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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. ...
Exegetical Brief: Distinction in Terms —The Slave Trade in Imperial Rome
(2009)
After reviewing the New Testament references to slavery, Professor Geiger examines the use of the word ἀνδραποδισταῖς which is commonly translated as “slave dealer.” Through use of contemporary sources such as Philo, he ...
The Apostle Paul and Culture
(2006)
Professor Wendland describes how we invariably turn to Paul when we think of the matter of Christ and Culture. Paul remained centered in Christ, yet was still “all things to all people.” Wendland explains from Scripture ...
Cross Cultural Ministry – Don't Lose the Message
(2006)
Professor Wendland examines the biblical basis for cross-cultural ministry (the “why?” and the “what?” given us in Scripture), the gospel message Christ told us to bring to every people and nation. He then presents some ...
The Western Rite: Its Development and Rich History and Its Relevance for Our Worship Life Today
(2008)
Daniel Deutschlander offers in this presentation on the Western Rite that worship begins with a proper attitude on the part of the parishioners and their pastor–the focus must always be on Christ and the Means of Grace. ...
Teaching Like Jesus
(2005)
Pastor Patterson encourages his readers to model their teaching methods after Jesus’: first and foremost, focused on leading others to salvation, with the law that kills and the gospel that comforts; powerful concepts ...
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 ...