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Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
Religion And The Modern World Picture, Theodore Graebner
Religion And The Modern World Picture, Theodore Graebner
Concordia Theological Monthly
The scientific world picture has undergone greater changes in the past forty years than in the preceding four centuries. For one thing, the materialistic view which controlled the study of the cosmos has crashed. But that is not all. To adapt our idea of the physical world to the demands of reason "requires of scientific thought one of the greatest changes in orientation which it has ever had to make in its secular effort." The words are those of Louis de Broglie in the volume announced (p. 261).
The Una Sancta In Luther's Theology, F. E. Mayer
The Una Sancta In Luther's Theology, F. E. Mayer
Concordia Theological Monthly
Luther's concept of the Una Sancta was first and last soteriological; not sociological, not statistical, not organizational, not eschatological. Luther's emphasis on soteriology in his definition of the Church can be understood only in the light of his theological principle. Scholastic theology had not satisfied him. Its Aristotelian method had failed to bring assurance of peace to his heart, and its autosoteric principles had been unable to quiet his conscience. The Apostle's message: "The sinner is justified by faith alone," changed Luther's theology both as to method and to content.
St. Augustine's Theology Of Grace, John Van Lierop
St. Augustine's Theology Of Grace, John Van Lierop
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
As a result of my study it is my conv1·ction that Grace is the heart of the Gospel - and that with all the talk about Ecumenical Christianity today, I believe it will be hopeless to strive for one great "World Church" unless there is first an agreement and unity about the Theology of Grace, which is the foundation-stone of all Theology.
Haec Dixit Dominus Ii, Th. Engelder
Haec Dixit Dominus Ii, Th. Engelder
Concordia Theological Monthly
Men are asserting that Luther had no right to say of his teaching: "Haec dixit Dominus." All that he could say was that according to his interpretation of Scripture He said so and so; and as his opponents said the same, the matter is left in doubt; no man can be divinely sure of his doctrine.
Light From The Papyri On St. Paul's Terminology, Eric C. Malte
Light From The Papyri On St. Paul's Terminology, Eric C. Malte
Concordia Theological Monthly
The problem of defining the type of Greek in the Pauline Epistles has, in the past, afforded ample room for much controversy. It remained for Adolf Deissmann to discover that while the language of the New Testament differs from classical Greek, it is neither "Special Greek," nor "Aramaic Greek," nor "Biblical Greek"; still less is it "tired Greek" or "bad Greek."
Haec Dixit Dominus, Th. Engelder
Haec Dixit Dominus, Th. Engelder
Concordia Theological Monthly
Is there such a thing as doctrinal certainty? Luther says: "The preacher must not pray the Lord's Prayer and ask for forgiveness of his sin after his sermon (if he be a true preacher), but must proudly declare with Jeremiah: Lord, “Thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before Thee' (Jer.17: 16); yea, he should declare boldly with Paul and all the Prophets and Apostles: 'Haec dixit Dominus, God Himself hath said this.' Et iterum: 'In this sermon I have been an apostle "and prophet of Jesus Christ. Here it is not necessary, not even good, …
Evangelical Integration Of Color, Carl M. Zorn
Evangelical Integration Of Color, Carl M. Zorn
Concordia Theological Monthly
The status of the Negro in America is rapidly changing. Our Church's work among the colored people is no more a foreign work in the deep South. Soon many Negro churches, also of our Synod, will no longer be subsidized. The economic opportunities of the Negro are being increasingly protected by law and sentiment. The sociological trends of our times emphasize the elimination of ghettos. "Without distinction of race, creed, or color'' is one of the many American shibboleths. People with Negro features are filtering into every phase of our social structure.
Notes On The "Satis Est" In Article Vii Of The Auguatana, John Theodore Mueller
Notes On The "Satis Est" In Article Vii Of The Auguatana, John Theodore Mueller
Concordia Theological Monthly
"And to the true unity of the Church it is enough. "[italics our own] to agree concerning the doctrine of the Gospel and the administration of the Sacraments" (Et ad venam unitatem ecclesiae satis est consentire de doctrina evangelica et administratione sacramentorum). So reads one of the most important statements in the Augsburg Confession. It is inserted between a definition of the "one holy Church" and the rejection of the Romanist teaching that human traditions, that is, rites or ceremonies instituted by men, should everywhere be alike. This antecedent and subsequent context must be kept in mind by all who …
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.
Nicolas Of Cusa His Life And Thought, Paul M. Riedel
Nicolas Of Cusa His Life And Thought, Paul M. Riedel
Bachelor of Divinity
Most interesting to the present writer were Cusa’s mysticism and his universalist approach to Christian truth and values. A mystic, he, nevertheless, strove to communicate his insight rationally. Though a sincere reformer, he remained a loyal adherent of the Roman church.
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.
An Examination Of The Worship Of Mary Of Guadalupe, Martin Luther Frenk
An Examination Of The Worship Of Mary Of Guadalupe, Martin Luther Frenk
Bachelor of Divinity
The Trinity of the Bible is fast becoming the Quadrinity in the Catholic Church. Mariolatry, or the worship of Mary, has become a chief characteristic of the Roman Church in our day. The doctrine of Mary’s cooperation in salvation is far more developed and emphasized today than in the days of Martin Luther.
The Impact Of The Church On The State In Lutheran And Calvinistic Theology, Roland Lemke
The Impact Of The Church On The State In Lutheran And Calvinistic Theology, Roland Lemke
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
In a study and comparison of Lutheran and Calvinistic theology one finds a considerable difference in points of emphasis. Calvinism especially stresses the sovereignty of God, and this special emphasis colors its entire system of theology. In Lutheran theology, on the other hand, one finds the grace of God through Christ striking a more dominant note.
A Criticism Of Religious Implications In The Writings Of Aldous Huxley, Richard Luecke
A Criticism Of Religious Implications In The Writings Of Aldous Huxley, Richard Luecke
Bachelor of Divinity
The controlling purpose of this study is to criticise the religious content and implications in Huxley's writings. The nature of the problem is more practical than theological or philosophical, bringing the Christian point of reference to bear on this man’s writings and endeavoring to come up with a Christian attitude toward the man.
Religion And The Adolescent Personality, Robert E. Meier
Religion And The Adolescent Personality, Robert E. Meier
Bachelor of Divinity
In an attempt to gain a clearer picture of adolescent personality, psychologists and psychoanalists, counselors and pastors have concerned themselves very much with this problem. Adolescence is a culmination of many things that have gone before, and its effects will continue in later life. Adolescence is not a life by itself, but a stage in a total life! Therefore, the events and happenings of adolescence cannot be cut off from the total life.
The Doctrine Of Salvation According To The Minor Prophets, W W. Bentrup
The Doctrine Of Salvation According To The Minor Prophets, W W. Bentrup
Bachelor of Divinity
A complete and thorough study of the doctrine of salvation presented in the Old Testament is beyond the scope of a Bachelor of Divinity thesis. Several factors made it advisable to restrict the research to the Minor Prophets. Nevertheless, to complete the picture, a brief survey of what the Old Testament has to say on the subject of salvation is naturally in place in order to supply the necessary background for the thesis.
The Injunctons Of Scripture For A Well -Balanced Personality, Carl T. Geist
The Injunctons Of Scripture For A Well -Balanced Personality, Carl T. Geist
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of this paper is to show the power and aid that the Bible and Christianity can extend to mental and physical problems.
The Mystics Of The Late Middle Ages And Their Influence On The Lutheran Reformation, E Edward Hackmann
The Mystics Of The Late Middle Ages And Their Influence On The Lutheran Reformation, E Edward Hackmann
Bachelor of Divinity
Like all historical movements, the Lutheran Reformation has its antecedents in previous time. It is with one of these preparatory and influencing movements that this paper is to deal, namely, that of Late Medieval Mysticism. In this paper, we shall attempt to present the chief representatives of Late Medieval Mysticism. We have devoted three sections to each representative: first, a brief biographical sketch; secondly, an abbreviated condensation of their mysticism and theological doctrines; and thirdly, a brief evaluation of their sphere of influence and their implications for the Reformation.
The Race Question In The Light Of The Una Sancta, Harry N. Huxhold
The Race Question In The Light Of The Una Sancta, Harry N. Huxhold
Bachelor of Divinity
Neither Scriptures nor the confessions of the Lutheran Church deal with the specific problems of racial minority groups, for the problem was absent at the time of their writing. But both indicate principles on the basis of which the question may be treated. Approaches to the problem on the basis of the various principles laid down in Scriptures and the Confessions may vary. But since the problem as it confronts the Church is most generally connected with the question of integrating racial minority groups in the local congregation, the following paper is a study of the race question and its …
The Apostolic Concept Of Being Filled With The Spirit, Robert Bernard Ehlers
The Apostolic Concept Of Being Filled With The Spirit, Robert Bernard Ehlers
Bachelor of Divinity
What was the apostolic concept of "being filled with the Holy Ghost?" That should take us to the very heart of the matter. At any rate, we have endeavored to learn all that the Word of God reveals about this mystery, to claim what can be claimed as wheat, and to winnow out the chaff.
Rome And The First Amendment Of The Federal Constitution, Norbert Walter Meyer
Rome And The First Amendment Of The Federal Constitution, Norbert Walter Meyer
Bachelor of Divinity
This paper, however, merely intends to sound an alarm. Roman Catholicism, regardless of the impression it might give, is a genuine threat to the religious freedom guaranteed in the Federal Constitution. We shall not attempt to judge the validity of the American form of government. That we take for granted. But our purpose is this: to determine the extent of the liberty guaranteed in the law of the land; to point out apparent agreement and obvious discrepancies between liberty and the Vatican; and to cite the practice of Rome as evidence of her intolerance and the Papacy's authoritarian principles.
Martin Chemnitz And His Locus De Sacra Scriptura Against Roman Errors, Arthur Bernard Lossner
Martin Chemnitz And His Locus De Sacra Scriptura Against Roman Errors, Arthur Bernard Lossner
Bachelor of Divinity
This paper bas been written with the intention of giving credit to whom it is due. The value of the work of Chemnitz will be shown in an account of his life and in an analysis of the first locus of his most important work, the Examen Concilii Tridentini.
A Comparison Of The Christian Doctrine Of Sin With That Of The Three Religions Of China, Leroy Hass
A Comparison Of The Christian Doctrine Of Sin With That Of The Three Religions Of China, Leroy Hass
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose in writing this thesis, however, is not to produce a lengthy dissertation on the Christian concept of sin; this has been done by many excellent Christian theologians. In the next few pages we shall simply reproduce the teachings of Dr. Franz Pieper and Dr. J. T. Mueller on this subject. Hence, very few proof passages or proofs of any kind are offered. It is our desire merely to review the chief points of the Christian concept of sin in order to prepare the reader for a more intelligent consideration of the topic.
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.
Why Should Our Pastors, Teachers, And Professors Subscribe Unconditionally To The Symbolical Writings Of Our Church?, C. F. Walther
Why Should Our Pastors, Teachers, And Professors Subscribe Unconditionally To The Symbolical Writings Of Our Church?, C. F. Walther
Concordia Theological Monthly
The Symbols are confessions of faith or of the doctrine of the Church and never were intended to be anything more nor less; therefore an unconditional subscription to the Symbols can be interpreted in only one way.
Natural Theology In David Hollaz, Jaroslav Pelikan Jr
Natural Theology In David Hollaz, Jaroslav Pelikan Jr
Concordia Theological Monthly
Christianity is a religion of supernatural revelation: to this "give all the Prophets witness." It is an assertion of the fact that the true meaning of God lies beyond the ken of the unaided human mind. Indeed, the Christian faith is so bold as to assert that "he that loveth not - and only a Christian is capable of ἀγάπη, true love - knoweth not God, for God is Love" (1 John 4:8).
The Kingdom Of Christ With Special Reference To Premillennialism, Carl N. Last
The Kingdom Of Christ With Special Reference To Premillennialism, Carl N. Last
Bachelor of Divinity
Chiliasm has always been taught in the Church by individuals and particular groups, but it has never been taught as the orthodox faith of the Church. There are some today who hold to Chiliasm because they believe that the early Christian Church advanced the chiliastic arguments. Dr. West in his History of Premillenarian Doctrine claims that “a true Christian Chiliasm was the orthodox faith of the primitive Church in its purest days.” We want to show in introducing this paper that the Church in the first three centuries of its history did not believe in a millennial kingdom of Christ …
Missouri's Condition Of Church Fellowship, W. Arndt
Missouri's Condition Of Church Fellowship, W. Arndt
Concordia Theological Monthly
When Dr. Behnken, President of the Missouri Synod, had delivered his historic address before the convention of the American Lutheran Conference in Rockford, Ill., November 14, various reactions were voiced in non-Missouri circles. The most notable one which we have seen appeared in the Lutheran Outlook of December, 1946, and was written by the editor, Dr. E. E. Ryden. We believe it will be helpful if we spend a few minutes over some of the remarks of Dr. Ryden to understand his position and to evaluate it properly.
Euthanasia, John H. Fritz
Euthanasia, John H. Fritz
Concordia Theological Monthly
The word euthanasia (eu, well; thanatos, death) was formerly used merely to speak of an easy, painless death. It is now being used in the sense of an intentional cutting short of life in the case of disease, or illness, that may be pronounced incurable and is at the same time very painful-mercy killing. There is little literature on this subject. Consulting a number of encyclopedias, I found that some of them do not consider the subject of sufficient importance and interest to be spoken of at all; even one of the recent encyclopedias does not mention it. And those …