Browsing by Author "Zell, Paul E."
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Ephesians 3:15 All Fatherhood? Every Family? The Whole Family?
Zell, Paul E. (2015)Professor Zell, in this exegetical brief on Ephesians 3:15, shows that the translation “the whole family” is not only grammatically permissible but it also fits the context of Paul’s letter the best as he describes the ... -
Ephesians 3:15 All Fatherhood? Every Family? The Whole Family?
Zell, Paul E. (2015)Professor Zell, in this exegetical brief on Ephesians 3:15, shows that the translation “the whole family” is not only grammatically permissible but it also fits the context of Paul’s letter the best as he describes the ... -
Exegetical Brief on Mark 7:19 "Who or what makes all foods clean?"
Zell, Paul E. (2012)Four words (καθαρίζων πάντα τὰ βρώματα) bring Mark 7:19 to a close and are the focus of this exegetical brief. A straightforward translation is “cleansing all foods,” but the challenging question is “Who or what is it that ... -
Exegetical Brief: Colossians 2:11-13 In Baptism God Works Faith and Makes Us Alive, Joining Us to Christ
Zell, Paul E. (2014)In this exegetical brief, Professor Zell shows how the Greek phrasing of the Colossians 2:11-13 equip the church to confess the Christian faith boldly and to speak correctly about baptism and faith and God’s gracious working ... -
Exegetical Brief: Ephesians 5:10 and 1 Peter 1:7—“Tested and approved”
Zell, Paul E. (2008)This brief was originally published in volume 105/1 (Winter 2008) of the Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly. Although δοκιμάζω is common word, its appearance in Ephesians 5:10 and 1 Peter 1:7 sometimes cause translators some ... -
Exegetical Brief: First Thessalonians 4:4 "That each of you should learn to acquire a wife in a way that is holy and honorable."
Zell, Paul E. (2007)A brief on Paul’s encouragement to the Thessalonians (and to us) to sanctified living in a Christian marriage. In the process, Professor Zell examines the issue of the translation of verse four which has been rendered in ... -
Exegetical Brief: Heaping Fiery Coals on Your Enemy’s Head (Romans 12:20)
Zell, Paul E. (2010)How does Paul’s encouragement to “overcome evil with good” align with “heaping coals on someone’s head”? Professor Zell examines the evidence and the different interpretations for this passage in Romans and shows how it ... -
Exegetical Brief: How has the Son of God been “made perfect”? (Hebrews 2:9-11; 5:9; 7:28)
Zell, Paul E. (2009)In his exegetical brief, Professor Zell examines the translation “made perfect” when it is applied to Jesus in the book of Hebrews. He states that the word τελειῶσαι in these passages is best understood with the idea of ... -
Exegetical Brief: Is Matthew 24:29-31 Interpreted Figuratively or Literally?
Zell, Paul E. (2009)Although figurative language abounds in Matthew, Professor Zell contends in this exegetical brief that Jesus’ words in Matthew 24:29-31 are to be taken literally, much to the joy and edification of those who are watching ... -
Exegetical Brief: Is Matthew 24:29-31 Interpreted Figuratively or Literally?
Zell, Paul E. (2009)Although figurative language abounds in Matthew, Professor Zell contends in this exegetical brief that Jesus’ words in Matthew 24:29-31 are to be taken literally, much to the joy and edification of those who are watching ... -
Exegetical Brief: Luke 15:7 - Who Are the Ninety-Nine?
Zell, Paul E. (0000)Why did Jesus finish his parable about finding the lost sheep with his words about the ninety-nine? Who are the ninety-nine? Was Jesus describing the Pharisees as he closed out the parable of the lost sheep? Was he speaking ... -
Exegetical Brief: Matthew 10:23—Which Coming of the Son of Man?
Zell, Paul E. (0000)What coming was Jesus referring to when he said, “Truly I tell you, you will not finish going through the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes”? In this exegetical brief, Professor Zell narrows the answer down to ... -
Exegetical Brief: Matthew 16:18 - "The gates of Hades will not withstand her"
Zell, Paul E. (2011)This exegetical brief conducts a quick overview of the Greek and Hebrew words for “Hades,” and considers how Christians, through Christ, are able to storm her gates. -
Exegetical Brief: Philippians 4:13 - "As to every circumstance I am strong"
Zell, Paul E. (2011)This exegetical brief conducts a quick overview of the common translation (and subsequent misunderstanding) of Philippians 4:13, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” -
Exegetical Brief: Romans 16:1,7 Phoebe, a Deacon? Junia, an Apostle?
Zell, Paul E. (2014)In this exegetical brief Professor Zell examines Romans 16 and the context of the words “deacon” and “apostle.” He concludes with these words, “Whether Phoebe actually held the office of “deacon” remains uncertain. Including ... -
Exegetical Brief: Romans 16:1,7 Phoebe, a Deacon? Junia, an Apostle?
Zell, Paul E. (2014)In this exegetical brief Professor Zell examines Romans 16 and the context of the words “deacon” and “apostle.” He concludes with these words, “Whether Phoebe actually held the office of “deacon” remains uncertain. Including ... -
A Reaction to Pastor Andrew Bauer’s Essay: “An Evaluation of Modern Evangelical Preaching”
Zell, Paul E. (Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2014-09-22)This is Paul E. Zell's reaction to Andrew P. Bauer's "An Evaluation of Modern Evangelical Preaching" for 2014 Symposium on Preaching. -
St. Martin's Evangelical Lutheran Church and Northwestern Lutheran Academy versus the State of South Dakota
Zell, Paul E. (1983)This paper follows the court case which rose to the level of the U.S. Supreme Court. The case involved the question of whether private, religious schools were exempt from paying unemployment taxes. The paper covers background ...