In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a brief biography of John Eck, one of the brightest Roman Catholic theologians in Germany at the time of Luther, and one of Luther's fiercest critics.
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In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a brief biography of Martin Chemnitz, the “second Martin” and one of the most influential Lutheran theologians.
In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a brief biography of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, with a focus on his role in the Lutheran Reformation.
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In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a brief biography of St. Augustine, an early church father and one of the most important thinkers in the history of the Christian church.
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In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a biography of Jakob Andreae, an early proponent for Lutheran Unity and one of the editors of the Formula of Concord.
In this video, Dr. Kolb examines the promises of the gospel juxtaposed against the threats of the law. Is there a contradiction? Why are some saved and not others?
In this video, Dr. Kolb examines two paradoxical truths—that God is responsible for all things yet, at the same time, he holds individuals responsible for the duties within their different orders of life.
In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses Luther's view of the canon and how it aligns with that of Jerome. Luther's reference to James as an "epistle of straw" is mentioned and put in context.
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In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses the nature of Satan, hell, and doubt in our lives and their effect on our relationship with God.
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In this video, Dr. Kolb provides an overview of the contents of the Book of Concord.