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The Barmen Declaration and Reformed Theology: Why Barth Wrote in the Reformed Tradition
The Barmen Declaration was written primarily by Karl Barth, who stood in the Reformed theological tradition. Understanding why Reformed theology produced this confession illuminates both Barmen and the broader Reformed commitment to Christ's sovereign Lordship.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
July 13, 2026
Karl Barth and the Writing of the Barmen Declaration
Karl Barth was the primary author of the Barmen Declaration. His theology of the Word of God — developed over years of writing the Church Dogmatics — made him uniquely prepared to draft a confession that placed Christ alone at the center, leaving no room for National Socialist ideology.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
March 28, 2026
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