Dr. Carl Trueman, whose new book The Creedal Imperative will be published this month, recently delivered three lectures on Martin Luther at Southern Seminary (September 11-12, 2012). Here they are:

Lecture 1: Theological and Biographical Foundations. Trueman looks at Luther’s life and how it shaped his theology, particularly his understanding of the cross.

Theological and Biographical Foundations from Southern Seminary on Vimeo.

Lecture 2: The Word in Action. Trueman starts by reflecting on the late medieval philosophies of language which dovetailed with Luther’s understanding of the Bible’s own teaching. This then provides the context for understanding why preaching was so central to Luther’s pastoral practice and also why he held such a high view of the sacraments.

The Word in Action from Southern Seminary on Vimeo.

Lecture 3: The Tools of the Trade. Trueman shows how Luther’s theology actually worked out in practice in terms of his liturgical and catechetical compositions. He also reflects on how some debates within the Lutheran leadership help to shed light on his understanding of the role of confession and repentance in the Christian life.

The Tools of the Trade from Southern Seminary on Vimeo.

HT: Justin Taylor