "The Gospel and Political Structures," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 40, Article 48.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol40/iss1/48