Congregational Courses
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18 – Does the confession of the Trinity in the creeds reflect the Gospel message?
Dr. Schulz explains how the confession of the Trinity in the creeds is reflected in the Gospel message.
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38 – How should confession and absolution be taught and emphasized in the church today?
Dr. Schulz explains why the practice of private confession was important to the Lutheran Church in the past.
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51 – Why does Melanchthon see the inability to keep the First Commandment as the key to understanding original sin?
Dr. Arand explains the effects of original sin on the human condition.
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22 – What is the structure and message of the Athanasian Creed?
Dr. Schulz explains the structure and message of the Athanasian Creed.
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43 – How did the Emperor and papal representatives respond to the Augsburg Confession when it was presented?
Dr. Arand gives the historical background for the Diet of Augsburg 1530.
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24 – What developments shaped the historical context of the Augsburg Confession?
Dr. Schulz gives a brief history that lead up to the writing of the Augsburg Confessions.
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47 – How does Melanchthon’s specialized language fit into a medieval theological framework?
Dr. Arand explains the two school of thought on grace in the 1500’s.
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12 – What are the significance and functions of the creeds in the life of the church?
Dr. Schulz gives the reasons for using creeds and their place in Christianity.
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41 – What useful things can be learned from AC XXII-XXVIII?
Dr. Schulz explains why Articles 22 – 28 of the Augsburg Confessions were written.