means of grace

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

Are Sermons Inspired? (4237)

In this video, Dr. Biermann explains that while a sermon isn’t inspired like the Scriptures, it is the spoken Word of God.

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

Witnessing to an Unbeliever (4235)

In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the necessity of presenting Jesus’ story, praying, and demonstrating Jesus’ importance in one’s own life when witness to an unbeliever.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann1 Tim 2:4, baptism, conversion, evangelism, Holy Spirit, means of grace, Word of God

Who is Allowed to Administer the Sacraments? (4207)

In this video, Dr. Biermann explains that the delivery of the means of grace is restricted to a congregation’s pastor except in unusual circumstances.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, The Lutheran ConfessionsArticle XIV, Augsburg Confession, Book of Concord, call, means of grace, Office of the Holy Ministry, pastor, sacrament

The Office of the Holy Ministry (4204)

In this video, Dr. Biermann examines the Office of the Holy Ministry, a position or positions within a congregation to ensure that the means and message of God’s grace is delivered to that congregation.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, The Lutheran ConfessionsArticle V, Augsburg Confession, means of grace, Office of the Holy Ministry, pastor, priesthood of all believers

Should Every Child be Baptized? (4187)

In this video, Dr. Biermann addresses the question of whether or not infant baptism should be administered in scenarios where there is no intention to raise the child in the faith.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, infant baptism, means of grace, sacrament, Word of God

Unbaptized Babies (4186)

In this video, Dr. Biermann addresses the unanswerable question of what happens to babies who die before baptism, focusing on what Martin Luther wrote and the reality that unbaptized babies are exposed to the Word even before baptism.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, means of grace, sacrament, unbaptized babies, Word of God

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

The Conflict Between the New Man and the Old Man (4180)

Video summary: In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the conflict between the new man and the old man that remains despite the blessings of baptism.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, Christian Life, means of grace, new man, old man, sacrament, Word of God

Infant Baptism (4178)

In this video, Dr. Biermann addresses the need for and basis of infant baptism.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, believers baptism, infant baptism, means of grace, sacrament, Word of God