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The Current Synodical Crisis and the Seminary's Role of Preparing Pastors, Parts One and Two
(2007)
Professor Gurgel, on behalf of the faculty of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, presents an answer to two questions: How does the current synodical crisis highlight for us the spiritual issues we must address if we are faithfully ...
Honest Preaching: Faithfully Proclaiming the Law for the Sake of the Gospel
(2007)
Professor Gurgel makes a strong point for preaching honestly: that is, preaching the Law in undiluted fashion, so it may do its work of convicting sinners of their sin. The heart slain by the Law is aware of its need for ...
"After Much Prayerful Consideration..." The Interrelation of Sanctified Reason and God's Will in Deliberating a Divine Call
(2008)
Professor Gurgel asserts that in deliberating over a choice between two valid and legitimate divine calls, that is, between “good” and “good,” we should make use of God’s gift of reason, the advice of our brothers and ...
The Western Rite: Its Development and Rich History and Its Relevance for Our Worship Life Today
(2008)
Daniel Deutschlander offers in this presentation on the Western Rite that worship begins with a proper attitude on the part of the parishioners and their pastor–the focus must always be on Christ and the Means of Grace. ...
Teaching Like Jesus
(2005)
Pastor Patterson encourages his readers to model their teaching methods after Jesus’: first and foremost, focused on leading others to salvation, with the law that kills and the gospel that comforts; powerful concepts ...
Exegetical Brief: Is Matthew 24:29-31 Interpreted Figuratively or Literally?
(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 ...