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Envious Enemies Of The Cross Of Christ (Philippians 3:18), David E. Fredrickson Jan 2008

Envious Enemies Of The Cross Of Christ (Philippians 3:18), David E. Fredrickson

Faculty Publications

Contrary to the common understanding, the “enemies of the cross of Christ” in Phil 3:18 are the same people who “proclaim Christ from envy and rivalry” in 1:15. These “enemies” want Paul’s fame, but not the suffering that is built into loving.


"How Do We Meet Students Where They Are, While Challenging Them Further?" : Teaching Developmentally., Mary E. Hess Jan 2008

"How Do We Meet Students Where They Are, While Challenging Them Further?" : Teaching Developmentally., Mary E. Hess

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


A More True ‘Domestic And Foreign Missionary Society’: Toward A Missional Polity For The Episcopal Church., Dwight J. Zscheile Jan 2008

A More True ‘Domestic And Foreign Missionary Society’: Toward A Missional Polity For The Episcopal Church., Dwight J. Zscheile

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


My Sinful Self: The Self As Enemy, Steven D. Paulson Jan 2008

My Sinful Self: The Self As Enemy, Steven D. Paulson

Faculty Publications

“We have met the enemy, and he is us,” said Pogo. The “us” is our sinful self, which can be disposed of only by dying to faith in our own power to believe and rising to faith as the daily gift of Christ. For this, we need a preacher, the bringer of an external word to which we can cling


Listening And Learning To Teach In Theological Contexts: An Appreciative Inquiry Model, Mary E. Hess Jan 2008

Listening And Learning To Teach In Theological Contexts: An Appreciative Inquiry Model, Mary E. Hess

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


“The Altar Of Certitude”: Reflections On “Setting” And Rhetorical Interpretation Of The Psalms, Rolf A. Jacobson Jan 2008

“The Altar Of Certitude”: Reflections On “Setting” And Rhetorical Interpretation Of The Psalms, Rolf A. Jacobson

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Two Kinds Of Authority: Law And Gospel, Steven D. Paulson Jan 2008

Two Kinds Of Authority: Law And Gospel, Steven D. Paulson

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Preaching In Lutheran Pulpits In The Age Of Confessionalization, Mary Jane Haemig, Robert Kolb Jan 2008

Preaching In Lutheran Pulpits In The Age Of Confessionalization, Mary Jane Haemig, Robert Kolb

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


"Jesus' Resurrection, The Signs, And The Dynamics Of Faith In The Gospel Of John.", Craig R. Koester Jan 2008

"Jesus' Resurrection, The Signs, And The Dynamics Of Faith In The Gospel Of John.", Craig R. Koester

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Animal Speech As Revelation In Genesis 3 And Numbers 22, Cameron B. R. Howard Jan 2008

Animal Speech As Revelation In Genesis 3 And Numbers 22, Cameron B. R. Howard

Faculty Publications

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The One Who Will Be Born: Preaching Isaiah's Promises In A Harry Potter Culture, Rolf A. Jacobson, Karl Jacobson Oct 2007

The One Who Will Be Born: Preaching Isaiah's Promises In A Harry Potter Culture, Rolf A. Jacobson, Karl Jacobson

Faculty Publications

The prophetic texts for Advent are not merely historical nor merely predictive. They should be read as vital messages to their original context, as promises fulfilled in Jesus, and as living words for hearers today.


Jesus Christ And The Modern Sinner: Karl Barth's Retrieval Of Luther's Substantive Christology, Amy E. Marga Aug 2007

Jesus Christ And The Modern Sinner: Karl Barth's Retrieval Of Luther's Substantive Christology, Amy E. Marga

Faculty Publications

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"Walk In The Spirit": Preaching For Spiritual Growth (Gal. 5:13-6:2), Alan G. Padgett Jul 2007

"Walk In The Spirit": Preaching For Spiritual Growth (Gal. 5:13-6:2), Alan G. Padgett

Faculty Publications

Congregations are hungry for a biblical and trinitarian spirituality. With a sustained biblical leadership, local churches can be places where a genuine evangelical and trinitarian spirituality is reclaimed for our time.


"And Also Many Animals": Biblical Resources For Preaching About Creation, Kathryn M. Schifferdecker Apr 2007

"And Also Many Animals": Biblical Resources For Preaching About Creation, Kathryn M. Schifferdecker

Faculty Publications

The Bible offers the preacher a multitude of texts for preaching about creation and the environment. Preachers can and should use these resources to call hearers to join in the creative and redemptive work of God, in the name of Christ and for the sake of the world.


How Can I Keep From Laughing?, Rolf A. Jacobson Jan 2007

How Can I Keep From Laughing?, Rolf A. Jacobson

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Tolerance And Democracy Instead Of Fundamentalism And Empire, Guillermo C. Hansen Jan 2007

Tolerance And Democracy Instead Of Fundamentalism And Empire, Guillermo C. Hansen

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Go And Make Learners!: Supporting Transformation In Education And Evangelism, Mary E. Hess Jan 2007

Go And Make Learners!: Supporting Transformation In Education And Evangelism, Mary E. Hess

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Worship At The Edges: Redefining Evangelism, Dirk G. Lange Jan 2007

Worship At The Edges: Redefining Evangelism, Dirk G. Lange

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


A Reformation Is A Terrible Thing To Waste: A Promising Theology For An Emerging Missional Church, Gary M. Simpson Jan 2007

A Reformation Is A Terrible Thing To Waste: A Promising Theology For An Emerging Missional Church, Gary M. Simpson

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Ecclesial Communion, God's Publicity And Global Citizenship, Gary M. Simpson Jan 2007

Ecclesial Communion, God's Publicity And Global Citizenship, Gary M. Simpson

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Tolerance And Democracy Instead Of Fundamentalism And Empire, Guillermo C. Hansen Jan 2007

Tolerance And Democracy Instead Of Fundamentalism And Empire, Guillermo C. Hansen

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Purification By Fire : 2 Peter 3 And The Stoic Cosmos, Peter G. Speiser Jan 2007

Purification By Fire : 2 Peter 3 And The Stoic Cosmos, Peter G. Speiser

Master of Arts Theses

No abstract provided.


The Decline Of Denominational Loyalty In A Postmodern Time A Call For Unity, Rebecca Groves Jan 2007

The Decline Of Denominational Loyalty In A Postmodern Time A Call For Unity, Rebecca Groves

Master of Arts Theses

No abstract provided.


Job 31 : The Sermon On The Mount In The Old Testament, Robert Dale Brown Jan 2007

Job 31 : The Sermon On The Mount In The Old Testament, Robert Dale Brown

Master of Arts Theses

No abstract provided.


The Ministry Of Purposeful Missionary Kid Re-Entry Care, Sara Marie Trumm Jan 2007

The Ministry Of Purposeful Missionary Kid Re-Entry Care, Sara Marie Trumm

Master of Arts Theses

No abstract provided.


A Theological, Sociological, And Educational Rationale For The Curriculum : "Luther's Explanation To The Decalogue, As Explored Through Film : A Curriculum For Young Adults" ; Luther's Explanation To The Decalogue As Explored Through Film : A Curriculum For Young Adults, Karen A. Wilson Jan 2007

A Theological, Sociological, And Educational Rationale For The Curriculum : "Luther's Explanation To The Decalogue, As Explored Through Film : A Curriculum For Young Adults" ; Luther's Explanation To The Decalogue As Explored Through Film : A Curriculum For Young Adults, Karen A. Wilson

Master of Arts Theses

No abstract provided.


Children's Ministry Understanding God In The World Relational Developmentally Appropriate Equipping Leaders & Caregivers, Marie Woog Jan 2007

Children's Ministry Understanding God In The World Relational Developmentally Appropriate Equipping Leaders & Caregivers, Marie Woog

Master of Arts Theses

No abstract provided.


Teaching English As A Ministry Of The Church : Diakonia To Our Neighbors In The United States, Emily R. Myallis Jan 2007

Teaching English As A Ministry Of The Church : Diakonia To Our Neighbors In The United States, Emily R. Myallis

Master of Arts Theses

No abstract provided.


"If Jesus Played Video Games, He Would Be A God!" : A Look At Gaming Culture Through The Eyes Of A Christian--And A Look At Christian Culture Through The Eyes Of A Gamer, Paul Curtis Adams Jan 2007

"If Jesus Played Video Games, He Would Be A God!" : A Look At Gaming Culture Through The Eyes Of A Christian--And A Look At Christian Culture Through The Eyes Of A Gamer, Paul Curtis Adams

Master of Arts Theses

No abstract provided.


Renouncing The Devil, Confessing The Christ The Centrality Of Christ's Victory Over The Devil Within The Lutheran Tradition, Erik P. Gravrock Jan 2007

Renouncing The Devil, Confessing The Christ The Centrality Of Christ's Victory Over The Devil Within The Lutheran Tradition, Erik P. Gravrock

Master of Arts Theses

No abstract provided.