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A Theological Appraisal Of Comparative Symbolics, Herbert J. Bouman
A Theological Appraisal Of Comparative Symbolics, Herbert J. Bouman
Concordia Theological Monthly
The religious scene in America presents a bewildering spectacle of about 250 religious groups maintaining a separate and often precarious existence. This multiplicity of denominations, sects, and sectlets, segregated not only by deep and basic doctrinal cleavage but all too often also by merely peripheral and even meaningless differences, is extremely confusing to a thoughtful observer. Even worse, the disunity of churches, all of which claim some relation to Christ and His Word, is bound to be a sore scandal. At first glance this ecclesiastical fragmentation seems to defy intelligent and intelligible analysis. A little stirring beneath the surface, however, …
The Holy Spirit And The Christian Life, Lorenz Wunderlich
The Holy Spirit And The Christian Life, Lorenz Wunderlich
Concordia Theological Monthly
The ministry of the Holy Spirit tends to be a neglected ministry, neglected by us in our lives with their problems and tensions as well as with their privileges and opportunities. With some this neglect may be due to a lack of knowledge about the vigor of the theology of the Holy Spirit as it is revealed in Scripture. With others it may rest in the lack of understanding of the rich fullness of the eternal purpose of the Holy Spirit in their lives. With still others it may be accounted for by the mistaken assumption that the ministry of …
The Authority Of Scripture, Norman Nagel
The Authority Of Scripture, Norman Nagel
Concordia Theological Monthly
The way Scripture understands itself is presented elsewhere in the theses sent out by the Council. That presentation has its greatest strength in bringing Scripture into close and integral relationship with Christ. Faith's primary apprehension is Christ; the consequent apprehension is Scripture. To apprehend Christ is to be placed under Scripture. The recognition of this is the basis of how we listen to what Scripture says. Scripture has spoken Christ to us, and therefore, when Scripture speaks, we receive and accept whatever it says, for whatever it says is heard in relationship to Christ.
A Study Of Hebrews 6:4-8, Herbert H. Hohenstein
A Study Of Hebrews 6:4-8, Herbert H. Hohenstein
Concordia Theological Monthly
The close relationship between "tasting the good Word of God" and "the powers of the age to come" is quite evident. The reason is, perhaps, as Davidson maintains, that the consummate blessings of these powers lie in the future. Therefore, by necessity, they must be "combined with the good word of promise." That is undoubtedly true. In addition, one might say that this "good word of promise" is itself that very power by which God establishes communion with men and thereby projects the blessings of that which is to come into that which now is. Cf. Rom. 1:16.
Faith Without Works, Frederic W. Danker
Faith Without Works, Frederic W. Danker
Concordia Theological Monthly
Demands for a creative outlet in an age of standardized production have been responsible for a rash of "do-it-yourself" hobby crafts. Such self-reliance displays itself also in the religious area. St. Paul's Epistle to the Galatians amply testifies, however, that the "do-it-yourself" cult is not a modern development.
A Study Of Hebrews 6:4-8, Herbert H. Hohenstein
A Study Of Hebrews 6:4-8, Herbert H. Hohenstein
Concordia Theological Monthly
Any effort to determine the relationship of this passage to the entire epistle must necessarily consider both the occasion and the purpose of the letter. There is one outstanding theme, the finality and perfection of the Christian religion. Christ, God's Son, has come down to give the climactic and clearest revelation of the God in whose bosom He has lain and to redeem mankind to this God whom He reveals. He who would hear this final Word of God must hear it in the Son. Not to listen is to die. Yes, to grow cold in attention to that Word …
The World Council Of Churches, Gilbert A. Thiele
The World Council Of Churches, Gilbert A. Thiele
Concordia Theological Monthly
The World Council of Churches represents the confluence of previous ecumenical movements. The two most important streams of activity that merged in this broader and deeper endeavor are the Faith and Order Movement (Conference) and the Life and Work Conference. Each of these deserves our attention.
Luther On Faith, W. M. Oesch
Luther On Faith, W. M. Oesch
Concordia Theological Monthly
The Lutheran Reformation unleashed religious subjectivism and was a precursor of the egocentricity of the modem age. A Roman Catholic theologian who is perhaps the most eminent living dogmatician of his communion makes this claim. Michael Schmaus in his Katholische, Dogmatik (Vol 4, Part 1, 1952) holds that the type of faith which Luther expressed and propagated disregards all religious authority which is not centered in the direct approach of the soul to God.
He Descended Into Hell. An Interpretation Of 1 Peter 3:18-20, Martin H. Scharlemann
He Descended Into Hell. An Interpretation Of 1 Peter 3:18-20, Martin H. Scharlemann
Concordia Theological Monthly
Every Sunday our congregations confess their Christian faith. Each time they use the Apostles' Creed they include in their statement of belief the words "He descended into hell." In recent years this short sentence has come under considerable discussion within our own circles. There has been some question as to the significance of these words as they are used in the Creed. In view of this situation, it is most desirable to re-examine the desconsus in the light of Holy Scripture.
Dr. C. F. W. Walther As Theologian, Francis Pieper, John Theodore Mueller
Dr. C. F. W. Walther As Theologian, Francis Pieper, John Theodore Mueller
Concordia Theological Monthly
This is to say that in order to preserve the doctrine of justification in its purity. there must be added to it the Scripture teaching that God imparts and communicates to men the forgiveness of sins procured by Christ for the entire world in no other way than by the Gospel and the Sacraments. Therefore the Biblical doctrine of justification stands and falls with the Biblical doctrine of the means of grace.