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The Validity Of Separating Altar From Pulpit Fellowship, Steven Bauer
The Validity Of Separating Altar From Pulpit Fellowship, Steven Bauer
Master of Divinity Thesis
This solution to the problem of church fellowship between the ALC and the LCMS deserves some attention. It offers a simple but practical compromise which seems to go a long way towards seeking out Christian fellowship among Lutheran church bodies which are very close while protecting their concern for the truth of God's Word. But, no matter how pratical it may be, the primary question we must ask of it is, "Is this in accordance with God's Word?” The purpose of this paper is to determine whether the separation of altar from pulpit fellowship is valid in the light of …
The Whole Counsel Of God: A Study Of The Development Of The Church Year And The Pericopal System, Neil Andersen
The Whole Counsel Of God: A Study Of The Development Of The Church Year And The Pericopal System, Neil Andersen
Master of Divinity Thesis
Within the scope of this paper the cycle of worship will be examined. This cycle of worship, called the "Church Year" has taken two forms. Traditionally, with the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of England, the Eastern Rites, and the Lutheran Churches a set pattern or Liturgical Year has been followed. As will be seen this has developed into a rich and complete celebration including the life and ministry of the Savior from His birth and culminating in His Triumphant return. The first half is termed the First Semester of the Church Year or the Dominical Semester. This is followed …