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Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus (Outside the Church, No Salvation)
(2007)
Curtis Jahn examines the Roman Catholic trend towards inclusivism and even pluralism in the post-Vatican II era, with the support of John Paul II. He adds that Benedict XVI (who opposed these leanings during John Paul II’s ...
Martin Luther's Theology of Justification. A Response to the New Finnish Interpretation of Luther
(2018)
In his writings, Martin Luther strove to present justification as the glorious gift that it is: God’s free forgiveness given on the basis of Jesus’ sacrifice for sinners. The Lutheran Confessions rightly maintain this ...
Help My Unbelief: Where to Turn When the Human Experience Does Not Match the Divine Truth
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
At the heart of biblical and Lutheran doctrine, we see justification by faith. Through the work of his son, God has taken away the sins of the world (John 1:29 NIV). Through faith, the benefits of that work are received ...
The Proper Distinction between Huber and the Synodical Conference: An Examination of the Doctrines of Election and Justification
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)
Many, if not all,Wisconsin Synod pastors are aware of those internet blogs offering their “gracious and loving” critiques of the WELS doctrine of justification. Many, if not all,Wisconsin Synod pastors are aware of a few ...
Core Like a Rock: Luther's Theological Center
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2017-10-02)
This essay reviews the central core of Luther’s confession of divine revelation. It is a review that includes both exegesis and systematic theology. The study lays the foundation for the central teaching of Scripture, the ...
The Target of Paul's Polemic: A Dialogue with the New Perspective
(2012)
What attitude was Paul opposing when he said that “a man is justified by faith apart from works
of the law” (Romans 3:28)? The traditional view has been that Paul was opposing works righteousness,
the idea that says, “I ...
[A] Reaction to “Core Like a Rock: Luther’s Theological Center” by Professor Cherney
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2017-10-02)
This is Nathaniel J. Biebert's reaction to Kenneth A. Cherney Jr.'s "Core Like a Rock: Luther's Theological Center" for 2017 Symposium on Reformation 500 (Martin Luther).
The Hermeneutics of the New Perspective on Paul
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2016-09-20)
For the past three decades, New Testament scholars from virtually every denomination (both conservative and liberal) have championed or been influenced by the so-called New Perspective on Paul. This movement has brought ...
The Hermeneutics of the New Perspective on Paul: A Reaction
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2016-09-20)
This is Paul O. Wendland's reaction to Daniel W. Waldschmidt's "The Hermeneutics of the New Perspective on Paul " for 2016 Symposium on Hermeneutics.