formal principle

The Material Principle (4154)

In this video, Dr. Biermann explains the concept of the material principle, the core teaching of a religion.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannArticle IV, Augsburg Confession, formal principle, justification, material principle

Our Formal and Material Principles (4109)

Video summary: In this video, Dr. Biermann examines the terms formal principle and material principle, and what they reference for confessional Lutherans.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannBible, formal principle, justification, material principal, norm, normative, source, Word of God

The Council of Trent (6056)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the Council of Trent, where the Roman Catholic Church formally addressed Martin Luther's assertions of error within Catholic doctrine and practice.

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Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., The Lutheran Confessions, Varieties of BeliefAugustinian Synthesis, Chemnitz, council, Council of Trent, Ephesians 2:8-9, forensic justification, formal principle, justification, Luther, magisterium, Martin Chemnitz, Martin Luther, papal statements, prevenient grace, Reformation, Roman Catholic Church, Romans 3:28, tradition, works righteousness

Defining Lutheran Principles (6014)

In this video, Dr. Rast identifies the defining characteristics of Lutheranism.

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Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., The Lutheran Confessions, Varieties of BeliefChrist alone, faith alone, formal principle, grace alone, scripture alone, sola Christus, sola fide, sola gratia, sola scriptura