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Horace Bushnell's Moral Influence Theory Of The Atonement, Arlin A. Holtz
Horace Bushnell's Moral Influence Theory Of The Atonement, Arlin A. Holtz
Bachelor of Divinity
In the present treatise, it will be our purpose to examine Bushnell’s Moral Influence theory, and observe how the liberal and rationalistic tendencies are reflected in it. Special attention will be given to those teachings which contain error and are closely connected with the Moral Influence view, for example, his teaching on the Trinity, the person of Christ, imputed righteousness, faith, etc. It is our purpose, therefore to present a clear analysis of Bushnell’s theory including the reason for its development and the subsequent implications for modern theology.
The Spoken Word In Luther's Theology (1528-1532), George Weller
The Spoken Word In Luther's Theology (1528-1532), George Weller
Bachelor of Divinity
The present study is concerned with the nature of these as they find expression in the words of Martin Luther. We are restricting ourselves to only a portion of the first: to the Word, i.e., the Gospel. A study of the Sacraments would lead the study on to many tangents unrelated to our immediate concern. Furthermore, the genius of Lutheranism has often been identified as a Theology of the Word: it is in the sphere of a Word-principle, then, that Lutheranism’s own view should appear in its clearest expression. The Word as a means of Grace and its relation to …
Emil Brunner And His Idea Of Chrisitan Philosophy, Vernon Boriack
Emil Brunner And His Idea Of Chrisitan Philosophy, Vernon Boriack
Bachelor of Divinity
By this method Christian revelation can maintain its station unblushingly and remain vital and valid for any scientific world view that future generations may evolve. Thus today, Emil Brunner - prolific writer, brilliant lecturer, stirring preacher - has taken his stand and is zealously striving to reinterpret, theologically and philosophically what he thinks Christianity must be made to mean for his community and for the whole world at large if the Church would endure.