Reformation

Justification (6205)

In this video, Dr. Rast contrasts the Lutheran view of forensic justification outlined in the Augsburg Confession with the Roman Catholic view outlined at the Council of Trent and the Eastern Orthodox concept of theosis.

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The Relationship Between Pope and Emperor (6203)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the struggle for power between the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor that ultimately resulted in the Council of Trent, as well as the decisions that came out of Trent regarding the authority of Scripture and who ultimately held the right to interpret it.

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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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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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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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Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony

In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a brief biography of Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony, a powerful political ruler in Germany who protected Luther during the period of the Diet of Worms.

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John Frederick, Elector of Saxony

In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a brief biography of John Frederick, Elector of Saxony, a close personal friend of Martin Luther and a key political figure in the Reformation.

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