Browsing by Subject "Sacraments"
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The Appropriateness and Value of Customs Associated with the Sacraments and Church Rites
(1964)Presented at the 1964 Michigan District Convention, Edward Zell’s essay examines the theological and practical value of key customs associated with baptism, confirmation, and communion in Lutheran worship. Zell emphasizes ... -
Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion
(1971)When is the best time to begin confirmation instruction with the youth, or what are some factors that affect the timing of first communion? These questions and more are answered by Albrecht. He arrives at his position by ... -
Christ's Love: The Efficacy and Power of the Means of Grace
(2009)In this convention essay, Prof. John M. Brenner explores the central role of the means of grace—God’s Word and sacraments—in the life and mission of the Church. He affirms that salvation is entirely God’s work, accomplished ... -
Concerning Cases of Conscience Regarding the Use of the Sacraments and, in Specific, Baptism
(2003)This article concerning casuistry and baptism was originally written in Latin by Friedrich Balduin. Pages 390-408, Chapter XI Translated by Wade R. Johnston for Senior Dogmatics, 2003. -
Ego Te Baptizo: The Church's Liturgy as Instrument of the Baptizing God
(2002)The key component to the rite of holy baptism is the sacrament itself: the washing with water combined with the word, which offers the forgiveness of sins. Throughout the centuries after Christ, other aspects surrounding ... -
The Eternal Word: A Lutheran Confession for the Twenty-First Century, Article III. The Holy Spirit
(2005)A compilation of seven essays that were presented to the third triennial convention of the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference, held at Winter Haven, Florida, April 20-22, 1999. The theme of that convention was ... -
Meeting Together in the 21st Century: Exploring the Possibility of a Virtual Confessional Lutheran Congregation
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)This paper explores the possibility and feasibility of a confessional Lutheran congregation existing virtually. This paper addresses three main issues surrounding a virtual congregation. These three areas are worship, ... -
The Moment of the Sacramental Union and the Real Presence of Christ's Body and Blood in the Lord's Supper
(1990)This theological response by the WELS Commission on Inter-Church Relations addresses the timing of the sacramental union in the Lord’s Supper, particularly in reaction to the ELS’s “Six-Point Explanation of Thesis Nine.” ... -
"Pastor, Am I Baptized?"
(2001)How should we deal with people who have been baptized in non-traditional ways? Not only does Professor Gurgel tackle this question, but he also dives deep into the doctrine of baptism and the word to understand the underlying ... -
The Sacraments of the ELCA: Are They Valid?
(1998)John F. Brug’s essay critically examines the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s (ELCA) doctrine and practice regarding the sacraments, especially in light of its ecumenical agreements with Reformed churches. Brug ... -
The Sacraments: Who Exactly Has Them - and What Exactly Do They Have?
(1999)This essay examines the validity of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper in non-Lutheran churches, particularly among Reformed traditions. Bivens outlines the Lutheran understanding of Sacraments as divinely instituted rites ...