Search
Now showing items 821-830 of 1476
Exegetical Brief: Romans 16:1,7 Phoebe, a Deacon? Junia, an Apostle?
(2014)
In this exegetical brief Professor Zell examines Romans 16 and the context of the words “deacon” and “apostle.” He concludes with these words, “Whether Phoebe actually held the office of “deacon” remains uncertain. Including ...
Don't be afraid! Cheer up! It's the cross!
(2010)
If Professor Deutschlander had written two more chapters for his book, The Theology of the Cross, these would be those chapters. Deutschlander shows us the pains and struggles that come from being a disciple of Christ, but ...
Ephesians 3:15 All Fatherhood? Every Family? The Whole Family?
(2015)
Professor Zell, in this exegetical brief on Ephesians 3:15, shows that the translation “the whole family” is not only grammatically permissible but it also fits the context of Paul’s letter the best as he describes the ...
Reclaiming Our Christ-Centered Lutheran Devotional Heritage
(2012-11)
Professor Gurgel has prepared these four essays for his continuing education classes on a called worker's devotional life. The essays include Part 1: Drawing Our Devotional Life from the Gospel, Part 2: Growing in the Gift ...
The Adiaphoristic Controversy
(2009)
Pastor Donald Pieper, in his paper for the 2007 Arizona-California District, reviews the history of the context behind Article X of the Formula of Concord covering the Augsburg and Leipzig Interims thoroughly. He then ...
Lutheran Mission Work Among Haitian Vodousants
(2011)
The following research article is divided into two parts. First, a brief synopsis of Vodou (Voodoo) as practiced in Haiti is provided. This is followed by an anthropological analysis of the religion and practical applications ...
The Majoristic Controversy (1551-1562): As Addressed by Article IV of the Formula of Concord (Of Good Works)
(2002)
Pastor David Kipfmiller, in his essay for the 2002 Southeast Michigan Pastoral Conference, gives a detailed overview of the Majoristic controversy leading up to the writing of the Formula of Concord (especially article IV ...