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Original Sin (4133)

In this video, Dr. Biermann examines the different aspects and consequences of original and actual sin.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermannactual sin, Adam and Eve, infant baptism, inherited corruption, inherited guilt, inherited sin, original sin, sins of commission, sins of ommission

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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From Augustine to Aquinas (6052)

In this video, Dr. Rast traces the way in which the church sought to reconcile the teachings of Augustine and Cassian, known as the Augustinian Synthesis, all the way to Thomas Aquinas and the Reformation. Part two of two.

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The Augustinian Synthesis (6051)

In this video, Dr. Rast traces the way in which the church sought to reconcile the teachings of Augustine and Cassian, known as the Augustinian Synthesis, all the way to Thomas Aquinas and the Reformation. Part one of two.

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Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., The Lutheran Confessions, Varieties of BeliefAquinas, Augustine, Augustinian Synthesis, Cassian, divine spark, Ephesians 2:8-9, good works, human will, John Cassian, Luther, Martin Luther, original sin, prevenient grace, Reformation, St Augustine, synergism, Thomas Aquinas, via antiqua, works righteousness

Semi-Pelagianism (6050)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses John Cassian's attempt to bridge the positions of Augustine and Pelagius by arguing that humans retain the ability to do good—but only with the assistance of God.

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Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., Varieties of BeliefAugustine, Cassian, divine spark, good works, heresy, human will, John Cassian, Luther, Martin Luther, original sin, Pelagianism, Pelagius, quod in se est, Semi-Pelagianism, St Augustine, synergism, via moderna

Augustine of Hippo (6048)

In this video, Dr. Rast examines the life and work of Augustine of Hippo, one of the most important figures in all of church history.

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Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., Varieties of BeliefAmbrose, Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, City of God, early church father, election, grace, human will, infused grace, original sin, predestination, St Ambrose, St Augustine

Pelagius (6047)

In this video, Dr. Rast examines early church heretic Pelagius' false teaching that original sin doesn't exist and that human beings can choose to do good works.

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Satan, Hell, and Doubt (5204)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses the nature of Satan, hell, and doubt in our lives and their effect on our relationship with God.

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The Smalcald Articles: Sin, Law, and Repentance (5041)

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.

Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb, The Lutheran Confessionsactual sin, law, Luther, original sin, repentance, Semi-Pelagianism, sin, Smalcald Articles, uses of the law

The Nature of the First Sin (1016)

This video explores the nature of sin, including original sin. This is a multimedia presentation with voice-over.

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