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The Doctrine Of Scripture In The Light Of The Relationship Of Inspiration And Inerrancy, James Hallerberg
The Doctrine Of Scripture In The Light Of The Relationship Of Inspiration And Inerrancy, James Hallerberg
Bachelor of Divinity
This paper is written by one who is a member of the Church catholic, by one who is a Lutheran, and by one who does not necessarily make statement of dogmatic truth the exclusive property of men within the Lutheran tradition. This is said to disparage the Lutheran heritage not at all, but to indicate that one can at least be open to different systematic formulations. The point is also made to indicate to the reader that the student was conscious of his own heritage, but that at the same time both during the research and during the writing of …
A Comparison Of Hegel's Christian Philosophy With Historic Christian Theology, Fred H. Stennfeld
A Comparison Of Hegel's Christian Philosophy With Historic Christian Theology, Fred H. Stennfeld
Bachelor of Divinity
Throughout the ages man has wrestled with the problem of “maturing" the Christian faith, of presenting something that intelligent mind could grasp and hold on to. Beginning with gnosticism and carrying on through the ages to today and tomorrow, this process has been and will be carried on. This paper concerns itself with one such effort, the effort of philosopher George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel to present a system of Christian philosophy to satisfy the grasp of the "higher mind." This paper will show what happens to historic Christianity when such effort is carried out.
Of God And Of Gods A Critique Of Diety Teachings In The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Paulus Ernest Voelzke
Of God And Of Gods A Critique Of Diety Teachings In The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Paulus Ernest Voelzke
Bachelor of Divinity
This thesis limits itself to this one body of the six Mormon groups, known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are referred to as Utah Mormons, and whose inf1uence is being felt throughout our United States of America.
A Comparison Of Fourth Century Trinitarian Terminology With The Terminology Of Karl Barth, Paul C. Dorn
A Comparison Of Fourth Century Trinitarian Terminology With The Terminology Of Karl Barth, Paul C. Dorn
Bachelor of Divinity
In general, the problem under investigation is in what way and to what extent Karl Barth agrees in his doctrine of the Trinity with the traditional orthodox trinitarian theology formulated by representative theologians during the first four centuries of the Christian Church as well as those condemned doctrines formulated by their opposing heretics. Barth has often been accused of Modalism by some and conversely defended against this view by others. We have felt the importance of settling in some way this nebulous debate by addressing this investigation more specifically in the direction of Modalism, and it is mainly within this …
Prolegomena In Pieper And Aulen- A Comparison, Kurt E. Marquart
Prolegomena In Pieper And Aulen- A Comparison, Kurt E. Marquart
Bachelor of Divinity
Comparing Pieper and Aulen involves (1) an exposition of both positions, and (2) a juxtaposition of the two in a way which will actually exhibit their mutual relations. Whatever is relevant, to the understanding of either position In terms of thesis or antithesis is relevant to the thesis. Since this involves practically limitless source-material, a rigorous selectivity had to be exercised. Naturally this involves the element of judgment on the writer’s part, since he must select what seems particularly relevant and reject what does not. This thesis does not pretend to be anything like an exhaustive treatment. It attempts merely …
The Doctrine Of Christ's Exaltation In Luther's Theology, Gerhard Galchutt
The Doctrine Of Christ's Exaltation In Luther's Theology, Gerhard Galchutt
Bachelor of Divinity
If we, us Lutherans, are within Western Protestantism, it would hardly be possible for us to escape the influence of this milieu. And this writer believes this influence and its effects are readily found also within or own church body. There may be no traces of this influence in our doctrine and theological discussion, but it might become manifest already.in our cultus and then in some of our religious publications and devotional art for popular consumption. If so, this thesis has a very “practical” bent. It tries to set forth Luther's doctrine of the exalted Christ as a corrective for …
The Doctrine Of Justification According To The Parable Of The Merciless Servant (Matt 18), Robert Glen Johnston
The Doctrine Of Justification According To The Parable Of The Merciless Servant (Matt 18), Robert Glen Johnston
Bachelor of Divinity
It is an accepted maxim that theologia parabolica non est argumentativa. It is, thus, not accepted procedure to derive a doctrine from a parable. Yet the proposition of this thesis is to show how the doctrine of justification is related to this parable by demonstrating how God's act of justifying men is described herein.
The Doctrine Of Sanctification In The Christian And Missionary Alliance, Raymond H. Davis
The Doctrine Of Sanctification In The Christian And Missionary Alliance, Raymond H. Davis
Bachelor of Divinity
This thesis is the will endeavor to set forth the official doctrine of the Alliance as it is found in the official documents of the Society and in the writings of Dr. Simpson and Dr. Pardington. We will look briefly into the background of these men, and will make an exegetical study of the Scriptures on which they based their doctrine. 1 will also endeavor to express the doctrine of sanctification that is being taught by those who do not hold to the views of Simpson and Pardington, as it is being taught in the majority of Alliance Churches today, …
The Doctrine Of The Holy Angels In Roman Catholicism As Contrasted With Scripture, M Erich Knippa
The Doctrine Of The Holy Angels In Roman Catholicism As Contrasted With Scripture, M Erich Knippa
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of my thesis is to set forth the doctrine of the holy Angels as it is taught in Roman Catholicism, the doctrine of the holy angels as it is presented to us in Scripture, and to evaluate this facet of Roman theology in the light of Scriptural witness.
John Wesley's Concept Of Santification, Robert Day Mcamis
John Wesley's Concept Of Santification, Robert Day Mcamis
Bachelor of Divinity
It is the purpose of this thesis to set forth clearly and objectively the concept of sanctification as it was believed and taught by John Wesley. Concept is used to indicate thought or opinion or view. Sanctification is used in the narrow sense to mean the conduct of the Christian life or holiness of living which follows justification. This concept of sanctification will be limited to its doctrinal content and characteristics with a survey of influences which affected it in one way or another. No attempt is made to trace the social and political implications of this teaching, except in …
The Slovak Evangelical Lutheran Church Abd Fellowship With Other Lutherans In America, Andrew Brondos
The Slovak Evangelical Lutheran Church Abd Fellowship With Other Lutherans In America, Andrew Brondos
Bachelor of Divinity
The SELC has related itself positively and negatively to other Lutheran churches in the United States. With some church bodies it has declared agreement and has affiliated with this group--the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference of North America. With others, though there have been repeated attempts and invitations for union, the SELC has declined to affiliate. These positions, affiliations or non-affiliations are the points considered in this thesis. That is the scope of this thesis in content. In time the scope of this thesis includes the period from the organizing of the SELC in September of 1902 to the end of …
The Doctrine Of The Sacrament Of The Altar As Set Forth In The English Theological Periodcials Of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod And The American Lutheran Conference, John L. Dreher
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of this thesis is to make a comparative study of the doctrine of the Sacrament of the Altar as it has been presented in the English theological periodicals of the Lutheran Church.--Missouri Synod and of the American Lutheran Conference since World War I.
The Relation Of The Unio Mystica To The Corpus Doctrinae, Herbert Kretzmann
The Relation Of The Unio Mystica To The Corpus Doctrinae, Herbert Kretzmann
Bachelor of Divinity
It is the purpose of this paper to consider the relation or the unio mystica to the body of Christian doctrine. We will note first of all how so many well-meaning people have practiced all sorts of mystical exercises which they believed would obtain and strengthen their union with God. Many have believed and taught this doctrine as the basis of man's justification, saying that "faith justifies … as the germ of renewal, or as the means or ingrafting into the new humanity. Others seem to overlook this doctrine altogether, in spite of the fact that the unio mystica has …
The Study Of The Relation Between Brunner's General Concept Of Revelation And His Christology, George L. Luecke
The Study Of The Relation Between Brunner's General Concept Of Revelation And His Christology, George L. Luecke
Bachelor of Divinity
In this thesis I shall attempt to show points of correlation between Brunner’s general doctrine of Revelation and his Christology, with the critical implications of the first upon the second.
The History And Doctrine Of Jehovah's Witnesses With Final Reference To Hermeneutical Principles, Arlan H. Brandt
The History And Doctrine Of Jehovah's Witnesses With Final Reference To Hermeneutical Principles, Arlan H. Brandt
Bachelor of Divinity
Every system of theology or philosophy must concern itself with two major principles, the formal and the material principles. The formal principle deals with the source of the doctrines or teachings while the material principle concerns itself with the central point or core idea of doctrine, in the light of which the entire system must be viewed and evaluated. The Jehovah Witnesses claim that their formal principle is the Bible. It shall be the purpose of our third chapter to study this claim while this chapter shall confine itself with the material principle
The History, Doctrines, And Customs Of The Amish Mennonite Church, Robert N. Raabe
The History, Doctrines, And Customs Of The Amish Mennonite Church, Robert N. Raabe
Bachelor of Divinity
This dissertation is an account of the conservative descendants of the party known during the Reformation as the Anabaptists. That group of people has been viciously denounced by practically every historian since the Reformation. Few peop1e have dated to defend the Anabaptist party. Most of the criticism directed at them is undoubtedly authentic and unimpeachable. We are not trying to vindicate Anabaptist policies nor whitewash their faults.
An Examination Of Osiander's Imago Dei In Its Relation To Justification, Ralph Frederick Fischer
An Examination Of Osiander's Imago Dei In Its Relation To Justification, Ralph Frederick Fischer
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of this paper is to solve the problem - Does Osiander teach Justification as a process which makes man righteous., or does he teach Justification as a forensic act?
The Concept Of God In Chrisitian Science, George R. Kraus
The Concept Of God In Chrisitian Science, George R. Kraus
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose or this paper is, first, to examine Mrs. Eddy's concept in the light of Scripture and to prove that her concept of God is not Scriptural. In this connection it will be necessary to show how Mrs. Eddy uses Scripture passages in a metaphysical and even perverted manner to substantiate her claims. Secondly, we shall compare her concept of God with those or other religious and philosophic systems and demonstrate the falsity of her claim that her concept of of God is unique.
Rome's Doctrine Of Justification, A J. Schauer
Rome's Doctrine Of Justification, A J. Schauer
Bachelor of Divinity
This brings us to the queston: Is the Roman Catholic or The Lutheran teaching the true Biblical doctrine of justification as it was once proclaimed by Jesus and His apostles? Or have both church bodies veered from divine truth? To answer these questions objectively is the main purpose of this thesis.
The Doctrine Of The Humanity Of Christ According To The Epistle To The Hebrews, Carl Hiller
The Doctrine Of The Humanity Of Christ According To The Epistle To The Hebrews, Carl Hiller
Bachelor of Divinity
To illustrate: if there are five passages that all bring out point "A" of the pre-determined outline of the doctrine, it is not necessary to treat all five passages just to show that point "A" is covered in the epistle. If this procedure seems somewhat arbitrary, we state again that the purpose of this thesis is merely to show how completely the doctrine of Christ's humanity has been revealed in the epistle to the Hebrews.
Christian Citizenship, Valentine J. Mack
Christian Citizenship, Valentine J. Mack
Bachelor of Divinity
"The Christian's life in this world is not lived in separate compartments, the spiritual and the temporal. It is one life, the life of a child of God, and in all the various situations and relationships in which the Christian finds himself he is motivated and governed by those principles which have been implanted in him in his regeneration and which are nurtured and developed by the means of grace. It is impossible, therefore, to separate his life as a Christian from his life as a citizen; in his relation to the state, the nation, and the government the Christian …
Lutheran Sola Fide Vs Roman Catholic Ex Opere Operato Of The Basis Of The Confessions, John G. Deterding
Lutheran Sola Fide Vs Roman Catholic Ex Opere Operato Of The Basis Of The Confessions, John G. Deterding
Bachelor of Divinity
Opposed to the sola fide is the doctrine of ex opere operato, i.e., that the sacraments mechanically confer grace upon all who receive them. Faith is not necessary to receive this grace, but the mere outward ceremony effects it mechanically for all those who do not place an obstacle in the way.
An Examination Of The Premises Of Wesley's Doctrine Of Christian Perfection, Anthony S. Gedwillo
An Examination Of The Premises Of Wesley's Doctrine Of Christian Perfection, Anthony S. Gedwillo
Bachelor of Divinity
For the past two centuries theologians have discussed the pros and cons of Wesley's doctrine of Christian perfection. Many have voiced their opinions in favor of it, maintaining that this high ethical ideal is certainly to be supported because there is the possibility of attainment; others have discredited it most severely by contending that such a Christian goal was not possible in this world, in this life, so long as the flesh of man was united with the soul of man.
Sacramentalism In The Roman Catholic Church, Jack H. Ruff
Sacramentalism In The Roman Catholic Church, Jack H. Ruff
Bachelor of Divinity
In view of the current wave of Romanist propaganda, the purpose of this paper is to re-examine the sacramental system of Rome in the light of the Scriptures and history. Objective examination will show that: a) The sacraments have become the shackl.es to bind men to the Church of Rome, b) The sacramentalism or the Romanists leads to doubt or carnal security, c) The papists' system is inadequate as shown by the very practice of the Catholic Church.
Original Sin In Arminian Theology And Its Antitheses, Harlan C. Wendler
Original Sin In Arminian Theology And Its Antitheses, Harlan C. Wendler
Bachelor of Divinity
The study or this doctrine of original sin in Arminian theology and its antitheses shall be our theme, since it is beneficial for understanding the religious thinking of modern man.
The Implications Of The Quia Subscription To The Lutheran Confessions, George Loose
The Implications Of The Quia Subscription To The Lutheran Confessions, George Loose
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of this paper is to clarify what the implications of the quia subscription to the Lutheran Confessions are.
Mariolatry In The Roman Catholic Church Since 1854, Lawrence Reilly
Mariolatry In The Roman Catholic Church Since 1854, Lawrence Reilly
Bachelor of Divinity
The aim of the paper is very ably expressed by Dr. David S.Schaff, of Union Theological Seminary: “To the popular imagination in countries under Papal control Mary occupies virtually the same place of a goddess and the practical result would seem inevitably to be that through the gracious leniency associated with woman and motherhood, sinful habits will be condoned which Christ’s teachings forbid. The wonder is that appeals to another should be commended in view of Christ’s invitation, ‘Come to Me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.'' We feel very definitely that …
Justification In Article Iii Of The Formula Of Concord, John Meyer
Justification In Article Iii Of The Formula Of Concord, John Meyer
Bachelor of Divinity
The doctrine of justification is the article by which the Church stands or falls. It is, therefore, almost impossible to overstress its importance or to understress the danger of error in this most fundamental of all teachings. And so studying an error in the doctrine of justification is profitable for understanding and appreciating the true doctrine of Scripture in other points as well.
The Doctrine Of The Atonement In New England Theology, Ralph Pomeroy
The Doctrine Of The Atonement In New England Theology, Ralph Pomeroy
Bachelor of Divinity
Our major concern in this thesis is the doctrine of the atonement in New England theology. However, what has gone before is essential to a proper understanding, not only of Edwards' views with regard to the atonement, but also of the men whom he influenced. We shall take up now the study of the doctrine of the atonement according to Edwards. For a proper comprehension of the doctrine, we shall consider it both from the development as suggested by Fisher, and also from the excellent and thorough consideration of the doctrine by Franks.
The Doctrine Of The Holy Ghost According To St Paul, Edward Saleska
The Doctrine Of The Holy Ghost According To St Paul, Edward Saleska
Bachelor of Divinity
The doctrine or the Holy Spirit is fundamental in Christian teaching. The Holy Spirit’s ministry is intimately bound up in the doctrine of the Trinity and is an all-important factor in the life of the Christian. It makes all the difference in the world as to what a man believes regarding the Holy Ghost and whether or not he has an intelligent understanding of what the Spirit is ready to do for him in his life.