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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 ... -
The Use of Law and Gospel in Motivation for Christian Living
(1974)In this 1974 essay, Dr. Siegbert W. Becker explores how Lutheran educators can rightly apply Law and Gospel to motivate Christian living. He emphasizes the critical distinction between Law, which reveals sin and God’s ... -
The Use of the Liturgical Arts in Corporate Worship
(0000)The purpose of this article is to offer a justification for the cost of the liturgical arts which are used in the corporate worship of our churches. The definition of “liturgical arts” in this article may be wider than ...