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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

Grace (4172)

In this video, Dr. Biermann defines the term grace and discusses its two components: God’s choice alone, apart from the human being; and a gift which empowers the Christian life. Biermann contrasts this second component with the Roman Catholic view of grace.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannChristian Life, favor Dei proctor Christum, grace, Roman Catholic Church, sanctification

Polity in Catholicism and Orthodoxy (6212)

In this video, Dr. Rast examines the governing structures of the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, both before and after their split in 1054.

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Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., Varieties of Belief1054, Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Episcopal polity, ex cathedra, Orthodox Church, patriarchates, polity, Pope, Roman Catholic Church

Justification (6205)

In this video, Dr. Rast contrasts the Lutheran view of forensic justification outlined in the Augsburg Confession with the Roman Catholic view outlined at the Council of Trent and the Eastern Orthodox concept of theosis.

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Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., The Lutheran Confessions, Varieties of BeliefAugsburg Confession, Catholic Church, Council of Trent, divine spark, Eastern Orthodox Church, forensic justification, justification, mortal sin, Orthodox Church, penance, prevenient grace, purgatory, Reformation, Roman Catholic Church, sanctification, Semi-Pelagianism, theosis, works righteousness

The Relationship Between Pope and Emperor (6203)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the struggle for power between the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor that ultimately resulted in the Council of Trent, as well as the decisions that came out of Trent regarding the authority of Scripture and who ultimately held the right to interpret it.

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Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., The Lutheran Confessions, Varieties of BeliefCatholic Church, church authority, church tradition, council, Council of Trent, diet, Holy Roman Emperor, Pope, Reformation, Roman Catholic Church, Scriptural authority

The Council of Trent (6056)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the Council of Trent, where the Roman Catholic Church formally addressed Martin Luther's assertions of error within Catholic doctrine and practice.

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Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., The Lutheran Confessions, Varieties of BeliefAugustinian Synthesis, Chemnitz, council, Council of Trent, Ephesians 2:8-9, forensic justification, formal principle, justification, Luther, magisterium, Martin Chemnitz, Martin Luther, papal statements, prevenient grace, Reformation, Roman Catholic Church, Romans 3:28, tradition, works righteousness