Congregational Courses
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44 – Do the items confessed in the Third Article relate to the church?
Dr. Schulz relates that the Third Article of the Creed is connected by the Holy spirit and his work in the church.
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41 – How important are the passages including the word ecclesia for our idea of the church?
Dr. Schulz explains that we understand the meaning of church from the New Testament.
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45 – What is meant by calling the church a vending machine?
Dr. Schulz explains the American perspective of church as a vending machine.
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65 – How do individual congregations relate to the Synod (in German)?
Dr. Schulz explains how individual congregations relate to the Synod (in German).
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50 – How does one understand the LCMS in light of the One Church?
Dr. Schulz explains how to understand the LCMS in light of the One Church.
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67 – When a pastor speaks, whose voice is speaking?
Dr. Schulz explains what a pastor has to be aware he is speaking and who he represents.
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26 – Does a disregard for the third use of the law play into these issues?
Dr. Biermann explains that Gospel reductionism is a real concern that we need to be aware of and try to avoid.
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36 – How can one apply these principles in concrete situations?
Dr. Biermann comments on a concrete example of confusing left hand and right hand realms in the church.
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51 – Do sinners and hypocrites exist in the church as well?
Dr. Schulz explains that sinners and hypocrites exist in the church as well.