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Marriage, Divorce And Remarriage An Interpretation Of Matthew 19:3-12 In The Context Of Old & New Testament And Judaica, Lane Burgland
Marriage, Divorce And Remarriage An Interpretation Of Matthew 19:3-12 In The Context Of Old & New Testament And Judaica, Lane Burgland
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
The purpose of£ this study is to examine the principal text (Matthew 19:3-12) in its historical context and in light of the rest of Scripture and draw conclusions appropriate to a Lutheran pastoral setting.
Divorce And Remarriage In 1 Corinthians 7_10-16- An Evaluation Of The Interpretation Of Writers Of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Jerald Joersz
Divorce And Remarriage In 1 Corinthians 7_10-16- An Evaluation Of The Interpretation Of Writers Of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Jerald Joersz
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
The purpose of this thesis is to re-examine 1 Cor. 7:10-16, on the basis of which desertio malitiosa has been regarded as a second "ground" for divorce, with the liberty of remarriage. Our intention is to address the question at the level suggested by the second of the above two approaches to the interpretation of the divorce and remarriage texts, and to inquire whether in fact the traditional position regarding malicious desertion as articulated by theologians of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod LCMS) can be substantiated by a valid exegesis of the text.9 With the Biblical text as our norm, we …
The Concept Of Marriage As Found In Doctrine And Covenants, Section 132:1-33 And Matt. 19:3-8 And 22:23-30: A Comparison Of Latter-Day Saint And Biblical Teachings, Thomas Burton
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
The purpose in writing this thesis is to attempt to objectively clarify and evaluate the Latter-day- Saint interpretation and application of the doctrinal revelation of marriage for eternity to determine whether it is biblical. The thesis will be divided into three major parts: Part I: The Latter-day Saint Concept of Marriage for Eternity as Derived From Doctrine and Covenants 132:1-33 and Matt. 19:3-8 and 22:23-30: Part II, The Biblical Concept of Marriage Based on Matt. 19:3-8 and 22:23-30; and Part III: A Comparison and Evaluation: of Latter-day Saint and Biblical Concepts of Marriage and Its State After Death.
Premarital Guidance In Military Pastoral Care, Edward Schneider
Premarital Guidance In Military Pastoral Care, Edward Schneider
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
Clergymen are in an advantageous position to give premarital counseling. Some young people take part in family life education if it is offered. Others do not formally study family living before they make definite marriage plans. In preparation for their wedding they do make themselves available to the clergyman whom they have selected to perform their ceremony. The clergyman can use the opportunity to educate the couple to deal with the stresses of family living. He can help the partners prepare themselves for their roles as husband and wife and for the demands which will accompany their marriage. He can …
The Constitutive Nature Of A Christian Marriage And Its Application Toward Pastoral Practice In A Remarriage Situation, Walter Koehler
The Constitutive Nature Of A Christian Marriage And Its Application Toward Pastoral Practice In A Remarriage Situation, Walter Koehler
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
It is the thesis of this paper that there is a further dimension of love and faith which is operative among Christian spouses within their marriage relationship by virtue of their relationship to God in Christ Jesus that warrants the appellation “Christian marriage" in the fullest sense of the term. The term "marriage" will be understood in this paper within the context and dimension of this distinctive feature.
The Figure Of Marriage In Ephesians 5:21-33, Fredrick Wiese
The Figure Of Marriage In Ephesians 5:21-33, Fredrick Wiese
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
This thesis is an investigation of the figure of marriage in Ephesians 5:21-33. The specific problem is to determine whether or not in these verses the figure exists as it does throughout Scripture. Thus this discussion necessitates establishing what characteristics, if any, are common to the figure of marriage in the Old Testament and New Testament. The ultimate question that results is are Christ and the Church regarded as husband and wife in these verses?" The answer will be determined in these verses by specific statements to that effect or by the description of the relationship between Christ and the …
Spiritual Marriage In The Early Church - A Suggested Interpretation Of 1 Corinthians 7_36-38, Roland Seboldt
Spiritual Marriage In The Early Church - A Suggested Interpretation Of 1 Corinthians 7_36-38, Roland Seboldt
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
This study will begin with an examination of variant readings to establish the text.
Five known interpretations of 1 Corinthians 7:36-38 will be presented ·with critical evaluation. Both favorable and unfavorable arguments will be discussed.
The Social Ethics Of St Paul With Implications For Marriage And The Family, Walter Fisher
The Social Ethics Of St Paul With Implications For Marriage And The Family, Walter Fisher
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
In this paper it is our intention to confine ourselves to a treatment of St. Paul’s social ethics. He has a great deal to say on this subject. We shall first of all develop the principles of his social message in general, and then confine ourselves to the implications of these principles for the basic social institution as we see what he has to say about marriage and the family.