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Luther's Principals Of Education, Eldor Richter

Master of Divinity Thesis

The title of the research is ''Luther’s Principles of Education.” The problem was to learn what the basic educational principles of Luther were. Through general reading, the writer had come to look upon Luther as a great educator as well as religious reformer. The purpose of this research, therefore, was to gather enough data on Luther’s educational views as to be able to draw specific conclusions as to his over-all principles. After the data were gathered, the writer arranged these views under headings of major principles in a systematic manner.

The Solidarity Of The New Israel, Herbert Mayer

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The New Testament Israel, or ecclesia, has been the subject of exhaustive study in recent years. A pressing question in this field is that of the relationship between the solidarity of the Israel of the Old and New Testaments. Some have held that there is no particular significance in this relationship. They regard the New Testament Church as the pure product of the teachings of Jesus without any antecedents whatever. Others have found the New Testament Church to be the essential continuation of the Old Testament Israel. The truth, as usual, lies between these extreme positions. A proper understanding of …

A History Of The Early Catechisms Of The Missouri Synod, Richard Maassel

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The purpose of this study was to determine which catechisms were used, the extent of their use, and their general characteristics. More precisely, the aim was to determine the factors which led the Missouri Synod to adopt its own catechism only eleven years after its organization. The study continued from there with an examination of the first official catechism and the way in which it was receiced.

Social And Political Thinking In The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod From 1920-1955, Arthur Simon

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The primary aim of this thesis is to give a description of the social and political thinking within The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod during the years 1920 to 1955. Obviously the purpose is more than that, however, since few people are interested in describing simply for description's sake. The implication is that such a description has to do with a crucial area in the theology and life of the Church. This in turn implies that even a description can serve the useful purpose of giving a better understanding of what has been thought and why it has been thought,. and can:, …

The Word Of God And Preaching, Henry Eggold

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

In this paper I propose to defend the thesis that the concept Word of God refers not only to the revelation of God for man’s salvation through the sacred Scriptures, but also to God's continuing revelation -of Himself to man through the spoken Word. In other words, this paper intends, on the one hand, to defend the ultimate authority of the Scriptures against those who equate the concept Word of God so exclusively with the activity of God as to deny any identification of the Word of God with the Scriptures. On the other hand, I attempt to show that …

The Emerging Objectives Of Instruction For Confirmation As Currently Practiced In The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Martin Haendschke

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

In this study our primary interest was to approach, study, analyze, and. wherever possible, resolve the basic problems attending the development of specific objectives for junior confirmation instruction in The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod

The Teacher Of The Righteousness And His Relationship To Jesus Christ, Norman Habel

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

More specifically we wish to examine-and delineate a. certain name which figures prominently in the Qumran literature. That name is "Teacher of Righteousness.”• Accordingly, we wish to uncover what kind of person ( or persons) it is who bears this mask “”Teacher of Righteousness,” and discover how he ( or they ) and the rest of the movement think. What are the basic beliefs, and controlling concepts championed by these Qumran students? This is the leading question! This question, however, can never be divorced from the question to which it leads, viz., how does the thought world of Qumran and …

Preaching The Law And Persuasion, Paul Boecler

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The second chapter of this thesis describes in full the problem which has stimulated this investigation. Stated briefly here, it involves man's natural rejection and refusal of the .fact to confront and confess his guilt. Man most generally defends himself from the truth of God's Law in order to protect his own ego. This, of course, makes it difficult, for- the Gospel to have its .full effect and application. This problem also emphasizes the importance of this study in that it tries to discover techniques whereby the Law may be preached so that it is not defended against by the …

The Original (God-Intended) Meaning And Purpose Of The Old Testament Sacrifices, James Dishop

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

We have chosen as our title: "The Original (God-Intended) Meaning and. Purpose of the Old Testament Sacrifices.” This means that this thesis is intended to answer two basic questions :(1) What was God's purpose in instituting sacrifices?; (2) What meaning did God intend sacrifices to have; for man?

Some Basic Principles Of Stewardship According To The Parables, Roland Grumm

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

In speaking of stewardship, it must not be forgotten that Paul has given us a beautiful guide to Christian giving 1n the eighth and ninth chapters of Second Corinthians. In a practical manner the Apostle instructs these early Christians, and through them also us, in the basic principles and motives of the grace of giving. A study in these two chapters is quite rewarding.

A Study Of The Marcan Miracles, Donald Kreuger

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The indefinite title of this study indicates its breadth and general character. This is not an investigation into the specific problems of various miracles, nor is it an exegetical. presentation of all the miracle stories of St.· Mark's Gospel. The present writer has simply, let himself be confronted by the Marcan miracles. From such a confrontation two basic questions arose-: What does St. Mark tell us about the miracles? and, What do the miracles tell us about Jesus Christ? This study is an attempt to answer these two questions.

An Exegetical Study Of Second Corinthians 5_17-21 With Special Reference To Reconcilliation, George Evenson

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The general problem investigated in this thesis is the meaning and significance of the term reconciliation in the New Testament, with 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 as the textual basis of the study.

Luther's Principals Of Education, Eldor Richter

Bachelor of Divinity

The title of the research is ''Luther’s Principles of Education.” The problem was to learn what the basic educational principles of Luther were. Through general reading, the writer had come to look upon Luther as a great educator as well as religious reformer. The purpose of this research, therefore, was to gather enough data on Luther’s educational views as to be able to draw specific conclusions as to his over-all principles. After the data were gathered, the writer arranged these views under headings of major principles in a systematic manner.

The Social Responsibility Of The Local Congregation To Its Community, Alvin H. Franzmeier

Bachelor of Divinity

This study attempts to establish if a Christian congregation, the Church of Christ in this place, has any responsibility towards the community in which it finds itself as that community tries to solve its various social problems. In doing this the study aims primarily at definitions of the Church and the community and the tasks, goals and motivation of both. On the basis of these definitions it strives to set forth certain principles that a local Church and its leaders might use as they seriously consider the various social problems in their community.

Vespers, Its History And Theology, Thomas N. Green

Bachelor of Divinity

When the Church of Christ worships it is inevitable that the worshipers use Forms, or Rites, or Orders, for only in this way does the worship become meaningful to all. One of the Orders which the Church Catholic has used for centuries is Vespers. This Order is being used more and more in the Lutheran Church today, and hence it is necessary to make a careful study of the Form.

The thesis which follows takes up just these problems, namely, the history and theology or the Order or Vespers.

Marxist Humanism In Dialogue With Christianity, Richard Lischer

Bachelor of Divinity

In this paper I will attempt to follow Garaudy's suggestion, mentioned above, and retain my own Christian perspective. With that factor in mind, plus an obvious limitation of space, much of the Christian doctrine of man will be presupposed.as I investigate Marxist humanism. The goal of this paper is not the isolation of two humanistic concerns but the description and analysis of their intersection.

The Relation Of The Healing Of Demoniacs To St. Mark's Kerygma, Robert H. Strickert

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of the research for this paper is to investigate the kerygma in the Gospel according to St. Mark, to study the phenomenon of demon-possession and the healing of demoniacs in this Gospel, and especially to establish the proper relationship between the first two purposes.

Integration And The Lutheran Church In The South, Joseph William Ellwanger

Bachelor of Divinity

It is the purpose of this paper to analyze the Southern climate in which integration is taking place and to determine what role the Lutheran Church can and ought to play in this process.

Attitudes And Policies Of The Lutheran Church Toward The Negro, George Hans Liebenow

Bachelor of Divinity

We believe that when Christian congregations make a distinction among people because of race and bypass Negroes in their program of saving souls a problem of moral theology is involved. Dr. o. P. Kretzmann, president of Valparaiso University, once offered the following steps to aid in solving a problem in moral theology, namely, first, there must be a hard cool appraisal of the situation as it is; secondly, we must turn to the New Testament and look at the divine will; thirdly, we must take the situation and the divine will and bring them together. In this paper we propose …

An Exegetical Study Of First Corinthians 10_14-22, Herbert C. Spomer

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of the writer treating this pericope is to satisfy his desire to become more intimately acquainted with the meaning of Paul’s message in this passage. By sketching the background and context of the pericope and giving a careful exegeses of the text, its terms and grammar, the writer hopes to demonstrate the timeless importance of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper to the Christian Church. From this exegetical treatment, then, we hope to infer the doctrina1 and practical implications of Paul's teachings..

Methods Of Expressing Purpose In Romans, First Corinthians, Second Corinthians, Galatians, And Hebrews, Charles D. Froehlich

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this paper is to investigate and compare the methods of expressing purpose in four letters written by the Apostle Paul and in the Epistle to the Hebrews. The four epistles of St. Paul which have been studied are the one to the Romans, both letters to the Corinthians, and the one to the Galatians. It is hoped that some light might be shed on the probability or improbability of the Pauline authorship of the Epistle to the Hebrews.

A Brief Survey Of Some Modern Views Of The Historical Development Of The Kingdom Of God Concept In The Old Testament, Karl Koslowsky

Bachelor of Divinity

The mission of the church today is to proclaim the Kingdom of God and the extension of God's rule to the entire world. In order to better understand the task of the Church the author attempted in this thesis to make a historical investigation, and sketch the growth of the concept of the Kingdom of God.in the Old Testament. How did the idea of a Kingdom of God originate in the Old Testament? What did the common people believe about the Kingdom of God? In what manner did the concept of the Kingdom change during the ages? What was the …

An Historical Survey Of Old Testament Theology Since 1922, Delbert R. Hillers

Bachelor of Divinity

Since shortly after the first World War there have been a great many publications and lively interest in the field of Old Testament studies known as Old Testament Theology or Biblical Theology of the Old Testament. This surge of interest came after a period of almost complete: neglect of this discipline. This paper will attempt to analyze the causes of the resurgence of Old Testament Theology, to understand the various methods or approaches of major scholars in the field, and to analyze the results of these methods.

The Christology Of St. Mark, Roy Blumhorst

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this paper will be to attempt an analysis of the Christology presented in the Gospel according to St. Mark. This Gospel has been widely used for Christological studies for good reasons. The fact that this Gospel is generally considered to be the earliest of the four would make its testimony of prime importance in investigating the actual historical evidence about. Jesus of Nazareth. The very nature of the Gospel according to St. Mark is another factor in using it as a basic record. Luke may be considered to excel in the beauty of narrative, John in his …

Analogies Between The Dead Sea Scrolls And The Gospel According To Saint Paul, Richard John Gotsch

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the analogies between the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Gospel according to St. John, which have been seen by a number of scholars and writers.

Luther's Concept Of Conscience, Raynold Eckhoff

Bachelor of Divinity

The object of this thesis is not to determine what others have said, though some comparisons are made in order to point up Luther's view. The etymology of the term ''conscience” and the historical background are not included. Related subjects are touched on only insofar as they contribute to the problem as stated. Various practical applications are referred to because Luther referred to conscience mostly in actual experienced cases.

Not Discerning The Body In 1 Corinthians 11:29 In The Light Of Pauline Eucharistic Theology Of 1 Corinthians, Ralph C. Kruger

Bachelor of Divinity

Theological trends determine the specific emphases of the confessional doctrines of the Church. As throughout the history of the Church when new trends and theological postulates appear, the student of theology is called upon to examine carefully their content on the basis of Scripture in order to reject or absorb these propositions into his own theology. Twentieth century theology, captivated by the ecumenical movement, is engaged in renewed study of the particu1ar doctrines of the Church and Sacraments. The purpose of this thesis is to present for the reader's evaluation a brief study of a phrase from 1 Cor. 11:29 …

The Significance Of The P46 In The Second Epistle Of St Paul To The Corinthians According To The Nestle Text, Edward Frederick Peters

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this paper is to try to determine, to a certain extent, the significance of one of these Chester Beatty Papyri, namely P46, in St. Paul's Second Epistle to the Corinthians. It tries to answer some of the questions that are being asked and which must be answered before critics are able to give P46 a final slot in the complicated maze of the history of the New Testament text.

The Meaning Of The Passion In The Light Of The Word Pictures Used By Jesus, Arthur F. Gronbach

Bachelor of Divinity

Since these word pictures were taken from the heritage of the people of His day and therefore had a certain meaning before Jesus used them, it appears a fair inference that Jesus Himself had a definite purpose in using precisely the terms that He did. Undoubtedly He intended to convey a special meaning to His disciples through those terms. The discovery of that meaning should help illuminate Jesus' passion for us. This thesis, then, will attempt to answer two questions. First, what was there in the meaning of those expressions that caused Jesus to use them in predicting and describing …

Natural Theology In Lutheran Theology, Elvin Walter Janetzki

Bachelor of Divinity

While it is not our purpose within the limited compass of this paper to gather together the various philosophical and theological opinions of the past and the present held by those who doubt or reject the va1idity of the doctrine in question, it will be necessary briefly to refer to some of the most important of these opinions inasmuch as they have some bearing on shaping the attitude of some Lutheran theologians of more recent times in regard to the matter of Natural Theology and Natural Law.