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Doctrinal Brief: "Forms Of Ministry"
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Doctrinal Brief: Could Jesus Have Sinned?
(0000)By examining the union of the two natures of Christ in this doctrinal brief, Professor Brug studies the question about if Jesus was able to sin or not. Jesus’ temptations were real and his divinity was also real. Both are ... -
Doctrinal Brief: Is Love an Action or an Emotion?
(2007)Schuetze examines the biblical definiton of love, both as an action and as an emotion. -
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 ... -
Doctrinal Brief: Sacrificial Giving
(2007)Prof. Schuetze discusses how the concept of “sacrificial giving” is misused. The idea that giving should cause some pain (“give until it hurts”) is not biblical. The new man actually derives pleasure from giving, not pain. ... -
Doctrinal Brief: The Christian Cross
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Doctrinal Brief: What is Legalism?
(2008)In this brief, Prof. Schuetze presents three ways in which Christians may fall into legalism: 1) depending on one’s works to earn salvation (work-righteousness); 2) motivating good works with the law instead of the gospel; ... -
The Doctrinal Committee of '55
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The Doctrinal Position of ELCA
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The Doctrinal Statements of the ELCA
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A Doctrinal Study of the ELCA in 2012
(2012)Professor Brug offers his most recent analysis of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). After a quick review of the history leading up to the formation of the ELCA, Brug takes a close look at three specific ...