Congregational Courses: Dogmatics 4
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16 – What does the two realms have to say regarding war?
Dr. Biermann explains that war is the responsibility of the left hand realm and Christians do have a Left Hand duty to serve and support…
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06 – What is the goal of the left-hand realm?
Dr. Biermann explains what the role of the church (right hand) is in regards to the government (left hand).
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09 – Is it ever appropriate for a pastor to enter into the left-hand realm of service?
Dr. Biermann points out how it is difficult for a pastor to serve in the Left Hand Realm and uses the Military Chaplin as an…
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10 – How should an LCMS pastor address participation in community prayer?
Dr. Biermann explains that when asked to speak at a civil event that is left hand work and if it is an ecumenical event it…
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01 – What is the proper relationship between the church and the government?
Dr. Biermann explains the difference between the right hand realm of and the left hand realm.
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04 – Is the mixing of the two realms related to American Calvinism?
Dr. Biermann explains that trying to create a "Christian" government is not what we should strive for.
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12 – Is the law of the left-hand kingdom the same as natural law?
Dr. Biermann defines natural law as the will of God for creation so it has always been there even when man chooses to ignore it.
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07 – How does the two realms distinction help balance proclamation and service in the church?
Dr. Biermann explains how to balance the left hand needs of your community with our responsibility to proclaim the Gospel.
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25 – Is a Lutheran school in the right or left-hand realm?
Dr. Biermann explains Lutheran schools are the work of the left hand realm in the role of their educating and disciplining the students.