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The WELS and the CLC: Is there a Doctrinal Difference?
(2001)
Professor John Brug writes this article in response to a 2000 article by a CLC pastor concerning the differences in doctrine between the WELS and the CLC. To accomplish his goal, Brug reviews the points of agreement reached ...
Walther and Fellowship
(2012)
Brug explains in this essay, “there is [an] area of doctrine in which Walther played a key role in laying a sound foundation for confessional Lutheranism in America, that is, in the restoration of sound biblical principles ...
Why Bible-Believing Lutherans Subscribe to the Book of Concord Without Reservation
(2003)
There are several problems concerning subscription to the Lutheran Confessions that are currently issues in the Lutheran church.
1. Some refuse subscription because they do not believe the basic teachings of the Bible.
2. ...
Exegetical Brief: Was Solomon a Misogynist?
(2009)
John Brug asserts that Solomon’s statement in Ecclesiastes 7:28 does not mean that he found all women evil, but that it reflects two other truths: “the departure of the human race from what God meant it to be and Solomon’s ...
People Skills
(2005)
The best way to improve people skills is a thorough knowledge of the Bible. The one who studies the Bible will see himself correctly (saint and sinner) and will have proper motivation and models for interacting with others.
Doctrinal Brief: Part-Time Pastors
(2008)
Dr. Brug discusses part-time pastoral calls, specifically retirement calls and tent ministries. While recognizing that some congregations may have good reasons for being unable to support a full-time pastor, this should ...
Comment: Reading Luther Critically
(2014)
Professor Brug encourages readers to use Luther’s writings with a critical eye and not to place them at the level of Scripture nor at the level of the confessions. He demonstrates this wisdom by examining a Luther sermon ...
Exegetical Brief: The Betrothal Explanation of Porneia in the Exception Clause
(2008)
John Brug presents the case of porneia in the exception clause of Matthew 5:32 and 19:9, that it means any kind of sexual immorality, against those who would restrict its meaning to certain kinds of sexual misconduct.
Storytime with Professor Brug
(2015)
Professor Brug reflects on his ministry: “The stories are not intended to be about one particular minister or about ministers in general but about the holy ministry of the Word. More specifically, how do people inside the ...