Luther

Perspectives on Free Will (6207)

In this video, Dr. Rast contrasts different perspectives on free will: Pelagianism, Augustine's bound will, Cassian's Semi-Pelagianism, and Thomas Aquinas's synergism; and how Luther responded with the doctrine of bound choice.

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The Council of Trent (6056)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the Council of Trent, where the Roman Catholic Church formally addressed Martin Luther's assertions of error within Catholic doctrine and practice.

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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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Martin Luther Moves Beyond Augustine (6053)

In this video, Dr. Rast details Martin Luther's examination of Augustine's teachings in light of Scripture, highlighting areas of agreement and disagreement.

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From Augustine to Aquinas (6052)

In this video, Dr. Rast traces the way in which the church sought to reconcile the teachings of Augustine and Cassian, known as the Augustinian Synthesis, all the way to Thomas Aquinas and the Reformation. Part two of two.

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The Augustinian Synthesis (6051)

In this video, Dr. Rast traces the way in which the church sought to reconcile the teachings of Augustine and Cassian, known as the Augustinian Synthesis, all the way to Thomas Aquinas and the Reformation. Part one of two.

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Semi-Pelagianism (6050)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses John Cassian's attempt to bridge the positions of Augustine and Pelagius by arguing that humans retain the ability to do good—but only with the assistance of God.

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Pelagius (6047)

In this video, Dr. Rast examines early church heretic Pelagius' false teaching that original sin doesn't exist and that human beings can choose to do good works.

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