Congregational Courses: Confessions 2
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17 – Why does Luther seem to emphasize Christ’s deity over his humanity?
Dr. Kolb covers Luther’s understanding of the hypostatic union.
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49 – What is the role of the Law in the life of the baptized?
Dr. Rast leads us to understand the proper use of Law and Gospel direct us to lead the lives Christ wants us to lead.
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25 – Did Luther and Melancthon always agree?
Dr. Kolb looks at some of the differences between Luther and Melanchthon and points out that they often were difference in emphasis not doctrine.
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46 – What does the Formula have to say about the righteousness of faith?
Dr. Rast explains the difference between Luther’s view of the righteousness of God and Osiander’s.
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20 – Why does Luther not seem to mention justification by faith in the catechism?
Dr. Kolb explains why the word justification is not used in the catechism but that is there between the lines.
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06 – How does the contemporary publication of Luther’s Catechism differ from Luther’s original document?
Dr. Kolb explains how the catechism has changed over the years to so the job that Luther had envisioned for it.
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18 – Why is the word LORD capitalized when written in the catechism?
Dr. Kolb explains what the word “Lord” means and why it is written in all capitals in Luther Catechism.
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19 – Is redemption a good word for what Christ does for mankind?
Dr. Kolb tries to give further explanation and other ways of explaining Christ redemption of our sins that might make Christ death and resurrection easier…
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48 – What does the Formula say regarding the distinction of Law and Gospel?
Dr. Rast explains law and Gospel and how they should be used and understood.