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God’s Work in Baptism (4177)

Video summary: In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the nature of baptism as a gospel event, not a work of the law. God is the actor, not the recipient. Re-baptism is addressed as unnecessary.

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

In this video, Dr. Biermann examines the sacrament of baptism—what it is and what it does. Biermann specifically addresses the practice of immersion and whether there is a scriptural basis for requiring it.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannbaptism, Christian Life, immersion, means of grace, sacrament, 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

The Need for Atonement (4155)

In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the purpose of the Old Testament sacrificial system and explains that Jesus is the final sacrifice.

Christian Doctrine, Old Testament, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannatonement, means of grace, sacrifice

The Role of Free Will in Conversion (4139)

In a continuation of his discussion of bound choice, Dr. Biermann explains that while a person’s conversion experience is indeed a choice, it is a choice made possible solely through the work of the Holy Spirit.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, The Lutheran ConfessionsArminianism, conversion, decision theology, faith, means of grace, synergism

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.

Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb, The Lutheran Confessionsabsolution, baptism, Bucher, confession, external means, gospel, Lord's Supper, Luther, Martin Bucher, means of grace, Melanchthon, office of the keys, Philipp Melanchthon, sacrament, Smalcald Articles, Ulrich Zwingli, Wittenberg Concord, Zwingli

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 Word and Sacraments (5017)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses Luther's view that the Word of God, in written, oral, and sacramental forms must be the center of a Christian's life.

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Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb, The Lutheran Confessionsabsolution, baptism, catechism, Christian Life, confession, good works, Lord's Supper, Luther, means of grace, oral word, prayer, sacramental Word, Small Catechism, written Word

Images of Faith: Baptism (22)

This multimedia presentation addresses the topic of baptism—specifically scriptural support for infant baptism. See the downloadable Instructor’s Handbook for context, and for related exercises and lessons. The video is part of Images of Faith, a collection of supplementary confirmation materials available at no cost to the schools and congregations of the LCMS, WELS, and ELS.

Images of Faith, The Lutheran Confessions1 Peter 3:21, Acts 16:15, Acts 16:33, Acts 22:16, Acts 2:38, baptism, catechism, confirmation, faith, forgiveness, Galatians 3:27, Holy Spirit, infant baptism, John 15:5, John 3:5, Luke 1:41, Matthew 18:16, Matthew 28:19, means of grace, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 51:5, Romans 3:10, sacrament, Small Catechism

Images of Faith: The Lord’s Supper (21)

This multimedia presentation examines the history and doctrine of the Lord’s Supper, linking it back to the Passover and addressing the doctrine of real presence. See the downloadable Instructor’s Handbook for context, and for related exercises and lessons. The video is part of Images of Faith, a collection of supplementary confirmation materials available at no cost to the schools and congregations of the LCMS, WELS, and ELS.

Images of Faith, The Lutheran Confessionscatechism, Communion, confirmation, Eucharist, faith, forgiveness, Lord's Supper, means of grace, real presence, sacrament, Small Catechism