Whom has God given power to declare the forgiveness of sins?

Luther's Small Catechism

Whom has God given power to declare the forgiveness of sins?

Ten Commandments
Question 258
Luther's Small Catechism
Luther's Small Catechism

Luther's Small Catechism

Whom has God given power to declare the forgiveness of sins?

Ten Commandments
Question 258

Question

Whom has God given power to declare the forgiveness of sins?

Answer

The congregation, through its ministers. [Absolution.]

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