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A Lutheran Confessional Critique Of The Understanding And Function Of The Believer’S Union With Christ In The Theolcgy Of Watchman Nee, Dennis Paul Schiefelbein

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The purpose of this thesis, therefore, is to construct systematically Nee's understanding of the believer's union with Christ, and then outline the function he ascribes to this union in Christian sanctification. Then after identifying specific focal points on which Nee's theological system depends, I will bring an extensive study of the Lutheran Confessions to bear on these issues. In terms of a question, has Nee developed a theology which may be acceptable to Confessional Lutheranism? Our study will begin with a brief historical section on Nee.

Fighting For People, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

An article about loving and investing our lives in others. Note typed at top reads "UPREACH article".

Mission: Vol. 14, No. 5

Mission

Mission: Vol. 14, No. 5. The articles in this issue include: "From the Editor," "James A. Garfield, President: Child of the Restoration Movement" by William C. Ringenberg, "The Rise and Fall (and Rise and Fall and Rise and Fall) of Marriage" by Harold Straughn, "Portrait of a Passionate Writer" by Neil Gallagher, "God's Grace and the Christian Mission" by Elmer Prout, "In a Leningrad Church" by Allan W. Lee, "Books" by Bobbie Lee Holley, and "Forum."

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 15 No 2 - November 1980), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

In This Issue: By Editor - 157 / Calvin Seminary's Encounter with Ford Lewis Battles by John H. Kromminga - 158 / John Calvin: The Form of Prayers and Songs of the Church, 1542: Letter to the Reader translated by Ford Lewis Battles - 160 / Ford Lewis Battles: 1915-1979. Calvin Scholar and Church Historian Extraordinary by Jim O'Brien - 166 / Calvin's Treatise "Against the Libertines" introduction by Allen Verhey. Translation by Robert G. Wilkie and Allen Verhey - 190 / "Temporary Faith" and the Certainty of Salvation by David Foxgrover - 220 / Calvin and Copernicus: The …

Mission: Vol. 14, No. 4

Mission

Mission: Vol. 14, No. 4. The articles in this issue include: "1980: A Year of Religious Politics" from the Editor, "Restorationism and American Politics" by John Orr, "Politicizing the Family" by Prentice Meador, "The Flap Over Humanism" from the Editor, "'Let the Reader Understand': Hearing the Word of God" by Bruce Edwards, Jr., "Creative Anxiety" by Grady Jim Robinson, "Books: Small Gifts" by Bobbie Lee Holley, and "Forum."

The Guardians At The Gate: Archetypes, Angels And A Priori Forms, Philip Novak

Collected Faculty Scholarship

"In response to the growing cross-disciplinary interest in the transformability of human consciousness, this paper explores the doctrines of t consciousness as found in the work of four great Western metaphysicians -- Plato/Plotinus, St. Thomas Aquinas and Immanuel Kant. In Plato and Poltinus, in St. Thomas, and possibly in Kant as well, there lie oft-overlooked doctrines of at least two distinct forms of consciousness -- a normal, egoic, subject-object consciousness on the one hand, and , on the other hand, a transcendental consciousness in which one understands the true end of human life to be knowledge of and union with …

Mission: Vol. 14, No. 3

Mission

Mission: Vol. 14, No. 3. The articles in this issue include: "Shibboleths in the Schools" from the Editor, "Schizophrenia: A Mother Reflects" by Ms. M., "Blessed are the Meek" by Stuart L. Love, "The Alpha and the Iota" by Peggy S. Holley, "Of Baseball Cards, Tomatoes, and Heroes" by Dale Brown, "His Truth is Marching On!" by Keith A. Mitchell, "Whatever Happened to Integrity?" by Ben B. Boothe, and "Books" by Bobbie Lee Holley.

Modernizing The Case For God: A Review Of Time's Review, Nick Van Til

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

Mission: Vol. 14, No. 2

Mission

Mission: Vol. 14, No. 2. The articles in this issue include: "Roots? Why Bother?" from the Editor, "The Sectional Origins of the Churches of Christ" by David Edwin Harrell, Jr., "The Churches of Christ and Religion in the South" by Samuel S. Hill, Jr., "Books: Robert E. Hooper: Crying in the Wilderness" by Bobbie Lee Holley, "The South Moves West" by Bruce Bradberry, "Bibliography," and "Forum."

Billy Graham’S Theology Of Conversion In The Light Of The Lutheran Confessions, Wilhelm Stoll

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The broad aim of the author was therefore to prepare a comprehensive summary of Graham's theology of conversion and to offer a comparative and critical analysis of it in the light of the Lutheran Confessions. The aim was not to deal specifically with the obvious question of the sacraments and their serious omission from his theology. In any case, the study was to be based only on Graham's own published writings, and they hardly refer to the sacraments. The more specific goal within the broader context that had to be considered was to discover and come to grips with the …

Mission: Vol. 14, No. 1

Mission

Mission: Vol. 14, No. 1. The articles in this issue include: "The Arkansas Traveler" from the Editor, "On Shedding Fig Leaves" by Norman Murphy, "The Right to be Wrong" by R. Wayne Willis, "Quilt'n Grandma's Quilt" by Karen Mosman, "Worship and Artistic Integrity" by Jack Boyd, "The Difference in God--and the Difference it Makes" by LeVerne Metz, "Growing as as a Christian and as a Professional" by Edward G. Holley, "The People Person" by Ben Boothe, and "books: Flannery O'Connor: Writing for the Glory of God" by Robin Foreman.

Heartbeat Long-Range Planning Position Paper 1, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

"The following pages reflect an assessment of where the country is (as respects our work), of certain principles inherent in heartbeat and a proposed organizational structure that could support the work". -- p.1

Handwritten note at top of p. 6 (key quote): "Anything can happen where there is relationship; nothing happens without it ... Hence, the approach must create the maximum number of possible relationships".

The Beauty Of Forgiveness, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

An article about recovering life and joy through forgiving self and others. Note typed at top reads "Upreach Magazine Article".

Heartbeat Workshop Media Analysis 1979 And 1980 Workshops, Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

Analyzes the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns used in Heartbeat's outreach workshops during 12 months between 1979-1980. Effectiveness was judged on terms of drawing people to the event, not in terms of long-term connection.

Rates various types of mediums (newspapers, radio) and locations (audience demographics). Shows charts relating cost of advertising to results.

Mission: Vol. 13, No. 12

Mission

Mission: Vol. 13, No. 12. The articles in this issue include: "The Bible Chair Movement, 1918-1964" by Ronald B. Flowers, "Campus Ministry in the Past Twenty Years: Some Personal Reflections" by John F. Wilson, "Graduate Studies in Religion for Women" by Debbie Haggard, "The Bible Chair Vision Comes of Age at the University of Texas" by Bob Burgess, "Exploring the Primitive Church: The Institute for the Study of Christian Origins" by W. L. Thompson, and "Forum."

The Edifying Influence Of Soren Kierkegaard, Alan Dunn

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Soren Kierkegaard is presented as a Christian corrective to nineteenth century idealism. The nature of idealism is described as it arises in Hegelianism, the ecclesiastical structure, and the cultural setting. The Hegelian ontology of "pure thought," the principle of "mediation," and the striving for "objectivity" are presented as the fundamental obstacles to the assimilation of Christianity. Kierkegaard approaches these issues maieutically. This method is discussed as it relates to the author and his works. The stages of existence (i.e. Aesthetic, Ethical, Religiousness A, and Religiousness B) are described in relation to Kierkegaard's maieutical approach. Kierkegaard's Christological concern is discussed. Comments …

Mission: Vol. 13, No. 11

Mission

Mission: Vol. 13, No. 11. The articles included in this issue include: "A People Without a History" from the Editor, "The Majesty and Misery of Man" by Bill Love, "Saints Alive" by William J. Cook, "Jesus and Metaphysics, or a Prayer for Nuckkerweener Anyway" by Ron Durahm, "Flowers" by Steven Spidell, "A Heritage of Peace" by Gary Cummings, "Books" by Bobbie Lee Holley, "The Irony in Alexander Campbell" by the Editor, and "Forum."

The Preservation And Restoration Of Creation With A Special Reference To Romans 8:18-23, Robert Neff

Doctor of Theology Dissertation

The topic dealt with in this dissertation is "The Preservation and Restoration of Creation." In dealing with this topic there is "A Special Reference to Rom. 8:18-23" since this passage, if any, is the "sedes doctrinae" of such a topic. To deal with this passage of Scripture in connection with the "Restoration of Creation" is not at all exotic or peripheral to the Gospel message. R. C. H. Lenski sees the teaching of this pericope as "the final result of justification by faith as it is depicted by Paul. This is the great consolation section ofRomans."1If the human body is …

An Examination Of The Lutheran Doctrine Of Conversion, George Volkert

Master of Divinity Thesis

Having summarized the doctrine of conversion and its relation to the various articles of faith, it becomes incumbent upon us in a paper of the scope of this one to focus our attention on one aspect of this vast topic with the present prominence of "decision theology,” popularized by such as Billy Graham and asserted in many evangelism programs, notably Dr. James Kennedy's Evangelism Explosion, one particular aspect of Lutheran teaching stands out as deserving our special attention. That point on which we wish to concentrate is Luther's understanding of man as pure passive (purely passive) or mere passive(merely passive) …

Mission: Vol. 13, No. 10

Mission

Mission: Vol. 13, No. 10. The articles in this issue include: "The Bible and Our Culture" from the Editor, "Biblical Theology and the Restoration Movement" by Thomas H. Olbricht, "What Kind of Man was This?" by Kris Engdahl, "The Historical Reliability of the Bible" by Jim Whitfield, "Seeing is not Believing" by Gene Shelburne, "Saints Alive" by William J. Cook, "Glimpses of Our Past" by Thomas H. Olbricht, "Books" by Bobbie Lee Holley, and "Forum."

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 15 No 1 - April 1980), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Articles: The Lord’s Motivated Concern for the Underprivileged by David H. Engelhard - 5 / The World Council of Churches and Interreligious Dialogue by Klaas Runia - 27 / The Contours of the Reformed Understanding of Christian Mission: An Attempt at Delineation by Jerald D. Gort - 47 / Towards a New Interpretation of Hebrews 6:4–6 by Verlyn D. Verbrugge - 61 / Book Reviews - Adams, Jay E., editor-in-chief, The Journal of Pastoral Practice (Vol. II, No. 1 & Vol. III, No. 2), reviewed by Peter L. Van Katwyk - 74 / Berkhof, Hendrikus, Christ the Meaning …

Mission: Vol. 13, No. 9

Mission

Mission: Vol. 13, No. 9. The articles in this issue include: "Remembering a Valued Friend" by Ray F. Chester, "Great Expectations" from the Editor, "Apostle of the Rope an Apocryphal Tale" by Donna Glee Williams, "The Ultimate Challenge: To Appreciate God's Infinity" by LeVerne Metz, "Losing the Way" by Michael Weed, "Saints Alive" by William J. Cook, "From Person to Parson and Back" by Robert Meyers, "Books" by Bobbie Lee Holley, and "Forum."

Hermeneutical And Confessional Implications Of "Covenant", John Zinkand

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

The Fruit Of The Spirit, Howard M. Ervin

Sermons on the Holy Spirit

This is a transcript of a lecture given by Howard M. Ervin at Christian Life Fellowship in 1980. Ervin discusses the relationship between the fruit of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Cor 12.

Excerpt: The fruits of the Spirit are the evidence of the new birth. The manifestations of the Spirit are the evidence of the Pentecostal experience. You are not a Christian because you’ve been baptized, quote, unquote, in the Spirit, you’re a Christian because you’ve received Jesus and been made partaker of the Divine Nature and the Divine attributes of God are there …

The Reformation In Norway: A Historical-Bibliographical Survey, Jack Preus

Master of Divinity Thesis

The purpose of this study is to explore a few of the many questions that could be raised concerning the advent of the Reformation to Norway. When did the Lutheran Church of Norway begin? How did it come into being? Where did it begin? Where did it flourish first? How did Norway become a truly “Lutheran" country? Who were the heros or the antiheros of the Reformation in Norway? Where can one go to find out more about the Church of Norway? This study attempts to answer some of these questions.

Mission: Vol. 13, No. 8

Mission

Mission: Vol. 13, No. 8. The articles in this issue include: "The Truth That Makes Us Free" From the Editor, "We've Sold the Farm!" by Robert Meyers, "From Magic to Mystery" by LeVerne Metz, "The Ordeal of Compassion" by Leonard Allen, "The Times Really are a Changin'" by Allen Holden, Jr., "Sure-Fire Religion" by William J. Cook, Jr., "'Books: Silence' by Bobbie Lee Holley" reviewed by Steven Spidell, and "Malachi and the Bored Congregation" by Lana Wisenbaker.

Feeling Good About Being A Christian: Austin, Tx Pt.3 Of 3, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Text of talk given in Austin, Texas on February 1980. Part 3 of 3.

Feeling Good About Being A Christian: Austin, Tx Pt.1 Of 3, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Text of talk given in Austin, Texas on February 1980. Part 1 of 3.

Feeling Good About Being A Christian: Austin, Tx Pt.2 Of 3, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Text of talk given in Austin, Texas on February 1980. Part 2 of 3.

He Loves Forever, Thomas H. Olbricht

ACU Brown Library Monograph Series

Despite popular opinion, the primary characteristic of God in the Old Testament is love. His love is intense and unremitting. His love is forever. This point can’t be stressed too much. The central focus of the Old Testament is God’s love. Written in an easy-to-read and well-documented style, Dr. Thomas Olbricht’s book provides us with an inspiring look at the steadfast, immeasurable love God has for his children by examining the following: Creation, blessings through Abraham, deliverance in the Exodus, protection in the wilderness, promise through the covenants, love through the law, victory in the conquest, inheritance of the land, …