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Guiding Principals For The Parish Ministry In Our Syncretistic Age, Gordon E. Schultz

Bachelor of Divinity

It is the purpose of this thesis to consider the principals involved in all contacts with the heterodox churches. In order to include the many diverse contacts which the pastor makes in his ordinary parish ministry, it is necessary to divide these principles into two main groups - the one dealing with underlying causes and problems, the other group dealing with specific and personal contacts. In the last analysis it will be seen that all contacts revolve around the one basic principle of Sola Scriptura - all the other principles being parts of it. Yet in order to become conscious …

The Decline Of Lutheran Church Music During The Period Of Rationalism, Henry John Eickhoff

Bachelor of Divinity

At the head of two centuries of glorious development in the field of Protestant church music stands the figure of Martin Luther. "The ultimate fate of German Protestant music depended on this man who, as a student in Eisenach singing all sorts of merry student songs, and as a celebrant priest familiar with the gradual and the polyphonic Masses and motets, lived with music ringing in his ears." This great influence may be thought of as twofold. Luther gave church music back to the people, thus directly opposing the old tradition of the Roman Church that church music belonged in …

The Qualifications For The Ministry As Outlined In I Timothy 3:1-7, Donald L. Deffner

Bachelor of Divinity

Thus, if we are the outcome and the expression of times and institutions surrounding us, we cannot hope for a ministry intelligently possessing self-knowledge or vitally correspondent with its environment, unless the qualifications for power are investigated relatively to contemporaneous institutions and prevailing conditions of thought. And it is in this spirit that we discuss the qualifications for the ministry as outlined in a selected portion of Scripture. For Scripture is the sole rule and norm in spiritual values; and Scripture's application is changeless and timeless.

Spiritual Care Of Patients In Army Hospitals, George W. Kautz

Bachelor of Divinity

Our Lutheran Church of the Missouri Synod through its Army and Navy Commission has fully recognized the great task of providing a spiritual ministry to the men in the armed forces. Therefore many Lutheran clergyman at the beginning of the war offered themselves cheerfully to preach Christ Crucified to these men who were about to die and to minister to them under every condition. The Army Chaplaincy offered the great opportunity to serve Christ and to minister to many blood-bought souls.

A Chaplain's Work In A Prisoner Of War Camp, G A. Zoch

Bachelor of Divinity

Realizing that wars cannot be won without God and to give our men in uniform an opportunity to worship while away from home, our government has always advocated a Chaplains Corps for its army.

The Approach To The Unchurched, Earl Schmiesing

Bachelor of Divinity

If God really sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world to be the Savior of all men, then the most pressing and urgent task of every Christian is to bring this message to the entire world. It is a Satanic paradox for the Christian who has accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior to stand idly by while countless millions of souls about him are heedlessly rushing to eternal perdition. The mission of the Christian church rests upon certain facts clearly taught in the Scriptures.

Compulsory Military Training From The Viewpoint Of The Church, Herman J. Grimm

Bachelor of Divinity

Therefore it is important that we discuss compulsory military training from the viewpoint of the church. We will consider the various plans which have been proposed to provide this compulsory military training for the youth of the nation. We will think out what the viewpoint of the church, of all believers in general, and of our own church body in particular, should be in regard to this matter. We will examine the relation between compulsory military training and the church. We will take note of the principal arguments before the public, and give attention to the arguments both for and …

Bible Truth, W F. Beck

Bachelor of Divinity

This material was gathered by a careful search of' the Bible and the bibliography for elements of' the proper significance. These were reduced by progressive elimination. After teaching the course a number of times the sources were searched a second time for anything that might have been missed in the first sifting.

The Allegorical Method Of Preaching On Narrative Texts, Martin W. Brauer

Bachelor of Divinity

It is the task of the church through its members and more specifically its preachers to expound the truths of Scriptures that men may learn to know their Savior.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 Influence Of Plainsong On The Chorales Of Luther And Those Of His Day, Fred L. Precht

Bachelor of Divinity

What then is plainsong, or so-called Gregorian chant? Volumes could be written characterizing this magnificent structure of medieval church song, a song which in a certain sense forms the basis of all modern music. In a treatise of this type let it suffice to state but a few of its fundamental principles. Needless to say, it is of the utmost importance that one have at least a general conception of what constitutes this music in order to properly evaluate its influence on the Lutheran chorale. The greater such knowledge of plainsong, the greater also will be one's appreciation of Luther's …

The Stabilizing Power Of Christianity In Personality Disturbances, Richard Delventhal

Bachelor of Divinity

Christianity, or Christian theology, is not only theoretical but also highly practical. Christianity teaches the Way of Life, which means, not only the life to come, but also this life, here and now. In its fullest application to the individual, it not only prepares one for the future life in heaven, but also prepares one for a normal and more abundant life in this world.

The Use Of Illustrations In Sermons, Norman L. Wolff

Bachelor of Divinity

This paper has the object of setting forth the subject: The use of illustrations in Sermons.

A Manual For Summer Bible School--An Experiment In Christian Education, Allan Hart Jahsmann

Bachelor of Divinity

The need and the demand for new materials, new approaches, and new techniques in Christian education has been growing with the increasingly renewed recognition of the importance of the individual and the psychological approach to him. The parochial school teachers have been leading the chorus of voices for more directed mediums of religious instruction, and rightly so.

Religion In The Negro Spiritual, Hubert R. Hasskamp

Bachelor of Divinity

Much work, especially in recent years, has been done on the music of the Spiritual; but, though others .have generalized in discussing the text of the Spirituals, we propose to go one step farther and point out the doctrines contained in the text of the Spirituals. We believe this has never been done before and for that reason our work has proved all the more interesting. However, in studying the Spirituals, we found that we could not limit ourselves to the text only, for we find that the religion of the Negro is also portrayed by the type of music …

Christian Architecture And Art In The Service Of The Word, August Waechter

Bachelor of Divinity

We have stated our proposition, “Christian Architecture and Art in the service of the Word”, with a purpose .The arts can, and should , serve the Word. But the Word does not need them t o be powerful and effective. Although the Word is not irresistible, it is ·powerful and effective in itself , per se. Paul calls the Gospel "the power of God unto salvation., • Rom I, i6 and the writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews states emphatically: “The Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing …

The Biblical Concept Of The Soul According To Nephesh-Psyche, Paul Lessmann

Bachelor of Divinity

With this basis established we can well proceed with our discussion, and observe the multitudinous array of facts about the human soul--its origin, life, and destiny-- facts which are still ignored by the modern science of psychology. The Holy Bible is our foremost source; for here we have throughout the infallible word of God. He is the Creator of man; he can tell us most about his creature.

The Pastor's Need Of Prayer As Suggested By The Life And Writings Of Saint Paul, James Manz

Bachelor of Divinity

In the thirteen Epistles written by the Apostle St. Paul we find no comprehensive treatment of prayer. He has not, for example, dealt with prayer as he has with the doctrines of justification, sanctification, or the Church. Yet his Epistles contain many references to prayer and are steeped in its practice. Prayers in connection with the teachings which he sets forth are interspersed through his writings. He often mentions prayers which he has already offered, and frequently admonishes the Christians to be fervent and faithful in the practice of prayer. This thesis will endeavor to show the pastor's need of …

Chrysostom A Study Of His Theology, His Sermon Methods, And His Preaching, John Mager

Bachelor of Divinity

In an examination of Chrysostom it is much easier to come to definite conclusions about his sermon method and his manner of preaching than it is to determine in detail as to just what was his theology. In his intense religiousness and his consequent tendencies toward asceticism Chrysostom was much more interested in morals than in creeds, much more in life than doctrines. Therefore unlike the great Augustine, the mental struggles of his age seem never to have affected him.

Dignified Methods Of Church Publicity, August Brustat

Bachelor of Divinity

Church publicity is an important phase of church work. It is the MEANS by which we call to the attention of immortal souls the truth of salvation in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Methods of church publicity are an important part of the curriculum of a theological Seminary. Prospective ministers of the Gospel will be greatly aided in their future parish duties if dignified ways and means of publicizing the Gospel are called to their attention in the course on Practical Theology.

The Problem Of Infrequent Communion In The Missouri Synod, Herbert Kern

Bachelor of Divinity

A widespread neglect of the Lord's Supper exists in our Church. A number of years ago an editor of the "Lutheran Witness" wrote: "One of the alarming symptoms in the Church is the neglect of the Sacrament by so many members. "Recent Communion statistics offer positive proof that the Eucharist does not occupy that place in our congregational life which Christ clearly intended for it.

Old Testament Temple Worship, Edwin Jording

Bachelor of Divinity

Modernist deny the fact that Sacrifices belonged to the essence or the Old Testament Temple worship. They declare the Old Testament sacrifices to have been foreign elements in the Old Testament worship, tolerated by Moses, but criticized by the prophets. One of the prophecies quoted to show that the Lord disapproved of the sacrifices of Israel is Isaiah 1,11. Every unprejudiced reader of the Bible, however, will see that sacrifices constitute the center of the Old Testament worship. For God accepted these sacrifices as an atonement for sins because they pointed to the complete sacrifice of Christ.

Qualifications Of A Chrisitan Minister And Teacher And Teaching Procedures As Exemplified In The Life And Teaching Of Jesus, Leonard Thaemert

Bachelor of Divinity

What were the qualifications of Jesus for this important work? We have only a few glances into His rich but brief life here on earth; but all of these are significant, and indicate that He was steadily pursuing a definite purpose and fitting Himself for a specific service. If we consider what He did after the age of thirty, we are led to the conclusion that all His earlier years were spent in study, in meditation in prayer, in direct communion with the Father as preparatory for His three years of service. How significant this is to see in Him …

The Catechumenate Of The Church, G F. Busch

Bachelor of Divinity

In a Christian home the mother usually is the first teacher. And after Baptism the child is a child of God, and must then be brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and this by means of living and instruction. It. is true, the child does not understand much at first, sometimes not even his own prayers, but it will soon learn to understand, and sometimes if mother forgets about the evening prayer, the child will remind her of it. And if we search the Scriptures, as Jesus commands us to do according to John 5,3, we …