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The Sacraments of the ELCA: Are They Valid?
(1998)John F. Brug’s essay critically examines the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s (ELCA) doctrine and practice regarding the sacraments, especially in light of its ecumenical agreements with Reformed churches. Brug ... -
The Sacraments: Who Exactly Has Them - and What Exactly Do They Have?
(1999)This essay examines the validity of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper in non-Lutheran churches, particularly among Reformed traditions. Bivens outlines the Lutheran understanding of Sacraments as divinely instituted rites ... -
Sacred Meditations
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The Saddest Love Song
(2014)Isaiah's Song of the Vineyard (Isaiah 5:1-7) is one of the most poignant parts of Scripture. In it Isaiah artfully depicts the tender care that the LORD poured out on his vineyard, Israel, as well as his sadness and anger ... -
"Salvation" in the Old Testament: A Study of "yasha" (ישׁﬠ)
(2004)In this brief essay, Gene Jahnke examines salvation (“yasha”) as it is presented in the Old Testament. He examines its meaning in the context of the Old Testament, and how that meaning pertains to God’s New Testament people. ... -
Samuel the Prophet: Old Testament Model for New Testament Preachers
(1995)At a crucial point in Israel’s history, Samuel served not only as Israel’s final judge, but also fulfilled the duties of prophet and priest. He truly was a great leader of the Israelite people. Pastors also are placed into ... -
Satanism and the Occult Alive and Well in Hometown USA Challenge to the Church of the 1990s (WLCFS publication)
(1991)The fourteenth annual meeting of the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Alumni convened on September 20, 2021, following a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Mark Eckert opened the meeting with Scripture and ... -
Satanism and the Occult Alive and Well in Hometown USA: Challenge to the Church of the 1990s
(1991)Gronholz writes, “The intent of this paper is assuredly not to glamorize, sensationalize, or to give unnecessary attention to the topic of Satanism and the occult. The purposes are: 1) To provide information which demonstrate ...