Browsing by Author "Balge, Richard D."

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    • An Account of WELS Campus Ministry in Madison, Wisconsin 

      Balge, Richard D. (1984)
      The history of the campus ministry in Madison is a long and interesting one. It goes from its beginnings as a joint ministry of the LCMS and WELS to the WELS starting up a ministry of its own. As one reads, the ways in ...

    • The Active and Passive Obedience of Jesus Christ 

      Balge, Richard D. (1998-06)
      In this doctrinal essay, Professor Richard Balge explores the biblical and confessional foundations of the teaching that Jesus Christ’s obedience—both active and passive—is central to the Christian doctrine of salvation. ...

    • Amen, Come Lord Jesus (Book of Revelation) 

      Balge, Richard D. (1982)
      In this essay the author takes a look at the book of Revelation and the church. Knowing the end is near, Balge asks important questions concerning the mission of the church. He asks what we should be watching for, what ...

    • An Analysis of Some of the Cults Which are Likely to Disturb Our People 

      Balge, Richard D. (1983)
      In this extensive essay on cults and the dangers they bring to believer and unbeliever alike, Balge talks about the characteristics and appeal of the cults, the gnostic Christ, the expendable Christ, the Christ among equals, ...

    • The Bible through the Ages 

      Balge, Richard D. (1974)
      In this comprehensive study, Professor Richard D. Balge traces the transmission, preservation, interpretation, and authority of the Bible from its origins to the modern era. Originally presented as a lecture series at ...

    • A Brief History of Evangelism in the Christian Church 

      Balge, Richard D. (1978)
      Although there is a wide array of evangelism series running the spectrum of American denominations, evangelism is nothing new. In this history Balge explores the different forms and methods of evangelism used over the ...

    • Christian Fellowship in Principle and Practice 

      Balge, Richard D. (1994)
      Fellowship is a topic which must be taken seriously. There are many earthly fellowship issues which may cause people to become angry with the church. Many times the causes of these frustrations stem from a lack of knowledge ...

    • Christians, Test Your Teachers! A Sermon Study on 1 John 4:1-3 

      Balge, Richard D. (0000)
      In this sermon study, Professor Richard D. Balge explores 1 John 4:1–3 in connection with Article XII of the Formula of Concord, which addresses heresies and sects that rejected the Augsburg Confession. Balge emphasizes ...

    • The Continuing Relevance of the Formula of Concord 

      Balge, Richard D. (1977)
      In this historical and theological essay, Professor Richard D. Balge examines the enduring significance of the Formula of Concord (1577) for contemporary Lutheran doctrine and practice. Delivered at a WELS conference in ...

    • Cross-Cultural and Multicultural Ministry in the New Testament 

      Balge, Richard D. (1995)
      In this pastoral conference paper, Professor Richard D. Balge explores the biblical foundations and practical implications of cross-cultural and multicultural ministry, drawing extensively from the New Testament. He ...

    • Exegesis of 2 Corinthians 9:1-7 

      Balge, Richard D. (1987)
      In this exegetical study, Professor Richard D. Balge analyzes 2 Corinthians 9:1–7, offering a detailed linguistic and theological commentary on Paul’s encouragement to the Corinthian church regarding their contribution to ...

    • An Exegesis of Romans 7 

      Balge, Richard D. (1993)
      The Law, it is something which everyone is aware of whether they realize it or not. But what is its role in the life of a Christian? Does it rule what we do? In this in-depth look at Romans 7 one will see the role the Law ...

    • Exegetical Brief: 1 Timothy 2:6 "The Testimony Given in Its Proper Time" 

      Balge, Richard D. (0000)
      Richard D. Balge’s exegetical brief on 1 Timothy 2:6 explores the phrase τὸ μαρτύριον καιροῖς ἰδίοις (“the testimony given in its proper time”), analyzing its syntactic and theological significance. Balge argues that ...

    • Exegetical Brief: Ephesians 5:21 A Transitional Verse 

      Balge, Richard D. (0000)
      Richard D. Balge’s exegetical brief on Ephesians 5:21 examines its role as a transitional verse between Spirit-filled worship (5:18–20) and household instructions (5:22–6:9). He highlights that “submit” in verse 21 is a ...

    • An Exegetical Homiletical Study of Job 19:23-27 

      Balge, Richard D. (1982)
      Have you ever had one of those weeks where nothing seemed to go right? In the book of Job one sees a man who was plagued by just about every temptation imaginable. He was riddled with loss and inflicted with bodily pain. ...

    • An Exegetical Study of Galatians 3:28 "There is No Male and Female...in Christ Jesus." 

      Balge, Richard D. (1981)
      This verse is often used to say there is no distinction between the roles of men and women. Is the verse actually saying this though? In his study of the verse, Balge looks at the context surrounding it, both narrow and ...

    • The Federation of 1892 

      Balge, Richard D. (1992)
      Richard D. Balge’s historical essay commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1892 Federation of the Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan Synods. The federation preserved each synod’s autonomy while enabling cooperation in ...

    • Gift, Service, and Function in the New Testament Church: A Study of 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12 

      Balge, Richard D. (0000)
      Richard D. Balge’s essay explores spiritual gifts, service, and function in the New Testament church through detailed exegesis of 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12. He emphasizes that spiritual gifts are graciously distributed ...

    • God's Timeless Word for Today's Ministry 

      Balge, Richard D. (1994-06-13)
      Richard D. Balge’s essay, God’s Timeless Word for Today’s Ministry, presented in 1994, explores how the New Testament’s mandate, motivation, message, and methods remain relevant for contemporary gospel ministry. Balge ...

    • The Gospel Ministry: A Triumphal Procession in Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14-17) 

      Balge, Richard D. (1993)
      Richard D. Balge’s essay, The Gospel Ministry: A Triumphal Procession in Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14–17), addresses the “success syndrome” in pastoral ministry, contrasting worldly metrics with the biblical view of gospel ...