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Titus 3:5 And Baptismal Regeneration, Adrian Leske
Titus 3:5 And Baptismal Regeneration, Adrian Leske
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
The aim of this thesis, therefore, is to review the various interpretations of Titus 3:5 and baptismal regeneration throughout the history of the Church, to examine them in the light of their environments, and finally to reach a conclusion as to the meaning of Titus 3:5 and baptismal regeneration on the basis of an exegetical study or the text in its historical background. It is contended that once a true understanding of baptismal regeneration has been reached other problems dealing with baptism will be readily resolved. It is also contended that with a right understanding or baptismal regeneration the danger …
Principals Of Biblical Interpretationin The Lutheran Confessions, Ralph Bohlmann
Principals Of Biblical Interpretationin The Lutheran Confessions, Ralph Bohlmann
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
Basic and preliminary to the above investigation, however, is an understanding of the principles of biblical interpretation employed in the Lutheran Confessions. The setting forth of these principles and the presuppositions upon which they rest is the primary purpose of this paper. In our investigation we shall give primary attention to confessional statements referring explicitly to biblical interpretation and to examples of biblical interpretation within the confessions that illustrate hermeneutical principles.
Missouri Synod's Practice Of Fellowship With Non-Lutheran Christians, Albert Neibacher
Missouri Synod's Practice Of Fellowship With Non-Lutheran Christians, Albert Neibacher
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
It is the purpose of this paper to investigate the implications of recent Missouri Synod statements on the church for the practice of fellowship with non-Lutheran Christians. In this connection, it should be pointed out that the term, "Missouri Synod statements, “does not refer only to the official pronouncements and resolutions of synod. The term is also used to denote books, printed essays, reports, and periodical articles written by various members of Missouri Synod.
The Doctrine Of Baptism As An Ecumenical Factor, Elvin Janetzki
The Doctrine Of Baptism As An Ecumenical Factor, Elvin Janetzki
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
This ecumenical problem of apparent unity in disunity is the starting point for this study. All aspects of the problem, however, cannot be fully investigated here, so it has been narrowed down to show how a major ecumenical organization, The World Council of Churches, through its Assemblies and Commissions has become increasingly interested in the doctrine of Holy Baptism, to investigate why it has done so, and to trace the attempts it has made to formulate a doctrine of Baptism that it is hoped will resolve the problem of unity in disunity to the satisfaction of all concerned.