How does one distinguish between Law and Gospel? Why is it important? In this video, Rev. Dr. Michael Middendorf examines these questions.
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In this video, Dr. Mark Meehl discusses the many challenges and considerations when interpreting scripture, including the presuppositions brought to the process, and the need to understand the differences in language, culture, and customs of the time.
How do Lutherans interpret scripture? How do others? In this video, Rev. Dr. Michael Middendorf examines different approaches to hermeneutics, the rules by which the Bible is understood.
Do law and gospel exist in both the Old and New Testaments? In this video, Dr. Mark Meehl examines the question.
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In this video, Dr. Kolb examines the promises of the gospel juxtaposed against the threats of the law. Is there a contradiction? Why are some saved and not others?
In this video, Dr. Kolb examines two paradoxical truths—that God is responsible for all things yet, at the same time, he holds individuals responsible for the duties within their different orders of life.
In this short video, Dr. Kolb discusses the broad and narrow understandings of the terms “law” and “gospel” and emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of peoples’ questions on this subject.
In this video, Dr. Kolb presents an overview of the Smalcald Articles’ teachings on the sacraments, baptism, Lord’s Supper, and confession, contrasting Luther’s views with Roman Catholic and reformed views.
Shot on location in Smalcalden, Germany, Dr. Kolb presents an overview of the Smalcald Articles’ teachings on the five uses of the Word in written, oral, and sacramental forms, as well as his view of the role of the Bible, in and of itself, in communicating the Word to others.
This video explores the presence and role of law in both testaments of Scripture, concluding with an emphasis on the gospel. This is a multimedia presentation with voice-over.
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