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C.S. Lewis: His Views on Scripture, Mythology, and Their Application to the Book of Esther
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
This paper seeks to analyze C.S. Lewis's beliefs about the inspiration of certain parts of Scripture, particularly Esther and the Old Testament. Lewis thought it likely that the book of Esther was work of fiction. In this ...
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 ...
Radical Orthodoxy, Saint Augustine, and the Challenge of Nihilism: A Case Study in Doing Theology Under Adverse Conditions
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)
Radical Orthodoxy is a movement in contemporary theology which attempts to answer the challenges that nihilism and modernism pose to the theological endeavor. In doing so it makes extensive use of pre-modern sources, ...
A Pastor in Motion Stays in Motion: The Relationship between Exercise and Mental and Emotional Health
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)
Something that often is left out of the discussion among pastors is exercise. God creates us body and soul, and the best way to teach is by example. Several benefits stem from exercise as it applies to the ministry. This ...
Proactive Marriage Counseling: A Look at the WELS Approach to Marriage Enrichment
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)
Marriage is foundational to society and the Church. In a world in which marriage is not only losing its meaning but also its value, it is important that the church continuesto help God’s people keep Christ’s love at the ...
"You Will Be Like God:" Satan's Lie from the Garden to Utah
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)
Satan’s lies have corrupted mankind since the fall into sin. In recent years, his corruption has begun influencing people to use the Bible as the basis of their Scripture, but downplay its reliability. One such corruption ...
Prideful Prejudice: The Effects of Worldview, Warrants, and Authority in Apologetics
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)
Christians and atheists both write apologetic books.Obviously, those books differ as the Christian attempts to win a hearing of the gospel, while the atheist attempts to prove that the existence of God is ridiculous.As I ...
How Can I Keep from Singing? The Effect of COVID-19 on Congregational Participation in Worship
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
COVID-19 has had drastic, far-reaching consequences throughout society, and the Lutheran church is no exception. For three months, many Lutherans and other Christians in America were prohibited from worshiping in person ...
Ministering to Young Adults: How the Attitude of the Pastor And His Congregation Play a Role
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
This paper will focus on developing the faith of young adults. When young adults have more freedoms after high school, they face many new problems and temptations. To help me know and understand these struggles, I interviewed ...
The Lutheran Student: Rooted in the Word, Ready for Anything
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
God commands believers in Scripture to instruct children in the knowledge of salvation and his ways. What is the best way to carry out that command? It is easy to see why many Christian churches see the Christian elementary ...