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Exegetical Brief: Ephesians 5:10 and 1 Peter 1:7—“Tested and approved”
(2008)
This brief was originally published in volume 105/1 (Winter 2008) of the Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly. Although δοκιμάζω is common word, its appearance in Ephesians 5:10 and 1 Peter 1:7 sometimes cause translators some ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Exegetical Brief: Luke 15:7 - Who Are the Ninety-Nine?
(0000)
Why did Jesus finish his parable about finding the lost sheep with his words about the ninety-nine? Who are the ninety-nine? Was Jesus describing the Pharisees as he closed out the parable of the lost sheep? Was he speaking ...
Exegetical Brief: Matthew 10:23—Which Coming of the Son of Man?
(0000)
What coming was Jesus referring to when he said, “Truly I tell you, you will not finish going through the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes”? In this exegetical brief, Professor Zell narrows the answer down to ...
A Reaction to Pastor Andrew Bauer’s Essay: “An Evaluation of Modern Evangelical Preaching”
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2014-09-22)
This is Paul E. Zell's reaction to Andrew P. Bauer's "An Evaluation of Modern Evangelical Preaching" for 2014 Symposium on Preaching.