Luther’s Thoughts on Economic Life (5070)
In this video, Dr. Kolb delves more deeply into Table of Duties, or Table of Christian Callings, focusing on a Christian’s responsibilities as a member of the community.
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Luther’s Thoughts on Family Life (5069)
In this video, Dr. Kolb delves more deeply into Table of Duties, or Table of Christian Callings, focusing on family life and a Christian’s responsibilities within this realm of life.
Luther’s Thoughts on the Table of Duties (5068)
In this video, Dr. Kolb makes the case for the Small Catechism not just as a handbook for Christian doctrine but also as a handbook for Christian living. He draws particular attention to the lesser used Table of Duties at the end, discussing our role as God’s agents in the various walks of life.
The Formula of Concord: A Summary (5066)
In this video, Dr. Kolb reveals the Book of Concord to be a unifying document that addressed eleven specific disagreements in the areas of doctrine and practice, Christ’s nature as true God and true man, the true presence, and the relationship between God and the human creature.
Being Lutheran (5057)
In this video, Dr. Kolb reflects on the worldwide influence of Martin Luther and the Reformation and how that influence is felt today, especially through the Book of Concord.
Formula of Concord: The Hypostatic Union (5053)
In this video, Dr. Kolb examines the historical debate over Christ’s nature as both true God and true man, as well as the Lutheran understanding of what it means that Christ is present in the elements of the Lord’s Supper.
Formula of Concord: Uses of the Law (5051)
In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses the uses of the law along with a historical examination of the debate over how the third use, in particular, is defined and expressed.
Formula of Concord: Distinguishing Law & Gospel (5050a)
In this short video, Dr. Kolb discusses the broad and narrow understandings of the terms “law” and “gospel” and emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of peoples’ questions on this subject.
Formula of Concord: Good Works (5050)
In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses the debate over the role of good works in justification, including Luther’s statement that good works are detrimental to salvation and Georg Meyer’s statement that good works are necessary for salvation; and how the Formula of Concord rejected both expressions to conclude that good works are necessary for the Christian life.
Formula of Concord: Free Will (5048)
In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses the role of God vs the role of humans when it comes to repentance and the performance of good works; and how this debate led to the clear rejection of synergism in the Formula of Concord.