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The Doctrine Of The Lord's Supper With Special Reference To Its Benefits, Roland Karl Lemke

Bachelor of Divinity

Danial of the Lord’s Supper as an ordinance for and of benefit to Christians today by the Quakers, some modern “critical” theologians, some Unitarians, the Salvation Army, the Temple Society, and Christian Science.

Original Sin In Arminian Theology And Its Antitheses, Harlan C. Wendler

Bachelor of Divinity

The study or this doctrine of original sin in Arminian theology and its antitheses shall be our theme, since it is beneficial for understanding the religious thinking of modern man.

A Survey And Evaluation Of Religious Broadcasting, A Karl Boehmke

Bachelor of Divinity

This paper will attempt:

I. To separate the historical thread of religious broadcasting out of the history of broadcasting in general.

II. To evaluate religious broadcasting as an aid to the Church.

III. To indicate trends which religious broadcasting may follow in the future.

The Doctrine Of The Church According To The Ephesians With A Preliminary Disscussion On The Word Ekklesia, Fred T. Eggert

Bachelor of Divinity

All the doctrines of the Church should have a solid foundation, a sedes doctrine, in the Scripture. This is particularly true of the doctrine of the Church. The Epistle to the Ephesians is, without doubt, the best characterization of the Church in all the Scripture. Evidently it was Paul's special purpose to give the whole church a clear picture of itself in this letter.

Hebrews- A Rhetorical Study, Walter A. Jennrich

Bachelor of Divinity

The present study treats of the Epistle to the Hebrews almost purely from the point of view of external form and is preliminary to a more general study of the whole subject of style and language in the New Testament. If it presents many matters of detail that are more or less tedious and call for patience one must bear in mind that it is only by the examination of details that one may come to a reasonably safe conclusion about principles. Even a cursory study of the works of literary critics will demonstrate the necessity of the warning that …

The Program Of Christian Love For The Serviceman And His Family, Warren Schmidt

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis will discuss the fundamental needs of the American people in the present World War II. It will analyze specifically the needs of the serviceman, his wife, parents, children and community. It will also discuss Christian motives and methods to meet these needs.

The Ministry Of The Word According To Titus Chapter I, Gottfried H. Naumann

Bachelor of Divinity

All three of Paul's ''Pastoral Epistles" I and II Timothy and Titus furnish a wealth of material for the diligent study and restudy of the scriptural teaching regarding the Ministry of the Word. In this paper an attempt is made to treat exegetically on the basis of the original Greek the first chapter of Titus, all of which has direct bearing upon the doctrine of the ministry. Moreover the fifth verse of this chapter presents proof for the divine institution of a local ministry.

Economic Aspects Of Reformation, Robert Boedecker

Bachelor of Divinity

The economic developments which antedated and accompanied the Reformation are one phase of that movement's history. Their study is not a complete explanation. No Christian could consider such a view. Yet the economic activity of the Europe of that day did have its influence on the Reformation, while the Reformation, at the same time, left its mark on the future course of economic development. Though a minority would disagree, that interaction was inevitable and appears certain to our eyes. Nor did that come by chance. Though with less clarity than in former periods, yet it is apparent that the hand …

The Tabernacle Of Jehovah, Herman R. Mayer

Bachelor of Divinity

Perhaps some of the most neglected chapters in the Bible are those which give a concise description of the sanctuary. They are neglected by Bible readers and students alike. Many who read through the Exodus account find the subject matter lacking in excitement or too involved to give it a little thought. Even Bible students are inclined to read through this particular section in such haste that they remove every opportunity of giving the structure of the Sanctuary careful consideration. A study of the Sanctuary therefore should be a challange to every one who holds a claim on interest in …

The Concept Of Salvation In Mormonism, Ralph A. Plautz

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of the thesis is to make clear the Mormon concept of salvation. The development of this concept necessitates a complete discussion of the Mormon philosophy of life. The thesis will show the unchristian character of this philosophy.

Shinto The Principle Of Japan, George Shibata

Bachelor of Divinity

Our thesis is: Shinto is the principle of the Japanese nation. It is manifested in the love of the people for the nation. As for the individual in his relationship to God, Shinto leaves the matter to each soul. But the two factors are so closely related that they militate against the successful introduction of Christianity.

Our study of Shinto will be, first of all, the consideration of the historical circumstances and influences in which Shinto developed. Then the traditional myths will be analyzed. Finally, the resulting State Shinto and the sectarian Shinto will be described.

The Apostle Paul As A Model For Our Preaching And Writing, Ahlert H. Strand

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of the apostle Paul's preaching and writing, as well as the method he pursued to accomplish his purpose, establishes him as a model worthy of our study and emulation.

The purpose of his preaching was threefold: the glory of God, the salvation, the sanctification of man.

Pastoral Techniques In The Counseling Of Young People Preparatory To Marriage, Eugene Jobst Jr

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis is a divided into two main parts. The first part is a review of some of the main techniques for counseling in general. In addition to loving God and people, it is important that the pastor know something about the principles of counseling, if he wants to be adequate in giving help by counseling. The second part concerns the Biblical and pastoral aspect of marriage. In the second part the counseling techniques are applied specifically to pre-marital counseling by the Christian pastor.

Mysticism In Roman Catholic Theology, Elmer William Matthias

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this paper is not to present an extensive survey of Catholic mysticism. The field is too broad to do that in a paper of this type. Only the salient features are mentioned with the view of presenting the fundamentals so that the working principles of mysticism are laid bare. With this object in mind the writer proceeded.

Habits And Practices Which Enhance Or Deter Effectiveness In The Pulpit, Earl Edwin Weis

Bachelor of Divinity

"A good speaker or preacher is born, not made." "You either have effectiveness or you don’t." Such statements are often made by students who fail to recognize the importance of developing themselves in the art of speaking, or by pastors who feel that they have no time for improving themselves in that matter of delivery. But it must be remembered that there is room for a great deal of improvement in every speaker. When the thought to be expressed concerns the soul-winning, redemptive news of God, it places great responsibility and privilege on the speaker.

Present Request For An Adequate Program Of Church Work Among The Youth, With Special Emphasis Upon The Returning Service Personnel, Robert Wudy

Bachelor of Divinity

We do not propose to give a complete outline, detailed in every respect, or what is to be done. The situation differs with every individual and community, not to say race and age. The purpose of this paper is to set forth the facts as seen in life, that we may all study them in their true light and consider them for what they are. There is nothing new and startling presented here, but the facts which have appeared time and time again do appear here.

Scenario Bible Stories Photographed In Color, Paul George Kiehl

Bachelor of Divinity

Producing Bible Pictures for church use is not the simple thing that it is generally considered to be. Snapping a camera on a round- the-corner set will not make for the quality and the kind of Bible pictures that the Church has a right to expect. The production of Bible Pictures requires careful planning and preparation followed by expert handling of characters, of costumes, camera and crew.

The Cosmology Of Scripture, Leander M. Waechter

Bachelor of Divinity

In these days of scientific consciousness a study of the cosmological teachings of Scripture should be or interest and value to the Bible student. For the average man of the twentieth century has a new measure by which he computes the value of all things, material, philosophical, or spiritual. Being taught from early childhood to think largely in the terms of science, it is inevitable that the modern man should reply to every problem which challenges his interest, "What does science say on the subject?"

The Jewish Marriage Customs At The Time Of Christ, Erich Henry Kiehl

Bachelor of Divinity

The family is “the primary social group and the wellspring of all civic and national life.” It is the basis of society. It conditions the moral health and tone of a nation, of an age. If the home is corrupted, the nation is on the way to destruction. To raise the moral standards of a nation we must begin, with the home. The future of a nation is conditioned by the homes that it fosters. The success or failure of a nation lies in the home.

Daughters Of Serbin, 1870-1905 History Of The Lutheran Churches At Fedor And Warda, Texas, Arthur C. Repp

Bachelor of Divinity

The history of St. Paul's congregation, as it was later called, with its doctrinal, racial, and language disputes, has already been told. But the story of its first daughters, the congregations which were organized at Fedor and Warde, Texas, is equally important for it shows how the parent and branch congregations influenced one another and how they in turn become one of the strong nuclei around which the present Texas District of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States was formed.

The Work Of The Holy Spirit According To Romans Eight, Robert Charles Stade

Bachelor of Divinity

Thus before we actually delve into our subject, the work of the Holy Spirit as presented in chapter eight, we shall extablish the connection between this chapter and the two previous ones.

A Survey Of Representative Lutheran Preachers Concerning Technical Language In The Exposition Of Selected Doctrines, Theodore W. Schubkegel

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this paper is to show that simple language is basic to all the excellencies of effective speech. Particular reference is made to the work of the preacher in the pulpit. The preacher must use language commonly understood, if he is to make himself understood, if he is to persuade, and if he is to move to action.

The Personal Wisdom In Proverbs Eight, Rudolph E. Honsey

Bachelor of Divinity

It will be the burden of this treatise to establish the fact that in the eighth chapter of the Book of Proverbs we have a direct reference to Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This we shall do on the basis of six Hebrew expressions which occur in verses 22 to 31. Then we shall consider the appropriateness of the term תכהת, as well as related terms, as ascribed to the Son of God. Finally, we shall consider the Personal Wisdom as our comfort in life and in death.

The Exodus In Light Of The Bible And Archeological Research, Arnold O. Wagner

Bachelor of Divinity

It is the aim of this thesis first of a11 to determine on approximate date for the event of' the Exodus, and secondly to establish the historicity of the Bibl1ca1 account.

Lutheranism In The Region Of New York Until The Time Of Falckner, Eugene F. Helms

Bachelor of Divinity

The history of the Lutheran Church in the region of New York has its beginning contemporaneously with the beginning of the state of New York. Already at the time of the earliest explorations of that territory and the settlement of the first Dutch colony, we find traces of Lutheranism. True, the Lutherans never were a very large force; and, as a body, they had 1ittle to do with the shaping of New York’s development; nevertheless, Lutheranism was present. There was, also a nernber of individuals of, whose secular work the Lutheran Church can well be proud.

In our discussion we …

Albrecht Durer And The Lutheran Reformation, William Scar

Bachelor of Divinity

This dissertation is a study of Albrecht Dürer's life and work with a theologioa1 interest. This is in no way a complete discussion of the artist's life and works. The selection of works treated in chapter four is not a good cross section of his drawings, woodcuts. copper engravings, etchings, and paintings. They are a careful selection of his works of art showing how he gradually employed true Christian or Biblical teaching in his religious subjects. The author endeavors to show in this paper that Albrecht Dürer made a contribution to the work of Martin Luther and his associates as …

The Messsianic Concept In Jewish Apocalyptic Writing, Arne Kristo

Bachelor of Divinity

In this paper we propose to discuss certain aspects of the Messianic hope of the Jews as found in their apocalyptic literature. We want to investigate the apocalyptic writings with the desire of piecing together references to the Messiah, hoping in this way to discover what sort of Messiah this particular genre of Jewish literature presents.

The Theology Of The Psalms Of David, Paul G. Bretscher

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis is an attempt to reconstruct from the poetry of David the chief articles of his religious creed.

The presentation of this subject is limited in several ways. In the first place, only those Psalms are included, which are stated in the Hebrew text to have been composed by David.

The Correspondence Of Paul And The Church At Corinth, Alton F. Wedel

Bachelor of Divinity

The subject with which this thesis deals is not an article of faith. The problem is not doctrinal. But it remains for him who would search out the Scriptures to study these theories carefully, to come to very definite conclusions, and to be able to take his stand against all efforts to undermine confidence in Holy Writ. The theories are tempting; let the pastor beware!

The Concept Of Basileia In The Synoptic Gospels, Walter H. Mehlberg

Bachelor of Divinity

It is the aim of this paper to set forth the basic meaning of the concept Basileia, as used by the Synoptic writers. It is, then, in a spirit of earnest inquiry that we take up the study of the Synoptic Gospels and their great central teaching on the Kingdom. - We are 1imited in this paper to a discussion of:

THE CONCEPT OF BASILEIA IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS.