divine monergism

Once Saved Always Saved? (4212)

In this video, Dr. Biermann examines “once saved, always saved” position held by some church bodies, explaining that man’s ability to reject God forces Lutherans to reject this idea.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermanndivine monergism, divine providence, once saved always saved, Phil 2:12-13

The Doctrine of Election as a Comfort (4210)

In this video, Dr. Biermann continues his discussion of election that began with The Basis for the Doctrine of Election by explaining why this doctrine is not something to be feared when understood properly.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermanndivine monergism, double predestination, election, predestination, subjective justification

Augustine’s Influence in the Reformed Tradition (6055)

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.

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., The Lutheran Confessions, Varieties of BeliefAugustine, Augustinian Synthesis, Calvin, Calvinism, divine monergism, election, God's sovereignty, John Calvin, limited atonement, Luther, Martin Luther, Reformed tradition, St Augustine, TULIP