Browsing by Author "Geiger, Stephen H."

[A] Reaction to Mark Paustian’s Essay: I Am Convinced

Geiger, Stephen H. (Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-09-20)

This is Stephen H. Geiger's reaction to Mark A. Paustian's "I Am Convinced: A Devotional Appropriation of Romans 8 to the Life of the Pastor" for 2021 Symposium on Pastoral Wellness.

[A] Reaction to Paul Prange’s Essay Luther Taught the Children— And So Do We

Geiger, Stephen H. (Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2015-09-22)

This is Stephen H. Geiger's reaction to Paul T. Prange's "Luther Taught the Children—and So Do We" for 2015 Symposium on the Pastor as Teacher.

[A] Reaction to President Mark Zarling’s Essay "Christian Education: A Matter of Life or Death"

Geiger, Stephen H. (Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2011-09-19)

This is Stephen H. Geiger's reaction to Mark G. Zarling "Christian Education: A Matter of Life or Death — What the Mission of the Church Teaches Us about Lutheran Schools" for 2011 Symposium on Lutheran Schools.

EF 2587 Alchesay Arthur Guenther

Geiger, Stephen H. (1995)

Exegetical Brief: Colossians 2:14 What Was Nailed to the Cross?

Geiger, Stephen H. (2013)

“In Colossians 2, Paul addresses an issue prominent in Scripture and surely prominent in the human heart universally, the inclination to view obedience to God’s law as meritorious and even salvific. In the process of ...

Exegetical Brief: Colossians 3:16- Teaching and Admonishing with Music

Geiger, Stephen H. (2012)

Exegetical Brief: Distinction In Terms—The Slave Trade In Imperial Rome

Geiger, Stephen H. (2009)

After reviewing the New Testament references to slavery, Professor Geiger examines the use of the word ἀνδραποδισταῖς which is commonly translated as “slave dealer.” Through use of contemporary sources such as Philo, he ...

Exegetical Brief: Hebrews 10:14 'Tous Hagiazomenous' Justification or Sanctification?

Geiger, Stephen H. (2006)

Prof. Geiger examines the Greek of Hebrews 10:12 and whether it applies to our Justification or our Sanctification.

Exegetical Brief: Two Bad Words: Ρακά and Μωρέ in Matthew 5:22

Geiger, Stephen H. (2015)

What role do the two bad words, Raca and Fool, play in the lesson Jesus is teaching in Matthew 5:22? Is Raca a worse bad word than Fool, so that Jesus is ultimately emphasizing that even the smallest outbreak of anger—calling ...

Exegetical Brief: ἐπέχοντες in Philippians 2:14-16: What Makes Stars Shine?

Geiger, Stephen H. (2014)

Does the verb ἐπέχω in Philippians 2:16 mean “hold onto the word of life” or “hold forth the word of life”? Is the verse primarily about evangelism or holding onto to the life-giving word? Professor Geiger closely examines ...

Philippians 2:12-13: Work Out Your Own Salvation with Fear and Trembling

Geiger, Stephen H. (2010)

The phrase, “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,” often can confuse the believer who has known all their life that we are saved “by grace and not by works.” Professor Geiger clarifies the verse by showing ...

Present Yourself for Death…and Breath

Geiger, Stephen H. (2008)

Professor Stephen Geiger preached this sermon on Revelation 11:1-13 on Call Day 2008 at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and was published in volume 105/4 (Fall 2008) of the Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly.

Richard Charles Henry Lenski: The Exegetical Task

Geiger, Stephen H. (2006)

Prof. Geiger gives a brief overview of the life and work of R.C.H. Lenski, with particular emphasis on his exegetical work.