Smalcald Articles

An Overview of the Book of Concord (5202)

In this video, Dr. Kolb provides an overview of the contents of the Book of Concord.

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Formula of Concord: Uses of the Law (5051)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses the uses of the law along with a historical examination of the debate over how the third use, in particular, is defined and expressed.

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Lutheran Confessions: Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope (5044a)

In this video, Dr. Kolb presents an overview of Melanchthon's Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope in which he argues that the papacy has undermined the heart of the gospel with its claims of sole authority and the tyrannical exercise of its power.

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The Smalcald Articles: Sacraments (5043)

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.

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The Smalcald Articles: Five Uses of the Word (5042)

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.

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The Smalcald Articles: Sin, Law, and Repentance (5041)

In this video, Dr. Kolb presents an overview of the Smalcald Articles’ teachings on original and actual sin, the uses of the law, and repentance.

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