Congregational Courses
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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.
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15 – Will God motivate me to serve my neighbor?
Dr. Biermann explains that the Law and Gospel provide the motivation and structure for serving my neighbor.
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18 – Does a focus on ethics make us self-centered?
Dr. Biermann warns that Lutherans believe they can do whatever they want instead of being free to follow God’s law to serve others.
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13 – What value is there in teaching people about natural law?
Dr. Biermann explains the Gospel frees me to live in the left hand realm and serve my neighbor and fulfill God’s law.
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23 – What does Jesus mean when he speaks of divorce in Matthew 19?
Dr. Biermann explains that Jesus in Matthew 19 speaks of marriage and divorce he was emphasizing the importance of marriage.
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02 – Is the doctrine of the two realms the same as the American ideal of separation of church and state?
Dr. Biermann further explains that both realms are God’s and that the church should be involved in the left hand realm.
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05 – Is the two realms doctrine the same as the law and gospel distinction or the two kinds of righteousness?
Dr. Biermann explains that Law and Gospel takes place in both realms and is connected to how we connect to God and the world.
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11 – How should an LCMS pastor participate in community events when pastors in other denominations are involved?
Dr. Biermann encourages you to be careful and thoughtful when asked to do a revolving civil event and make sure you have the support of…