The Lutheran Confessions

The Small Catechism: Devotional Life (5021)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses Luther’s Small Catechism as a handbook for devotional living.

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The Small Catechism: The Supper (5020)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses the Lord’s Supper, what it accomplishes, and how it works. The Lutheran view is contrasted with that of the Roman and reformed churches. It concludes with a discussion of what it means to be worthy.

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The Small Catechism: Confession & Absolution (5019)

In this video, Dr. Kolb provides an overview of the practice of confession and absolution in the Middle Ages, along with Luther’s perspective on the correct view and application of confession and absolution.

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The Small Catechism: Baptism (5018)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses Luther’s views on baptism and the historical events that shaped the way Luther wrote about this sacrament.

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The Small Catechism: The Word and Sacraments (5017)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses Luther’s view that the Word of God, in written, oral, and sacramental forms must be the center of a Christian’s life.

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The Small Catechism: Prayer (5016)

In this video, Dr. Kolb presents a broad overview of the Lord’s Prayer including Luther’s views on the individual petitions.

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The Small Catechism: Sanctification (5015)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses the Holy Spirit’s work of sanctification in the lives of all believers, and how Luther’s treatment of sanctification in the Third Article serves as a springboard to the rest of the catechism.

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The Small Catechism: Our Lord Jesus (5014)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses Luther’s view of the person and work of Christ as seen in the Second Article.

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The Small Catechism: Luther and the Law (5013)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses how Luther viewed and used the Ten Commandments, and how every other commandment relates to the first.

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The Small Catechism: God’s Plan for Life (5012)

Shot on location outside Luther’s residence in Wittenberg, Germany, Dr. Kolb offers a broad overview of each of the Ten Commandments and what they teach Luther and us.

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