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The Six Theses of Barmen: Affirming Christ Against the German Christians

The Barmen Declaration's six theses each pair a positive confessional affirmation with a rejection of German Christian error. Read together, they define what it means for the church to be the church under any regime.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

May 23, 2026