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The Inclusive Nature Of Holy Baptism In Luther's Writings, Harry G. Coiner

Concordia Theological Monthly

Though our action or behavior does not make the sacrament valid, nevertheless legitimate concerns are to be expressed from time to time regarding our understanding and employment of Baptism. Luther reminds us that Baptism is no human trifle devised or invented by men, but it is instituted by God Himself; for He strictly commanded that we must be baptized, or we cannot be saved; let no one regard it as a trivial matter, like putting on a new red coat. He expressed his estimation of Baptism in strong terms.

Book Review. - Literatur, Carl S. Meyer

Concordia Theological Monthly

Book Review. - Literatur

Theological Observer, John Theodore Mueller

Concordia Theological Monthly

Theological Observer

Bedeutung Und Eigenart Der Lutherbibel, Heinz Bluhm

Concordia Theological Monthly

Bedeutung und Eigenart der Lutherbibel (Importance and nature of the Luther Bible)

Theology As Habitus Practicus Theosdotos: A Lutheran Emphasis, Henry J. Eggold

Concordia Theological Monthly

The theologians of the 17th century distinguished between the abstract and the concrete use of the term "theology." Only in an abstract, accidental, and relative sense did they call theology "doctrine ... or even a book or a system exhibiting theology."

Theological Observer, John Theodore Mueller

Concordia Theological Monthly

Theological Observer

Heirs Of The Reformation In The Pulpit, Graeme M. Rosenau

Concordia Theological Monthly

Being an heir of the Reformation involves far more than giving oratorical impasto in the pulpit to the slogan ''We have Luther as our Father" and engaging in unbridled ranting against Rome or Geneva. Without scorning necessary and proper polemics, the Lutheran preacher will at the same time be gratefully aware that in the very act of occupying his pulpit he is enjoying one of the richest blessings of his heritage.

Brief Studies, Arthur Carl Piepkorn (Translator)

Concordia Theological Monthly

Two Seventeenth-Century Polemic Litanies

Homiletics: Outlines On The Standard Gospel Series, Alex W. Guebert, Robert H. Smith, Arno Klausmeier

Concordia Theological Monthly

Outlines on the Standard Gospel Series

Book Review. - Literatur, Robert D. Preus

Concordia Theological Monthly

Book Review. - Literatur

Book Review. - Literatur, Robert D. Preus

Concordia Theological Monthly

Book Review. - Literatur

Homiletics: Outlines On The Standard Gospel Series, Alex W. Guebert, Robert H. Smith, Robert R. Bergt

Concordia Theological Monthly

Outlines on the Standard Gospel Series

Theological Observer, John Theodore Mueller

Concordia Theological Monthly

Theological Observer

The Holy Spirit In The Fourth Gospel From The Viewpoint Of Christ's Glorification, Robert Hoeferkamp

Concordia Theological Monthly

Every student of the Bible knows the differences between the Synoptic Gospels on one hand and the Gospel of John on the other. It is the same Christ they portray. But the studied unity of conception, the composition, and the purpose of the Fourth Gospel catch the reader's attention as he turns to it from the Synoptic Gospels. It is the purpose of this paper to point our that one of the keys to the understanding of the Fourth Gospel is its major emphasis on the Holy Spirit. If we understand the nature, purpose, and function of the Holy Spirit …

The Men Of Cleveland, John H. Meyer

Concordia Theological Monthly

From the early history of our church in Cleveland three names emerge very prominently, namely, Heinrich Christian Schwan, his assistant Johann Christoph Wilhelm Lindemann, and Friedrich Conrad Dietrich Wyneken. The fact that within two decades these three leaders lived and labored in Cleveland called attention to the city and made of it an outpost alive in the consciousness and memory of our Synod. A short paragraph will be devoted to their immediate successors in Zion and Trinity congregations, pastors Carl Manthey Zorn and John H. Niemann, who were leaders in their own right; but in the main this paper is …

Book Review. - Literatur, Carl S. Meyer

Concordia Theological Monthly

Book Review. - Literatur

Homiletics: Outlines On The Standard Gospel Series, Alex W. Guebert, Robert H. Smith, Arno Klausmeier

Concordia Theological Monthly

Outlines on the Standard Gospel Series

The Will Of God In The Life Of A Christian, Eugene F. Klug

Concordia Theological Monthly

In what has been called "the greatest piece of theological writing" to come from his pen, The Bondage of the Will, Luther scores his contemporary Erasmus very sorely because of his unwillingness to assert plainly and forthrightly each and every truth which the Scriptures contain. Erasmus took a stance frequently duplicated today when theologians contend that Scripture does not contain propositional truth. Although we grant, of course, that it does not embrace formulations like a dogmatics textbook, the fact is that Scripture, as Luther reminded Erasmus, contains many doctrinal assertions which must be expressed and defended. "Take away assertions," Luther …

Theological Observer, John Theodore Mueller

Concordia Theological Monthly

Theological Observer

The Word Of God In The Theology Of Lutheran Orthodoxy, Robert D. Preus

Concordia Theological Monthly

The intention of this paper is not to offer a complete delineation of the doctrine of the Word of God in the theology of Lutheran orthodoxy, a project entirely too vast to be undertaken within our limited space. Our interest is to learn what the orthodox Lutheran teachers say to us on the specific issues now under debate. I have therefore restricted this study to a simple twofold purpose: (l) to present and analyze what Lutheran orthodoxy has said on the chief problems concerning the doctrine of the Word and (2) to offer significant observations regarding the real concerns and …

Book Review. - Literatur, William J. Danker

Concordia Theological Monthly

Book Review. - Literatur

Theological Observer, John Theodore Mueller

Concordia Theological Monthly

Theological Observer

The Crisis Of Theological Historicism And How It May Be Overcome, William Mundle, Herbert J. Bouman (Translator)

Concordia Theological Monthly

Our theme, the crisis of theological historicism, is to be taken in a double sense. In the first place, I am thinking of the crisis which the historical approach has precipitated in theology and, in the second place, of the problems created by a consistent application of the historical method in historical research itself. As we shall see, both are related. To limit the theme, I shall confine myself to the questions connected with New Testament exegesis. However, a contest fought out in this arena will naturally have far-reaching consequences for the total understanding of theology.

Homiletics: Outlines On The Standard Gospel Series, Alex W. Guebert, Robert H. Smith, Robert R. Bergt

Concordia Theological Monthly

Outlines on the Standard Gospel Series

Bible Study In The Life Of The Church, Oscar E. Feucht

Concordia Theological Monthly

At its 44th regular convention (1959) our church resolved "that the Synod reemphasize to its congregations the central place which the Bible has in Lutheran theology and the importance of Bible study in parish life and work." While in its theology our Synod has always emphasized the doctrine of Holy Scripture, the corresponding practice in the life of the church (as also in other ages) has left much to be desired. Bible use has not always reflected the church's teaching on Holy Scripture. It is for this reason that in every generation the church needs to ask itself: Is the …

The Devotional Use Of The Bible, James G. Manz

Concordia Theological Monthly

Our topic suggests that there is another use of the Holy Bible. This is the study of Holy Scripture which is traditionally associated with the discipline of theological seminaries and the work of Biblical scholars and ministers. Its technical term is exegesis and has as its task to get out of the sacred text what God put into it. To achieve its purpose an exegetical study of Scripture involves knowledge of the ancient tongues. Martin Luther had a high regard for that language study which had as its aim the understanding of the meaning of the Scripture. He said, "As …

Religion In America And The Church's Use Of Mass Media, Carl Schalk

Concordia Theological Monthly

There is little doubt that the church today faces a unique opportunity as well as a unique responsibility in communicating the message of God in Christ to man today.

The greatest need is for the churches to listen to what God says to them and through them. Yet the churches have equal responsibility to determine the best ways in which they can pass on to those who do not hear and who do not listen, what they know and believe about their Lord and Savior.

Book Review. - Literatur, Robert D. Preus

Concordia Theological Monthly

Book Review. - Literatur

A Ministry To Ministers, Walter J. Bartling

Concordia Theological Monthly

The student generation has never been known for stability and singleness of purpose. Sharp swings in mood, indecisiveness, and fickleness in professional intent may be regarded as normal psychological phenomena. Yet there is a growing concern among teachers in our ministerial training schools. The present student generation seems to be suffering from an unusually aggravated case of rootlessness and indecision. Many students find it extremely difficult to project themselves into their future parish situations.

Theological Observer, John Theodore Mueller

Concordia Theological Monthly

Theological Observer