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Augustine’s Influence in the Reformed Tradition (6055)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses Augustine's influence on John Calvin: How Calvin viewed Augustinian teachings through the lens of Luther; and how Calvin's overemphasis on the doctrine of election led him away from Scripture toward the idea of limited atonement.

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Introduction to John Calvin (6007)

In this video, Dr. Rast introduces us to French reformer John Calvin and his teachings, which continue to influence the Reformed tradition to this day.

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Formula of Concord: Free Will (5048)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses the role of God vs the role of humans when it comes to repentance and the performance of good works; and how this debate led to the clear rejection of synergism in the Formula of Concord.

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Images of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed—Third Article (13)

This video is a multimedia presentation on the third article of the Apostles’ Creed. It emphasizes that God chooses believers, not the other way around, and that He then uses them as His instruments to do good works. See the downloadable Instructor’s Handbook for context, and for related exercises and lessons. The video is part of Images of Faith, a collection of supplementary confirmation materials available at no cost to the schools and congregations of the LCMS, WELS, and ELS.

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