Witnessing to an Unbeliever (4235)
In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the necessity of presenting Jesus’ story, praying, and demonstrating Jesus’ importance in one’s own life when witness to an unbeliever.
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Should Every Child be Baptized? (4187)
In this video, Dr. Biermann addresses the question of whether or not infant baptism should be administered in scenarios where there is no intention to raise the child in the faith.
Unbaptized Babies (4186)
In this video, Dr. Biermann addresses the unanswerable question of what happens to babies who die before baptism, focusing on what Martin Luther wrote and the reality that unbaptized babies are exposed to the Word even before baptism.
The Conflict Between the New Man and the Old Man (4180)
Video summary: In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the conflict between the new man and the old man that remains despite the blessings of baptism.
Infant Baptism (4178)
In this video, Dr. Biermann addresses the need for and basis of infant baptism.
God’s Work in Baptism (4177)
Video summary: In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the nature of baptism as a gospel event, not a work of the law. God is the actor, not the recipient. Re-baptism is addressed as unnecessary.
Baptism (4176)
In this video, Dr. Biermann examines the sacrament of baptism—what it is and what it does. Biermann specifically addresses the practice of immersion and whether there is a scriptural basis for requiring it.
Sacrament Defined (4175)
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.
Creedal vs Non-creedal (6064)
In this video, Dr. Rast discusses church bodies that refute the use of creeds, demonstrating the futility of this position even among non-creedal groups.
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Christ’s Baptism and the Baptism of the Spirit (2013)
How is the sacrament of baptism today different than the baptisms performed by John the Baptist? In this video, Rev. Dr. Michael Middendorf examines this question.
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