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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 ...
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.