Browsing by Title
Now showing items 5928-5947 of 7409
-
The Proper Distinction Between Antilegomena and Homologoumena: Its History and Application
(2019)Orthodox Lutherans have varied in how they treat the antilegomena. Martin Chemnitz believed the antilegomena should not be used to establish doctrine. This was the practice in the Wisconsin Synod until not too long ago. ... -
The Proper Distinction between Huber and the Synodical Conference: An Examination of the Doctrines of Election and Justification
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)Many, if not all,Wisconsin Synod pastors are aware of those internet blogs offering their “gracious and loving” critiques of the WELS doctrine of justification. Many, if not all,Wisconsin Synod pastors are aware of a few ... -
A Proper Lutheran Response to the Pitfalls of the Social Gospel and Quietism Concerning the Roles of the Church and the Christian in Society
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)This thesis explains the pitfalls of the Social Gospel and Quietism concerning the roles of the church and the Christian in society. While it responds to these pitfalls in a Lutheran way, it answers the question: “What is ... -
Properly Dividing the Word of Truth
(1993) -
Proposition: Public Sin Demands a Public Response! A Discussion of the Proper Response to Public Sin
(1989)Scherbarth defines what public sin is, then discusses several biblical examples of public sin and the response of God’s people to such sin. He asserts that from the testimony of Scripture we can see that the loving response ... -
Proselytizing
(1979) -
Proselytizing and Stealing Sheep: Historical Lutheranism's Perspective on Evangelizing the Heterodox
(2020)Is it acceptable to evangelize those who are already Christians? Such a question has likely come into the mind of many pastors who have looked to do evangelism but noticed that many of those around them are not unchurched. ... -
Protecting Children from the Dangers of Pornography: Guidance for Twenty-First Century Parents
(2015)Despite the ever increasing availability of pornography to young people in today’s culture, little has been done to equip parents to educate their children about the dangers pornography presents. Scripture compels parents ... -
Protecting the Children: The Need for Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Churches to Enact Sexual Misconduct Policies
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)The churches of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod demonstrate care for children in many aspects of their ministry. Yet, many churches overlook important steps in protecting the children, especially from sexual abuse ...