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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.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann1 Tim 2:4, baptism, conversion, evangelism, Holy Spirit, means of grace, Word of God

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.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, infant baptism, means of grace, sacrament, Word of God

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.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, means of grace, sacrament, unbaptized babies, Word of God

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.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, Christian Life, means of grace, new man, old man, sacrament, Word of God

Infant Baptism (4178)

In this video, Dr. Biermann addresses the need for and basis of infant baptism.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, believers baptism, infant baptism, means of grace, sacrament, Word of God

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.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, means of grace, re-baptism, sacrament, Word of God

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.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, Christian Life, immersion, means of grace, sacrament, Word of God

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.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannAugustine, baptism, confession, earthly elements, Lord's Supper, Luther, Martin Luther, means of grace, Roman Catholic Church, sacrament, Word of God

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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Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., The Lutheran Confessions, Varieties of BeliefAlexander Campbell, baptism, Baptists, Church of Christ, Creed, Disciples of Christ, immersion, New Hampshire Confession of Faith, non-creedal, Restorationist Movement

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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New Testament, Rev. Dr. Michael Middendorf1 Corinthians 12:13, Acts 2:38, baptism, baptism of repentance, baptism of the Holy Spirit, body of Christ, Ephesians 2:1-3, Jesus' baptism, John the Baptist, Matthew 3:13-17, new birth, Romans 5:12, Romans 6:1-4, Titus 3:5, Trinity