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The Lutheran Understanding of Vocation (4240)

In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the different definitions of vocation; and examines the doctrine of Christian vocation as it evolved at the time of Luther.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannLuther, Martin Luther, vocation

What is Confession? (4188)

In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the practice of confession and absolution in its various forms, along with the its benefits to the believer.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannabsolution, confession, Luther, Martin Luther, penance, reconciliation, sacrament

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

Sanctification (4167)

In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses sanctification, contrasting it with justification.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannArticle VI, Augsburg Confession, Christian Life, holiness, Luther, Martin Luther, new obedience, On the Freedom of a Christian, sanctification

Luther’s Two Kinds of Righteousness (4161)

In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses Luther’s view of righteousness, focusing on the concepts of passive and active righteous.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, The Lutheran Confessionsactive righteousness, coram Deo, coram mundo, forensic justification, horizontal righteousness, justification, Luther, Martin Luther, passive righteousness, righteousness, vertical righteousness

Luther’s Understanding of the Human Will (4137)

Video summary: In this video, Dr. Biermann examines Luther’s conclusions in The Bondage of the Will and the blessing that is our lack of free will to choose God. This discussion continues in The Role of the Human Will in Conversion.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, The Lutheran ConfessionsArminianism, Bondage of the Will, bound choice, conversion, decision theology, free will, grace, Luther, Martin Luther, salvation, third article

The Theology of the Cross vs the Theology of Glory (4103)

In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the concept of the theology of the cross and how it differs from the theology of glory.

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Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannHebrews 12:2, Luther, Lutheran theology, Martin Luther, theologian of glory, theologian of the cross, theology, theology of glory, theology of the cross

Lutheran Theology (4102)

In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses "Lutheran" theology—what it is and what it isn't.

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Perspectives on Free Will (6207)

In this video, Dr. Rast contrasts different perspectives on free will: Pelagianism, Augustine's bound will, Cassian's Semi-Pelagianism, and Thomas Aquinas's synergism; and how Luther responded with the doctrine of bound choice.

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Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., The Lutheran Confessions, Varieties of BeliefAquinas, Augustine, bound choice, bound will, Cassian, divine spark, free will, John Cassian, justification, Luther, Martin Luther, original sin, Pelagianism, Pelagius, prevenient grace, Semi-Pelagianism, synergism, Thomas Aquinas