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The Validity Of Conditional Prayer And The Providence Of God, Robert Spieler Jun 1950

The Validity Of Conditional Prayer And The Providence Of God, Robert Spieler

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The purpose of the present study is to investigate the problem stated towards the end of' establishing unequivocally the fact that conditional prayer is a valid reality in the realm of God's providence. A solution of the problem is, of course, impossible on any other premises except those which are faithful to Scripture. It will be noted how the systems of rational philosophy serve only to establish the impossibility of reconciling the fact of God’s providence with the fact of conditional prayer. According to such systems, the problem is usually solved by denying either the reality of conditional prayer or …


The Geological Implications Of Genesis Ch 1-11, Fred Kramer Jun 1950

The Geological Implications Of Genesis Ch 1-11, Fred Kramer

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

This thesis is written on the premise that God has given man two books from which he may learn to know Him, the book or nature and the Holy Scripture. There can be no contradiction between these two books. Where men have affirmed contradictions between them, e.g., on scientific grounds, they either misinterpreted scientific data or the words or Scripture.


A Study Of The Religious Attitudes Of A First-Year Class At Concordia Seminary, Edward W. Wessling Jun 1950

A Study Of The Religious Attitudes Of A First-Year Class At Concordia Seminary, Edward W. Wessling

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The purpose of the thesis is to determine--through a study of the religious attitudes of a first-year class at Concordia Seminary-- the concept of Christian faith most generally held by the members of that class.


The New Testament Concept Of The Son Of Man, John Fritz Jun 1950

The New Testament Concept Of The Son Of Man, John Fritz

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The term “Son of Man" was Jesus ‘favorite self-designation. It occurs approximately eighty times in the Gospel records. Though Jesus accepted as appropriate titles for Himself such terms as Messiah, Son of David, the Christ, the Son of God, He at times expressly called Himself the Son of Man in replying to those, who addressed Him with some other title (John 1:49 ,51; Matthew 18: 19, 20).


The Prophectic Office Of Christ And The Power Of The Word, Ralph Fischer Jun 1950

The Prophectic Office Of Christ And The Power Of The Word, Ralph Fischer

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The purpose of this thesis is to set forth that the power of the Word also lies in the prophetic office of Christ, as it is revealed in both the Old and New Testaments and in the oral and written word today. In order to show the power, which the Holy Spirit exerts through the Word, a short section will be devoted to His relationship to the Word. The concluding chapters will set forth the characteristics and the efficacy of the Word. In addition, each section of the outline will be considered as a separate chapter throughout the entire thesis. …


The Parenthesis Of Paul On The Status Of Israel In Romans Nine To Eleven, Erdmann Frenk Jun 1950

The Parenthesis Of Paul On The Status Of Israel In Romans Nine To Eleven, Erdmann Frenk

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

During the past few years and months, especially during the time the new Zionist state of Israel was being formed, much discussion has arisen regarding an age-old problem of an age-old people. Where do these people who have been the modern heirs of a tradition some thousands of years old fit into present-day civilization? However, for the Church, these external and secular happenings have served as a reminder of an even greater problem, namely, where does this people fit in spiritually? What is to happen to this tribe from which the Redeemer Himself stemmed? And this is no new problem, …


The Eschatological Tension Of The Kingdom Of God And Interpretations By American Protestant Theology, Vernon Schreiber Jun 1950

The Eschatological Tension Of The Kingdom Of God And Interpretations By American Protestant Theology, Vernon Schreiber

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The purpose of this paper· is to examine the New Testament teaching of the Kingdom of God and analyze, with limitations the development of' the concept of the Kingdom in American Protestant theology. In our quest for an understanding of the problems raised by an investigation of American theological utterances concerning the Kingdom of God, we have turned first of all, to the New Testament presentation of the Kingdom of God.


Lutheran Youth Groups In Action, Walter Schoedel Jun 1950

Lutheran Youth Groups In Action, Walter Schoedel

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The purpose of this study is to collect, analyze, and interpret information regarding the Young People's program in a limited number of congregations of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Although this is not a nation wide survey, the amount of material obtained is sufficient to present a bird's eye view of' what is happening in the Youth Program or the Church.