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The Implications Of Dialogue For The Preacher, Luke Stephan
The Implications Of Dialogue For The Preacher, Luke Stephan
Bachelor of Divinity
In this paper I will attempt to relate some of the insights which scholars have made concerning the principle of dialogue to the needs of the preacher. I will not attempt to make any exhaustive study of how the principle of dialogue can help the general relations between a pastor and his people, as in the area of pastoral counseling. Such a study could be very fruitful as a topic in itself. I will attempt to center all my attention on the pastor as preacher in the congregation.
Titus 3:5 And Baptismal Regeneration, Adrian Leske
Titus 3:5 And Baptismal Regeneration, Adrian Leske
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
The aim of this thesis, therefore, is to review the various interpretations of Titus 3:5 and baptismal regeneration throughout the history of the Church, to examine them in the light of their environments, and finally to reach a conclusion as to the meaning of Titus 3:5 and baptismal regeneration on the basis of an exegetical study or the text in its historical background. It is contended that once a true understanding of baptismal regeneration has been reached other problems dealing with baptism will be readily resolved. It is also contended that with a right understanding or baptismal regeneration the danger …
The Doctrine Of Baptism As An Ecumenical Factor, Elvin Janetzki
The Doctrine Of Baptism As An Ecumenical Factor, Elvin Janetzki
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
This ecumenical problem of apparent unity in disunity is the starting point for this study. All aspects of the problem, however, cannot be fully investigated here, so it has been narrowed down to show how a major ecumenical organization, The World Council of Churches, through its Assemblies and Commissions has become increasingly interested in the doctrine of Holy Baptism, to investigate why it has done so, and to trace the attempts it has made to formulate a doctrine of Baptism that it is hoped will resolve the problem of unity in disunity to the satisfaction of all concerned.