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The Practice Of Hymn Singing During The Sixteenth Century, Theodore Paul Klammer

Bachelor of Divinity

If this work of restoring an intelligent appreciation and usage of the Lutheran musical heritage and traditions is to continue and become increasingly effective, it becomes apparent that every minister of' the Church, whether pastor, choirmaster, or organist, must to a greater or lesser degree study and become acquainted with the musical principles and usages of the Church in her golden age, the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. This thesis is an effort in that direction.

The Activity Of Angels In The Ministry Of Jesus, John E. Graudin

Bachelor of Divinity

The question this thesis attempts to answer is, "What were the activities of the angels during the earthly ministry of Jesus?” The scope of this thesis lies within the range of that question. It has been my aim to draw together the known material about the angels during this period, thus allowing us to get a better overview of their activities and importance.

A Study Of The Temple In The Gospel Of John, Harold E. Remus

Bachelor of Divinity

This study of the Temple in the Gospel of John indicates the fulfillment of the Old Testament Temple and its cultus in Jesus Christ. Although this is a Johannine study, it has been possible to take account of sayings about the Temple in the other three Gospels and to show their significance in a way that would have been impossible had the Fourth Gospel never been written.

The Divine Love Motif In Hosea And Jeremiah, Norman Charles Habel

Bachelor of Divinity

The main objective of this study then. is to outline clearly both the encounter and the message of each prophet over against the love of God, and to understand the basic concepts of the divine love motif as found in these two authors . On the basis of this outline certain leading conclusions can be formed by comparing the principle themes in each writer. In this way the basic unity and the significant diversity of their outlook can be summarized.

The Church Resists The Nazis, G J. Gerike

Bachelor of Divinity

It shall be the burden of this paper to try to paint a. fair1y accurate picture of the Church conditions under the Nazis, and to show that the Church did resist the Nazis, but perhaps the resistance was not as virile as it might have been. Furthermore, we are limiting the scope of this paper to the answering of the above posed questions in their relationship to the Protestant Church, more particularly the Lutheran State Church.

The Biblical Teaching Of The Visio Dei- A General Overview Of Its Scope And Its Implications For The Christian, Richard William Baldes

Bachelor of Divinity

While Greek and similar systems oftheo1ogy are fascinating, we want to examine briefly some that were a bit more connected and invo1ved with Christianity, and note their stress or lack of stress on the visio Dei. These will not necessarily be contemporary with New Testament times nor is it the purpose of this examination to revea1 their influence on, or their being influenced by the Christian teaching. The purpose of this examination is merely to give the reader an idea of the various strains of thought that were rampant in the people to whom the Christian teaching of the visio …

The Doctrine Of The Holy Angels In Roman Catholicism As Contrasted With Scripture, M Erich Knippa

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of my thesis is to set forth the doctrine of the holy Angels as it is taught in Roman Catholicism, the doctrine of the holy angels as it is presented to us in Scripture, and to evaluate this facet of Roman theology in the light of Scriptural witness.

The Immortality Of The Soul As Presented In The Lutheran Confessons, Victor Felten

Bachelor of Divinity

The study of the concept of the immortality of the individual soul, or at least of survival in some form after death, seeks to ascertain the fate of condition, temporary or eternal, of individual souls, and how far the issues of the future depend on the present life. Here is where immortality is basic to eschatological implications.

The Holy Spirit As A Seal And An Earnest- An Interpretation Of Ephesians 1:13-14, Wesley William Isenberg

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this thesis was to determine, within the framework of Ephesians l:13-14, the basic meanings and the resultant implications of the terms “seal” and “earnest” when applied to the Holy Spirit. As indicated by the title, the result of such a purpose is a detailed interpretation of two verses of the Pauline corpus.

The Peace-Offering Of The Old Testament, John Dede

Bachelor of Divinity

The subject with which we are here concerned is the Old Testament peace-offering. To the New Testament Christian, Who no longer relies for his salvation upon ritual sacrifices, but rather trusts in the atoning work of Christ, that subject may seem of little value. But to a Christian who realizes that his faith is founded in the Word of God in the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, any inquiry into the subject matter of that Book becomes important. As the apostle says, “These things were written for our learning.”

John R Mott, His Work With The Student Christian Movement To The Founding Of The World's Student Christian Federation, John K. Sorensen

Bachelor of Divinity

In order to keep the unity of the work before the eyes of the reader the author shall endeavor to point out in the course of Mott's early life his frequent allusions to the dream of a student world united under the banner of Christ. Why should the student be singled out for such a union? The answer is found in the life of Mott.

The Christology Of The Apocalypse Based On The Lamb Passages, Donald R. Krueger

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis attempts to set forth a Christology of the Book of Revelation, more exactly called in the transliterated form of its first Greek word, the Apocalypse. The purpose of the writer has been to present, to the best of his ability under God, the portrait of Jesus Christ which the sacred text of the Apocalypse paints.

The Prayer Life Of St. Paul, Donald Walter Balster

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this thesis is to correlate, catalog, and analyze all references to prayer in the Pauline Epistles and the Book of Acts. The Apostle's prayers and commands to pray give insight into his prayer life and point up the Christ-centeredness of his faith.

A History Of Concordia College, New Orleans, Henry Niermann

Bachelor of Divinity

The problem dealt with in this paper has led up to the question, Why did the school close? A threefold answer has been offered: (a) Conditions in the city of New Orleans did not permit the expansion of the school; (b) The Lutheran people in the South did not gift proper support to the school; ( c) There was a lack of measures on the part of the leaders to avert a crisis.

The report was written with a hope that some of the problems and difficulties which face secondary schools may be met, and that the schools of the …

Contemporary Architecture In The Lutheran Church Of America, Arlis John Ehlen

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this study baa been to report, on the state of the so-called “contemporary1” (or "modern,” or “functional” architecture in American Lutheran circles. Special emphasis has been placed on describing how Lutherans have accepted modern design and the forms which it has taken in the churches they have built.

Instrumental Music From The Golden Age Of The Lutheran Heritage, Robert R. Bergt

Bachelor of Divinity

It shall be the objective of this thesis to explore the use of literature and instrumental music within the church up to 1750. This will for the most part not include a discussion of the development and use of the organ literature in the church. Only when the structure of organ works influences directly the style and character of compositions for wind and stringed instruments shall these be discussed.

Factors Which Influenced The Development Of Jonathan Edwards, Donald L. Biggs

Bachelor of Divinity

"'The real life of Jonathan Edwards was the life of his Mind.” Her s the perfect example of a writer who emerged out of the passions, the feuds, and the anxieties of his society. Thus, in dealing with Jonathan Edwards and the thought which influenced New England for nearly a century after his death, it is necessary to deal first of all with the passions, the feuds, and the anxieties from which he arose. Without these there can really be no true understanding of' the man and his thought. It is legitimate to ask the question, “What are the factors …

The Industrial Chaplain, Paul John Thielo

Bachelor of Divinity

Under the inspiration of such Industrial Chaplains as Reverend Geiseman and with the incentive of sharing the fruits of this ministry with others the author has written this paper. He felt our church must be informed about this work amongst the industrial workers. It is his hope that this paper will in some measure acquaint the church with this one facet of the church's potential ministry to the industrial worker.

A Practical Program Of Adult Evangelism, Thomas A. Droege

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this paper has been to present a unified program of adult evangelism on the congregational level. The need for such a program became evident to the writer during his vicarage year in West Portal Lutheran Church, San Francisco, California.

The History Of Lutheran City Missions In Saint Louis, John Paul Ellwanger

Bachelor of Divinity

As great men often disappear in the shadows of still greater men, so City Missions in St. Louis has lost the public spotlight to these other more brightly shining lights. It will be one of the purposes of this thesis to throw as much light as possible on the significance of Lutheran City Missions in Lutheran life in St. Louis during the first part of the twentieth century.

The Gospel As Motivation For Santification In Sermons Of Spurgeon, George Rattelmuller

Bachelor of Divinity

This topic has significance because of two important facts. The first is that it deals with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the greatest power which can be exerted in the lives of men. The second is that it deals with sanctification, a holy life. This is significant because it involves the whole purpose of God’s 1eaving the Christian to dwell on earth. The second cannot be accomplished without the first. With the first properly applied, there is no limit to the possibilities of the second.

The Importance And Means In Achieving A Balance In Appeals To Intellect And To Emotionin Preaching, Arnim Henry Polster

Bachelor of Divinity

The study seeks to determine the relationship of intellect and emotion in preaching, to discover the relative importance of each, and to point out the factors involved in achieving a balance between appeals to intellect and appeals to emotion. Preaching tends in varying degrees to the extreme of dogmatic lecturing on the one hand, and on the other, to the extreme of the revivalistic tent-service. Therefore, answers to these questions are here sought: (1) What is the nature and importance of intellectual appeal in preaching? (2) What is the nature and importance of emotional appeal in preaching? (3) What is …

The Synagogue And Its Influences, Daniel Brockhoff

Bachelor of Divinity

“Was the synagogue greatly influenced by the surrounding cultures in which it existed, and was the synagogue influential to any extent upon the surroundings in which it existed'?" The purpose of this thesis is to give some directives in order that a correct and factual answer might be obtained to those questions.

The History And Development Of The Hindu Scriptures, Robert John Fiore

Bachelor of Divinity

This study is designed to be an introduction to the Hindu Scriptures. As a by-product of this, it is unavoidably an introduction to Hinduism. As such, it should be used by the student as a stepping stone prior to branching out into the midstream of Hindu theology.

The Influence Of The Servant Songson The Titles Of Jesus, Harry W. Hoemann

Bachelor of Divinity

Not all of the titles of Jesus used in the New Testament are related to the Servant Songs. It is the purpose of this paper to examine those titles of Jesus used in the New Testament which have been influenced by the Servant Songs in order to determine the extent and significance of that influence.

The Debate Of Matthew Arnold's Religious Writings, Theodore Kenneth Bundenthal

Bachelor of Divinity

The Debate of Matthew Arnold's Religious Writings

Administrating The Church Toward Stronger Spiritual Relationships Among Its Members, Edward E. Busch

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this thesis is to use these efforts: (1) to determine the New Testament pattern for the Church; and (2) how, in today’s world, one can administrate a congregation toward this pattern, that is, toward stronger spiritual relationships among its members. To do this, we must first clarify the factors which hinder attainment of this goal.

Promoting Congregational Public Relations In Public Press And Parish Journalism, Norbert E. Hattendorf

Bachelor of Divinity

This study will seek to look at the church's use of the public press and parish journalism in the light of good public relations.

Filing And Indexing Methods For Students And Pastors, Palmer G. Ruschke

Bachelor of Divinity

Since the average pastor has available no one qualified to assist him in this task, he must do most of it himself. Aside from the task of reading and evaluating printed materials, the pastor must find some way of storing these materials and organizing them so as to have available the materials he needs, when he needs them. Dr. Elgin S. Moyer, librarian at Moody Bible Institute, reports a comment from one of his professors, “There are two ways of securing the information we need; one, having it in our memory, and the other, knowing where to find what we …

The Place Of Fund-Raising In The Program Of Women's Organizations In The Lutheran Church, Philip C. Gehlhar

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis involves women's activity in the Lutheran Church. One purpose of the research is to show the Scriptural basis and standard for women's activity in organizations of the Church. Another purpose is to determine the place of buying, selling, or other money-making activities in such a women's program. It should answer the question: What should women's organizations be doing?