sanctification

The Work of Law and Gospel (4231)

In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses the functions of law and gospel.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, The Lutheran Confessionscurb, guide, law and gospel, mirror, sanctification, uses of the law

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

Good Works (4169)

In this video, Dr. Biermann explains the point of good works and who they are intended to benefit.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannChristian Life, good works, sanctification

Sanctification in Our Lives (4168)

In this video, Dr. Biermann explains sanctification as learning to bend our life into God’s reality, to fit our story into God’s story.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannChristian Life, holiness, sanctification

Sanctification (4167)

In this video, Dr. Biermann discusses sanctification, contrasting it with justification.

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Joel BiermannArticle VI, Augsburg Confession, Christian Life, holiness, Luther, Martin Luther, new obedience, On the Freedom of a Christian, sanctification

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.

Gemstones Membership Required

You must be a Gemstones member to access this content.

Already a member? Log in here

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

Augustine’s Influence Among Arminians (6054)

In this video, Dr. Rast explores the influence of Augustine and Cassian on Arminian doctrine and teaching.

Gemstones Membership Required

You must be a Gemstones member to access this content.

Already a member? Log in here

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., The Lutheran Confessions, Varieties of BeliefArminianism, Augustine, Cassian, election, free will, good works, infused grace, John Cassian, sanctification, St Augustine, works righteousness

Sanctification as Response (6016)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the life of faith that inevitably follows God's justifying work.

Gemstones Membership Required

You must be a Gemstones member to access this content.

Already a member? Log in here

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., Varieties of Beliefethics, justification, law and gospel, legalism, Matthew 25, monergism, monergistic, sanctification, vocation

Justification (6015)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses justification, the central message of Scripture, and the sanctified life that follows.

Gemstones Membership Required

You must be a Gemstones member to access this content.

Already a member? Log in here

Christian Doctrine, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., Varieties of Beliefforensic justification, impute, imputed righteousness, justification, sanctification

Traffic Signals in Scripture (2070)

What does the Bible mean when it says that "everything is permissible, but not all is beneficial"? In this video, Rev. Dr. Michael Middendorf examines the question.

Gemstones Membership Required

You must be a Gemstones member to access this content.

Already a member? Log in here

New Testament, Rev. Dr. Michael Middendorf1 Corinthians 6:9-12, adiaphora, alcohol, Christian Life, Christian living, drinking alcohol, freedom in Christ, justification, Paul, sanctification