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Editorial, Herbert T. Mayer, William F. Danker

Concordia Theological Monthly

Will the Real Missouri Stand Please Stand Up?

R. Pierce Beaver -An Editorial Tribute

Charisma In The New Testament And The Apostolic Fathers, Arthur Carl Piepkorn

Concordia Theological Monthly

This article is an inquiry into the meaning of Charisma in the Sacred Scriptures and the early church, with special reference to the relation of charisma to the "things having to do with the Spirit" (pneumatika) of 1 Cor. 12-14, to the Christian community, to "prophecy," and to the sacred ministry.

The Lutheran World Federation: From Institution To Movement, Andre Appel

Concordia Theological Monthly

In the wake of Evian the author argues for the continuing viability of the LWF, emphasizing new directions that it can pursue and de-emphasizing its structural rigidity.

The Christian Mission, A Look Into The Future, R. Pierce Beaver

Concordia Theological Monthly

The author argues on the basis of a lifetime of experience that the mission of the church demands a return to the proclamation of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and to a reaffirmation of the principle of voluntarism, as distinct from bureaucratic mission strategy.

Some Thoughts On Authentic Lutheranism, Herbert J. Bouman

Concordia Theological Monthly

The Lutheran Symbolical writings provide the basis for the author’s understanding of the Gospel-centered nature of authentic Lutheranism.

A Growing Commonality Among Lutherans?, Andrew J. White

Concordia Theological Monthly

A statistical report from the Office of LCUSA shows that as of February 1970 there were 50 pan-Lutheran councils and conferences of various sorts in operation, representing 27 states, and another 39 in the process of formation, including 6 additional states. The great majority of these councils have come into existence in major metropolitan centers.

Hermeneutics And The Teacher Of Theology, Edgar Krentz

Concordia Theological Monthly

After discussing the use and meaning of the term “Hermeneutics," the author explores both the historical and the critical dimensions necessary in contemporary Biblical study and shows how teachers of theology, their students, and pastors can derive great benefits from such historical-critical studies of the sacred Scriptures.

Editorial, C. E. Huber, Oliver R. Harms

Concordia Theological Monthly

The Gospel Needs Protection

Why Missouri?

Existence And Process: A Study Of The Theology Of Schubert Ogden, Robert W. Paul

Concordia Theological Monthly

The author examines the conceptions of existentialism and process philosophy by which Schubert Ogden formulates his understanding of Christian theology and expresses his apologetic interests.

First Faith, Then Reason, John Philpp Koehler

Concordia Theological Monthly

John Philipp Koehler (1859-1951) was a professor of church history at the theological seminary of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod at Wauwatosa, Wis., from 1900 to 1930. This essay, translated by Philemon Hensel, was first delivered in German to a conference of pastors and professors in the early 1920s. It is here reprinted with permission from Faith-Life, XLI (May/ June 1968), 15-18.

Brief Studies, Frederick W. Danker

Concordia Theological Monthly

The following note is an addition to the article by Frederick W. Danker "Fresh Perspectives on Matthean Theology,"

Editorial, Oliver R. Harms

Concordia Theological Monthly

Repentance

The Edifying Word: The Word Of Hope, Paul G. Bretscher

Concordia Theological Monthly

Psalm 130 serves as the basis for this exhortation to the church to edify one another in the hope of the Gospel, whose word of promise alone establishes our election, our eschatology, and our ethos. The author places liberal theology and form criticism into proper historical perspective and suggests ways for the church, especially his own synod, to turn contemporary turmoil into blessing.

Evangelization And Humanization, Won Yong Ji

Concordia Theological Monthly

In his article Dr. Ji offers a review and critique of the Frankfurt Declaration and indicates the nature of a sound conjunctive relationship between evangelization and humanization in the Christian mission today. Variations of this article have appeared in Lutheran World, XVII (1970), 358-361, and Lutherische Rundschau, XX (1970), 468--472.)

Brief Studies, Richard R. Caemmerer

Concordia Theological Monthly

Can Preaching Start a Chain Reaction?

A Review of Preaching and Worship in Contemporary Germany.

The Binding Nature Of Synodical Resolutions For A Pastor Or Professor Of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Arthur C. Repp

Concordia Theological Monthly

The author. argues that the principle that puts synodical resolutions of a doctrinal nature on a par with the Lutheran Symbols is unacceptable because it is unLutheran, unconstitutional, contrary to the advisory nature of the Synod, and too broad to be meaningful and valid.

Joseph Smith, Defender Of The Faith, Robert N. Hullinger

Concordia Theological Monthly

A reassessment of Joseph Smith on the basis of how the Book of Mormon reflects the cultural context in which Smith lived leads the author to understand Smith as one who attempted to defend authentic Christian faith at his time and in his environment.

Editorial, Carl A. Gaertner, Herman Scherer

Concordia Theological Monthly

Responsibility, Purity, and Humility

Go and Make Disciples

Crisis And The Clergyman, Vernon R. Wiehe

Concordia Theological Monthly

As a minister views his pastoral role, he realizes he is on the front line when problem situations arise in the lives of his parishioners. There are frequent telephone calls in which people request counseling in the privacy of his study for a variety of problem situations. Often a casual contact with a parishioner results in a conversation that reveals deeply troubled feelings. These are a few of the indicators to any pastor that he is a significant person in the life of his parishioners, particularly at a time of crisis. Clergymen are also regarded on the front line in …

Secularization Theology, Charismatic Renewal, And Luther's Theology Of The Cross, Theodore Jungkuntz

Concordia Theological Monthly

The author constructs a theology of charismatic renewal with reference to the Lutheran confessional writings and to Luther's theology of the cross.

The Christian-Marxist Dialog: Spurious Or Authentic?, Ralph L. Moellering

Concordia Theological Monthly

The author offers a descriptive analysis of the Marxist-Christian encounter to date, raising the question whether or not the stage has been set for authentic dialog to occur.

Editorial, Herbert T. Mayer

Concordia Theological Monthly

The Lutheran Confessions and Unity Among Christians

Editorial, George W. Hoyer

Concordia Theological Monthly

This issue of CONCORDIA THEOLOGICAL MONTHLY exhibits one aspect of a continuing effort on the part of the seminary to deepen the spiritual environment in which its students grow. It contains the presentations made to the students and faculty during the Easter Quarter of 1970 on various aspects of spirituality by a group of distinguished theologians and pastors.

Pray Anyway, Raymond C. Schulze

Concordia Theological Monthly

How Professor Hoyer arrived at the title "Pray Any Way" is an illustration, however poor, of part of today's talk. When we were talking about this on the phone, I gave him the title "Pray Anyway” - and it came through to him "Pray Any Way." As with prayer itself, one wonders: Was the connection poor? When I saw the thing in print, I wondered: Was there anyone on the other end? Did the one who answered hear what I said but then disagree and write, "Pray Any Way" anyway?

Erasmus-Luther: One Theology, One Method, Two Results, Gottfried G. Krodel

Concordia Theological Monthly

Luther and Erasmus were both biblical humanists, both affirmed the grace of God as central, but each constructed a different theological system. Erasmus always regarded theology as a descriptive task, best advanced by continuous disputations. Luther saw the Gospel as the crystal-clear center of Scripture, the saving knowledge revealed by God. Because of this conviction, Luther viewed theology as the task of making assertions, of boldly confessing one's faith.

Editorial: Today’S Challenge To The Church, Lloyd H. Goetz

Concordia Theological Monthly

The church has never had any other challenge than that of the Great Commission, and it ought to anticipate no new responsibilities or opportunities in the decade ahead. Nor could any task be more difficult and meaningful than that of continuing Christ's ministry.

The Computer With Legs And The Rough Beast Slouching -Notes On Religion In The 1970s, Martin E. Marty

Concordia Theological Monthly

The author reviews a variety of models used in religious interpretations that were popular in the sixties as a prelude to his discussion of the trends and images that theologians must discern and deal with during the cultural revolution of the seventies.

Theological Observer, William A. Buege

Concordia Theological Monthly

Theological Observer

The Influence Of Archaeological Evidence On The Reconstruction Of Religion In Monarchical Israel, Horace D. Hummel

Concordia Theological Monthly

Early covenant traditions shaped much of Israel’s theological expression even after the wilderness wandering and settlement. The author examines kingship, cult, and prophecy in monarchical Israel and cites archaeological evidence to support his contentions.

A Man Without Spare Time, Alfred Von Rohr Sauer

Concordia Theological Monthly

The papers that appear in this issue were originally presented at a symposium on the relationship between archaeology and theology held at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, October 3-5, 1969, and subsidized by the Aid Association for Lutherans. The introductory essay was delivered by Professor G. Ernest Wright under the title "Historical Knowledge and Revelation." This material has appeared in Translating and Understanding the Old, Testament, Essays in Honor of Herbert Gordon May, ed. H. T. Frank and W. L Reed (New York: Abingdon, 1970), pp. 279-303.