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Unity Among Us? Three Theses on Church Unity: A Hermann Sasse-Inspired Perspective
(2024)In this paper, I intend to posit three theses on the pursuit of inter-church unity, commonly known as ecumenism. Drawing extensively on letters and essays by Hermann Sasse, I seek to distill several ideas from what he ... -
Universal and Objective Justification with Special Emphasis on a Recent Controversy
(1983)In this essay, Pastor David Beckman explores the biblical and theological foundations of universal and objective justification, prompted by a doctrinal controversy in Kokomo, Indiana. He defines justification as God’s ... -
Universal Justification
(1984)In this 1984 convention essay, Dr. Siegbert W. Becker defends the doctrine of universal justification—the teaching that God, through Christ’s atonement and resurrection, has forgiven the sins of all people. Becker distinguishes ... -
The Unknown God Made Known: Reflections on Ministering to the Biblically Illiterate from Paul's Ministry in Athens
(2013)The purpose of this paper is to make pastors and their congregations aware of the problem of biblical illiteracy and what they can do in order to better reach out to such people. It will begin with a review of why evangelism ... -
Unleashing Our Calling: Today's Christians Find Fulfillment in Their Vocations
(2006)Prof. Paustian provides this direction to his essay on the doctrine of vocation in the Christian’s life: “First, we’ll view the doctrine of vocation in light of the current scene. Much has changed since the Reformation and ... -
The Unloosing of Satan: an Essay on the Occult
(1981)In this 1981 essay, Dr. Siegbert W. Becker examines the rise of occult practices as evidence of Satan’s “little season” foretold in Revelation 20. He distinguishes between “occult” (hidden supernatural phenomena) and “cult” ... -
Upon the Lips of Another Christian: Private Confession and Absolution as Described by Lutheran Pastors Today
(2020)Confessional Lutherans know from Luther’s Small Catechism that private confession and absolution is good and scriptural, but is it feasible to implement into twenty-first century gospel ministry? We know our great ... -
The Use and Non-use of Life Support Systems and/or Treatment Termination-When? Ever? Under What Circumstances?
(1982)Rev. Robert D. Bushaw’s 1982 pastoral essay explores the ethical and theological complexities surrounding life support systems and treatment termination. Drawing from Scripture, medical ethics, and personal pastoral ... -
Use of Davidic Psalms Is an Effective Way to Counsel Military Personnel with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(2015)Counseling is part of a pastor’s call. He is to rightly divide law and gospel to nurture and sustain God’s people in the one true faith. Not all counseling is the same. Sometimes trauma is involved and affects people in ... -
The Use of Facebook in Congregational Evangelism: A Practical Plan
(2014)Facebook is used every single day by hundreds of millions worldwide. As soon as they logon, people are viewing dozens of photos, videos, and status updates that their friends are passing around. Imagine if congregation ...