In this video, Dr. Rast discusses Augustine’s influence on John Calvin: How Calvin viewed Augustinian teachings through the lens of Luther; and how Calvin’s overemphasis on the doctrine of election led him away from Scripture toward the idea of limited atonement.
In this video, Dr. Rast explores the influence of Augustine and Cassian on Arminian doctrine and teaching.
In this video, Dr. Rast details Martin Luther’s examination of Augustine’s teachings in light of Scripture, highlighting areas of agreement and disagreement.
In this video, Dr. Rast traces the way in which the church sought to reconcile the teachings of Augustine and Cassian, known as the Augustinian Synthesis, all the way to Thomas Aquinas and the Reformation. Part two of two.
In this video, Dr. Rast traces the way in which the church sought to reconcile the teachings of Augustine and Cassian, known as the Augustinian Synthesis, all the way to Thomas Aquinas and the Reformation. Part one of two.
In this video, Dr. Rast discusses John Cassian’s attempt to bridge the positions of Augustine and Pelagius by arguing that humans retain the ability to do good—but only with the assistance of God.
In this video, Dr. Rast examines the life and work of Augustine of Hippo, one of the most important figures in all of church history.
In this video, Dr. Rast examines early church heretic Pelagius’ false teaching that original sin doesn’t exist and that human beings can choose to do good works.
In this video, Dr. Rast examines the different expressions of Judaism in modern times.
In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the historic link between church and state, and the somewhat unique distinction that exists between them in the United States.
