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Jakob Fugger and His Influence on the Reformation
(1980)John Hartwig follows the development of Jacob Fugger’s business and finance career and how it influenced the leaders around the Reformation—such as the financing of indulgences, the building of St. Peter’s in Rome, and ... -
James 1 – An Exegesis
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James 4 – An Exegesis and Application with Commentary
(1979)In chapter four of his book, James warns his readers that the disregard of God causes trouble. Gawrisch offers an exegesis with much application of this warning. He opens with an outline of the chapter and closes with an ... -
Jeremiah, Symbol of Perseverance
(1958)In this essay, Siegbert W. Becker presents the prophet Jeremiah as a model of perseverance for Christian educators and ministers. Amid political upheaval and religious superficiality, Jeremiah remained faithful to his ... -
Jerusalem: City of Destiny
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Jesus - The Final Word from God
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Jesus Canceled Your Debt!
(2013)Buchholz explains his work by saying, “A dispute has arisen among Lutheran theologians regarding the doctrine of justification. The specific question deals with the completeness of justification at Christ’s cross and empty ... -
Jesus Is a Brother Worth Imitating
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Jesus Received Benefits at His Baptism (And We Did at Ours, Too!)
(2012)“An incorrect understanding of Jesus’ baptism by John can lead to an incorrect under-standing of Jesus’ incarnation, his divinity, his state of humiliation, the role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ saving work, the meaning ... -
Jesus the Master Teacher
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Jesus: The Master Communicator
(1983)James Witt’s essay explores eight key principles that made Jesus the ultimate communicator of God’s Word. Witt emphasizes that Jesus was a master student of life, a strategic planner, and a developer of reproducing disciples. ... -
Job 19:25-27
(0000)Sigurd C. Ylvisaker offers a detailed exegetical and theological study of Job 19:25–27, affirming its enduring comfort and doctrinal significance. He critiques modern translations and scholarly skepticism that obscure the ... -
Joel 2:28-32, A Sermon Study
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Johann Bading: Leader from Confessional Confession to Confession Practice
(2003)Nathanael Bourman’s essay, Johann Bading: Leader from Confessional Confession to Confessional Practice, explores the pivotal role of Johann Bading in guiding the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) from doctrinal ...