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The Relationship Between the Means of Grace and Election (4238)

In this video, Dr. Biermann explains that the means of grace are the tool through which God enacts his election decision.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannelection, means of grace, Word of God

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

The Basis for the Doctrine of Election (4209)

In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the doctrine of election, contrasting how Lutherans deal with the logical contradictions it presents compared with other denominations.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannArminianism, crux theologorum, decision theology, double predestination, election, Eph 1:4-5, predestination

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

Augustine’s Influence Among Arminians (6054)

In this video, Dr. Rast explores the influence of Augustine and Cassian on Arminian doctrine and teaching.

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., The Lutheran Confessions, Varieties of BeliefArminianism, Augustine, Cassian, election, free will, good works, infused grace, John Cassian, sanctification, St Augustine, works righteousness

Augustine of Hippo (6048)

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.

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., Varieties of BeliefAmbrose, Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, City of God, early church father, election, grace, human will, infused grace, original sin, predestination, St Ambrose, St Augustine

Man’s Role in His Theological Future (6013)

In this video, Dr. Rast considers choice and an individual’s role in his/her theological future.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., Varieties of Beliefcontrol, election, God's gift, God's work, grace, helplessness, human will

Introduction to John Calvin (6007)

In this video, Dr. Rast introduces us to French reformer John Calvin and his teachings, which continue to influence the Reformed tradition to this day.

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., The Lutheran Confessions, Varieties of BeliefCalvin, election, ethical character, Farel, horrible decree, Institutes of the Christian Religion, irresistible grace, limited atonement, marks of the Church, perseverance of the saints, predestination, Presbyterians, Puritans, Reformation, reformer, reprobation, total depravity, TULIP, unconditional election

Why Some and Not Others? (5207)

In this video, Dr. Kolb examines the promises of the gospel juxtaposed against the threats of the law. Is there a contradiction? Why are some saved and not others?

Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb, The Lutheran Confessions1 Timothy 2:4, election, Ephesians 1:4, Ezekiel 18, free will, gospel, law, law and gospel, predestination, Romans 8, salvation

Formula of Concord: Free Will (5048)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses the role of God vs the role of humans when it comes to repentance and the performance of good works; and how this debate led to the clear rejection of synergism in the Formula of Concord.

Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb, The Lutheran Confessionschoice, election, Erasmus, Formula of Concord, free will, Gnesio-Lutherans, good works, human responsibility, Johannes Pfeffigner, Leipzig Interim, Luther, Melanchthon, On Bondage of the Will, On Bound Choice, Pfeffigner, Philipp Melanchthon, synergism