Congregational Courses
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45 – Is there a theological framework which can help make sense of the Apology?
Dr. Arnad explains the purpose and what can be learned from the Apology to the Augsburg Confessions.
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16 – What theological dilemma was addressed with the phrase being of one substance?
Dr. Schulz explains how Arianism was being addressed by the phrase "begotten not made".
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31 – How important are the rejections in the Augsburg Confession?
Dr. Schulz explains why the heresies from the Augsburg Confessions are not outdated and still exist.
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57 – Why were the Smalcald Articles needed?
Dr. reviews the history that lead up to the writing of the Smalcald Articles and why they were written.
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44 – What is the usefulness of the Apology for those living in a country which separates church and state?
Dr. Arand gives the historical background for the Apology for the Augsburg Confession and how the understandings of the Apology could affect our own church…
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63 – Does Luther imply that a believer loses the Holy Spirit every time they sin?
Dr. Arand explains the struggle between the old Adam and the new Adam and how the struggle indicates the existence of faith.
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62 – How is enthusiasm the basis of all heresy for Luther?
Dr. Arand explains what Luther meant by the word translated as enthusiasm in the Smalcald Articles.
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04 – What makes a creed or a confession different from other theological writings?
Dr. Arand explains the role of creeds and confessions within the Christian Church.