Lord’s Supper

What is the Lord’s Supper? (4182)

In this video, Dr. Biermann examines the sacrament of Lord’s Supper—what it is and what it does. Biermann contrasts the Lutheran view with that of the Roman Catholic Church and the Reformed tradition.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannCommunion, earthly elements, fellowship, Lord's Supper, Luther, Martin Luther, means of grace, Reformed tradition, Roman Catholic Church, sacrament, transubstantiation, 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

Differing Views on the Lord’s Supper (6017)

In this video, Dr. Rast contrasts the various views on Lord's Supper held by different Christian denominations throughout history.

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Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., The Lutheran Confessions, Varieties of BeliefCalvin, Communion, Lord's Supper, Roman Catholic, sacramental union, spiritual presence, transubstantiation, Zwingli

Connections: Lord’s Supper and Passover (2066)

In this video, Dr. Mark Meehl examines the many connections between Passover and the Lord's Supper.

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Teachings about Worship (2020)

In this video, Rev. Dr. Michael Middendorf examines what the New Testament teaches (and doesn’t teach) about proper worship.

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God’s Covenants with His People (2001)

In this video, Dr. Mark Meehl examines five different covenants established by God with His people: the Noahic Covenant, the Abrahamic Covenant, the Mosaic covenant, the Davidic Covenant, and the New Covenant.

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Dr. Mark Meehl, New Testament, Old Testament2 Samuel 23, 2 Samuel 7, Abraham, Abrahamic covenant, covenant, David, Davidic covenant, Exodus 19, Ezekiel, Genesis, Genesis 15, Genesis 17, Genesis 9, Israel, Jeremiah 31, Jesse, Jesus, Judah, Last Supper, Lord's Supper, Mosaic covenant, Moses, Mt. Sinai, new covenant, Noah, Noahic covenant, promise, rainbow

Formula of Concord: The Hypostatic Union (5053)

In this video, Dr. Kolb examines the historical debate over Christ’s nature as both true God and true man, as well as the Lutheran understanding of what it means that Christ is present in the elements of the Lord’s Supper.

Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb, The Lutheran ConfessionsChemnitz, communication of attributes, Council of Chalcedon, Eutyches, Formula of Concord, hypostatic union, Johannes Oecolampadius, Lord's Supper, Luther, Martin Chemnitz, multi voli presence, Nestorius, Oecolampadius, right hand of God, true God, true man, true presence, two natures, Ulrich Zwingli, Zwingli

The Smalcald Articles: Sacraments (5043)

In this video, Dr. Kolb presents an overview of the Smalcald Articles’ teachings on the sacraments, baptism, Lord’s Supper, and confession, contrasting Luther’s views with Roman Catholic and reformed views.

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The Smalcald Articles: Five Uses of the Word (5042)

Shot on location in Smalcalden, Germany, Dr. Kolb presents an overview of the Smalcald Articles’ teachings on the five uses of the Word in written, oral, and sacramental forms, as well as his view of the role of the Bible, in and of itself, in communicating the Word to others.

Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb, The Lutheran Confessionsabsolution, baptism, Christian comfort, forgiveness, God's Word, gospel, Lord's Supper, Luther, means of grace, sermon, Smalcald Articles, uses of the Word, Word

The Small Catechism: The Supper (5020)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses the Lord's Supper, what it accomplishes, and how it works. The Lutheran view is contrasted with that of the Roman and reformed churches. It concludes with a discussion of what it means to be worthy.

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Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb, The Lutheran ConfessionsAndreas Karlstadt, body and blood, catechism, Catholic Mass, Karlstadt, Lord's Supper, Luther, Mass, Small Catechism, true presence, Ulrich Zwingli, Zwingli