Who is Allowed to Administer the Sacraments? (4207)
In this video, Dr. Biermann explains that the delivery of the means of grace is restricted to a congregation’s pastor except in unusual circumstances.
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The Auxiliary Offices (4206)
In this video, Dr. Biermann examines the auxilliary offices, positions established to assist in fulfilling a congregation’s mission and help the pastor carry out his work.
The Office of the Holy Ministry (4204)
In this video, Dr. Biermann examines the Office of the Holy Ministry, a position or positions within a congregation to ensure that the means and message of God’s grace is delivered to that congregation.
Formative Worship (4202)
In this video, Dr. Biermann explains that the way a congregation worships shapes its members’ thinking about God, discussing the implications of this as it relates to choices about adiophora.
The Unity of the Church (4200)
In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the importance of unity within the Church, and how to balance this against right teaching, practice, and doctrine.
Adiaphora (4199)
In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses adiaphora, practices neither commanded nor forbidden in scripture.
Falling Out of God’s Grace (4194)
What happens when a Christian dies while in the process of sinning? In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the constancy of God’s grace, explaining that it is always present for those who do not willfully reject it.
Sin as Cosmic Treason (4190)
In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the nature of sin.
What is Confession? (4188)
In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the practice of confession and absolution in its various forms, along with the its benefits to the believer.
Should Every Child be Baptized? (4187)
In this video, Dr. Biermann addresses the question of whether or not infant baptism should be administered in scenarios where there is no intention to raise the child in the faith.