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Faith Triumphant-Echoes From The Epistle To The Hebrews, Paul M. Bretscher
Faith Triumphant-Echoes From The Epistle To The Hebrews, Paul M. Bretscher
Concordia Theological Monthly
Who wrote the Epistle to the Hebrews? No one knows. But every reader of this epistle does know that its author was a man of faith. The term "faith" appears some 30 times in the epistle. Together with related terms, it constitutes one of the chief motifs in the epistle. On the basis of this epistle, we shall examine I. The Nature of Faith, and II. The Triumph of Faith.
The International Student-Test Of A Living Church, William J. Danker
The International Student-Test Of A Living Church, William J. Danker
Concordia Theological Monthly
In a world in which the process of homogenization is being stepped up constantly, it is not surprising that we have reached the era of the International Man. Amid the strident cries of nationalism from newly independent nations of Asia and Africa and in the complacently preoccupied provincialism of America's Midwest it is easy to overlook him, but he is there.
Melanchthon As Educator And Humanist, Carl S. Meyer
Melanchthon As Educator And Humanist, Carl S. Meyer
Concordia Theological Monthly
Melanchthon, it seems, lacked a sense of humor. Tactful, careful, intent on weighing the pros and cons of each question, working all day even on Sunday, grubbing and grinding, this was Melanchthon according to Martin Luther, who had ample opportunity to observe his friend and colleague.
"Melanchthon, Christ's Witness" (Editorial Comment), George W. Hoyer
"Melanchthon, Christ's Witness" (Editorial Comment), George W. Hoyer
Concordia Theological Monthly
This was the theme of a chapel address with which Prof. Henry W. Reimann introduced the observance at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, on April 19-21, of the quadricentennial of Melanchthon’s death. This issue presents three short papers read at this occasion; others are scheduled for later issues. The papers were not written for publication and are presented substantially as read, along with such documentation as had been added to the papers. Some of the leading thoughts of Professor Reimann's address may fittingly introduce this little symposium.
Melanchthon The Churchman, Gilbert A. Thiele
Melanchthon The Churchman, Gilbert A. Thiele
Concordia Theological Monthly
In presenting Melanchthon as churchman we try to erect a little monument to him as a man of and for the church. To assist us in bringing some order into a large mass of fact and interpretation which has been accumulating over four centuries, we have thought it good to distribute our tribute over several areas.
What Is A "Missionary," Anyway?, Graeme M. Rosenau
What Is A "Missionary," Anyway?, Graeme M. Rosenau
Concordia Theological Monthly
What is a "missionary," anyway? The answer cannot be given in 30 minutes or 30 hours. Some things that are extremely important can be said, and this iS an attempt to say them. But what is said can by its very generality point only beyond itself to the greatness of the work we missionaries have laid upon us and to the incalculable magnitude of the divine grace that has called us, even us, in our weakness and incapability, to perform it and has given us the power and promise that guarantee success. Only let us remember that the succes will …
The Theological Implications Of Confirmation, Arthur C. Repp
The Theological Implications Of Confirmation, Arthur C. Repp
Concordia Theological Monthly
Since the Christian's whole life is a continuous spiritual Baptism, what is the relationship of the Word and the Lord's Supper in Baptism? Are they subordinate to it? Not at all. As Regin Prenter points out, it is just because the baptismal covenant, God's promise of man's salvation and man's faith in God's promise, implies the necessity of a lifelong exercise of man's faith in that covenant that there is a need for a continuous sanctifying activity of the living Word, not in competition with, but in consequence of the regenerating activity of the living Word in Baptism. ln this …
The Theological Implications Of Confirmation, Arthur C. Repp
The Theological Implications Of Confirmation, Arthur C. Repp
Concordia Theological Monthly
The Lutheran practice of confirmation can hardly be described as uniform during its long history. The differences varied greatly both in number and in kind as many accretions attached themselves to this practice. Because there was no Biblical basis for confirmation, the Lutheran Church did not hesitate to warrant new emphases and directions with changing circumstances and needs. As confirmation is practiced today, especially in the United States, it is cluttered with the remnants of such additions, the origins of which are rarely recognized. Just as the Reformation Church thought it was restoring confirmation in accord with the tradition of …
Prolegomena According To Karl Barth, Robert D. Preus
Prolegomena According To Karl Barth, Robert D. Preus
Concordia Theological Monthly
In a former article I pointed out by way of introduction that Karl Barth by his raking cognizance of both exegesis and church history ranks rightfully above most of his contemporaries as a dogmatician of stature. In the present article I shall try to examine Barth's opinion on the subjects of theology and dogmatics more specifically. We shall find that Barth takes a position on the matter of prolegomena very close to that of the 16th- and 17th-cenrury Lutheran and Reformed teachers, that his position is in the main both Scriptural and sane. Here, although we shall perhaps discern nothing …