Showing posts with label Means of Grace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Means of Grace. Show all posts

Monday, August 25, 2014

Luther's Small Catechism, Part 8: Baptism



Catechism Series, Part 8

AbrahamsonIn this part of our Catechism Series with Pr. Joe Abrahamson, we discuss the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. According to the Bible, what is Baptism and what does it actually deliver? Why do some Christians actually make Baptism a work of us humans rather than God’s work of saving us? What is the role of faith in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism?

Monday, August 18, 2014

Luther's Small Catechism, Part 7: The Means of Grace, the Sacraments


Catechism Series, Part 7

AbrahamsonIn this installment of our Catechism Series with Pr. Joe Abrahamson, we discuss how God wants us to receive His grace, mercy, and forgiveness in the Sacraments. What are Sacraments? What do they actually give to us? Pr. Abrahamson outlines the differences between the Lutheran view of the Sacraments on the one hand, and the Roman Catholic and  Reformed views on the other hand. The last two might more alike that you think!