Book of Concord

Who is Allowed to Administer the Sacraments? (4207)

In this video, Dr. Biermann explains that the delivery of the means of grace is restricted to a congregation’s pastor except in unusual circumstances.

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The Use of Creeds (6063)

In this video, Dr. Rast provides a brief overview of the three ecumenical creeds, the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed, discussing their origin and purpose.

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An Overview of the Book of Concord (5202)

In this video, Dr. Kolb provides an overview of the contents of the Book of Concord.

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Subscribing to the Lutheran Confessions (5077)

In this video, Dr. Kolb examines the role of confessions in the church as a secondary authority and what it means to “subscribe” to them.

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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.

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Formula of Concord: Finding Unity (5046)

In this video, Dr. Kolb examines the doctrinal disputes that arose between Lutheran factions in the mid-sixteenth century and their resolution by what has been called the most successful and most intensive ecumenical exercise of the 16th century, ultimately resulting in the Formula of Concord and the Book of Concord.

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