Browsing by Author "Bartling, Mark F."

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    • The Future of Confessional Lutheranism in the USA 

      Bartling, Mark F. (1971)
      Rev. M. F. Bartling’s essay, presented in 1971, examines the future of confessional Lutheranism in the United States amid theological decline and doctrinal compromise. He outlines historical threats to Lutheran orthodoxy ...

    • Gambling: Is It Always Wrong??? 

      Bartling, Mark F. (1995)
      In this seminar paper, Rev. Mark F. Bartling explores the ethical and theological dimensions of gambling from a Lutheran perspective. Prompted by local debates over casino gambling and stewardship concerns, Bartling examines ...

    • Luther and James: Did Luther Use the Historical Critical Method? 

      Bartling, Mark F. (1983)
      Mark F. Bartling’s paper, presented during the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s birth, examines Luther’s view of Scripture, particularly his controversial remarks about the Book of James. Bartling argues that Luther’s ...

    • Martin Luther and Catechetical Instruction at Wittenberg 

      Bartling, Mark F. (1979)
      Mark F. Bartling’s paper explores Martin Luther’s restoration of catechetical instruction during the Reformation, emphasizing the historical context, theological significance, and practical application of Luther’s Small ...

    • Martin Luther and the Evangelical Church Service 

      Bartling, Mark F. (1983)
      Mark F. Bartling’s paper explores Martin Luther’s contributions to evangelical worship, emphasizing the centrality of Word and Sacrament. Bartling outlines Luther’s liturgical reforms, including the Formula Missae (1523) ...

    • The Means of Grace in the Life of our Evangelical Lutheran Congregations 

      Bartling, Mark F. (1993)
      This essay by Mark F. Bartling critiques contemporary trends in American Lutheranism, particularly the influence of the Church Growth Movement, Evangelicalism, and liturgical innovation. Bartling argues that these shifts ...

    • Private Confession and Sacred Absolution 

      Bartling, Mark F. (1997)
      Mark F. Bartling advocates for the restoration of private confession and absolution as central to Lutheran pastoral care. He critiques the shift toward therapeutic and programmatic ministry, arguing that true spiritual ...

    • A Study of Article V of the Unaltered Augsburg Confession, 1530 

      Bartling, Mark F. (0000)
      This comprehensive essay by Mark F. Bartling explores the theology and historical development of Article V of the Augsburg Confession, which addresses the Office of the Ministry. Bartling affirms that the preaching ...