In this short video, Dr. Kolb discusses the broad and narrow understandings of the terms “law” and “gospel” and emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of peoples’ questions on this subject.
In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses the debate over the role of good works in justification, including Luther’s statement that good works are detrimental to salvation and Georg Meyer’s statement that good works are necessary for salvation; and how the Formula of Concord rejected both expressions to conclude that good works are necessary for the Christian life.
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.
In this video, Dr. Kolb examines the doctrinal disputes that arose between Lutheran factions in the mid-sixteenth century and their resolution by what has been called the most successful and most intensive ecumenical exercise of the 16th century, ultimately resulting in the Formula of Concord and the Book of Concord.
In this video, Dr. Kolb presents an overview of Melanchthon’s Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope in which he argues that the papacy has undermined the heart of the gospel with its claims of sole authority and the tyrannical exercise of its power.
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.
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.
In this video, Dr. Kolb presents an overview of the Smalcald Articles’ teachings on original and actual sin, the uses of the law, and repentance.
Shot on location next to the Katharina von Bora statue outside Luther’s residence in Wittenberg, Germany, Dr. Kolb discusses the final section of the Catechism, the Table of Christian Callings, along with a broader discussion of a Christian’s responsibilities in the realm of church, society, and family.
In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses Luther’s Small Catechism as a handbook for devotional living.
