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.
In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the nature of the Trinity.
In this video, Dr. Rast contrasts different perspectives on free will: Pelagianism, Augustine’s bound will, Cassian’s Semi-Pelagianism, and Thomas Aquinas’s synergism; and how Luther responded with the doctrine of bound choice.
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 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.
