Christian Doctrine

What is the Lord’s Supper? (4182)

In this video, Dr. Biermann examines the sacrament of Lord’s Supper—what it is and what it does. Biermann contrasts the Lutheran view with that of the Roman Catholic Church and the Reformed tradition.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannCommunion, earthly elements, fellowship, Lord's Supper, Luther, Martin Luther, means of grace, Reformed tradition, Roman Catholic Church, sacrament, transubstantiation, Word of God

Forgiveness and Consequences (4181)

In this video, Dr. Biermann explains what forgiveness is (and isn’t) and that forgiveness doesn’t eliminate the consequences of sin.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannconsequences, forgiveness, sin

The Conflict Between the New Man and the Old Man (4180)

Video summary: In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the conflict between the new man and the old man that remains despite the blessings of baptism.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, Christian Life, means of grace, new man, old man, sacrament, Word of God

Infant Baptism (4178)

In this video, Dr. Biermann addresses the need for and basis of infant baptism.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, believers baptism, infant baptism, means of grace, sacrament, Word of God

God’s Work in Baptism (4177)

Video summary: In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the nature of baptism as a gospel event, not a work of the law. God is the actor, not the recipient. Re-baptism is addressed as unnecessary.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, means of grace, re-baptism, sacrament, Word of God

Baptism (4176)

In this video, Dr. Biermann examines the sacrament of baptism—what it is and what it does. Biermann specifically addresses the practice of immersion and whether there is a scriptural basis for requiring it.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, Christian Life, immersion, means of grace, sacrament, Word of God

Sacrament Defined (4175)

In this video, Dr. Biermann examines the idea of a sacrament, how Lutherans define the term, and how the Roman Catholic Church’s different definition results in an expanded list of sacraments. Biermann specifically addresses the argument for including confession as a sacrament.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannAugustine, baptism, confession, earthly elements, Lord's Supper, Luther, Martin Luther, means of grace, Roman Catholic Church, sacrament, Word of God

Grace (4172)

In this video, Dr. Biermann defines the term grace and discusses its two components: God’s choice alone, apart from the human being; and a gift which empowers the Christian life. Biermann contrasts this second component with the Roman Catholic view of grace.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannChristian Life, favor Dei proctor Christum, grace, Roman Catholic Church, sanctification

Good Works (4169)

In this video, Dr. Biermann explains the point of good works and who they are intended to benefit.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannChristian Life, good works, sanctification

Sanctification in Our Lives (4168)

In this video, Dr. Biermann explains sanctification as learning to bend our life into God’s reality, to fit our story into God’s story.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannChristian Life, holiness, sanctification

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