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The Distinction Between Law And Gospel, Robert C. Schultz
The Distinction Between Law And Gospel, Robert C. Schultz
Concordia Theological Monthly
The distinction between law and Gospel is one of the clearest systematic expressions of the doctrine of justification through faith without works formulated by the Lutheran Reformation. The reformers' understanding of the bondage of the will, of conversion and repentance, and of the Christian as being at one and the same time a righteous man and a sinner is directly related to this distinction. It is also one of their basic hermeneutical principles.
Walther's Editorial In The First Issue Of Der Lutheraner, Alex W. Guebert
Walther's Editorial In The First Issue Of Der Lutheraner, Alex W. Guebert
Concordia Theological Monthly
The German population of the western part of America is evidently growing day by day. Consequently there is also an increasing number of those who profess the same faith that Luther once proclaimed. Yet the members of no other church body are so forlorn as those of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Even those who still call themselves Lutheran live so far apart and are in such poor circumstances that in many places they are in no position to organize a congregation and call a Lutheran pastor who can minister to their spiritual needs.
Rudolf Bultmann And The Sacrament Of Holy Baptism, John H. Elliott
Rudolf Bultmann And The Sacrament Of Holy Baptism, John H. Elliott
Concordia Theological Monthly
In the fullness of time God sent forth His Son, a pre-existent divine Being, who appears on earth as a man. He dies the death of a sinner on the cross and makes atonement for the sins of men. His resurrection marks the beginning of the cosmic catastrophe … all who belong to Christ's Church and are joined to the Lord by Baptism and the Eucharist are certain of resurrection to salvation. . .. "
The Theology Of The Word Of God In The Old Testament, Walter R. Roehrs
The Theology Of The Word Of God In The Old Testament, Walter R. Roehrs
Concordia Theological Monthly
In attempting to describe the Word of God we soon become aware of resorting to a process which from a purely logical point of view may be regarded as reasoning in a circle.
Functions Of Symbols And Of Doctrinal Statements, Erwin L. Lueker
Functions Of Symbols And Of Doctrinal Statements, Erwin L. Lueker
Concordia Theological Monthly
The following outline was given to the faculty of Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis, Oct. 9, 1959, as a guide for discussions of the functions served by confessional statements. In this presentation the writer did not attempt to give a complete historical survey of confessions, or to treat the most important confessions and statements, but to concentrate on the study of functions. Selections were made to show a variety of functions. Explanatory notes have been added for the orientation of the reader.
Report On Spiritual Speaking. Reprint From The Living Church, Bishop Burrill, William H. Nes
Report On Spiritual Speaking. Reprint From The Living Church, Bishop Burrill, William H. Nes
Concordia Theological Monthly
From age to age the Church, in her fulfillment of the mission committed to her by our Lord, must seek with fervent effort to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. From the point of view of history in its totality, the Church must have made plain the wholeness and the fullness of God's truth and of God's love, and it is our faith that God will give his Church power to do this.
Kerygma And Didache In Christian Education, Richard R. Caemmerer
Kerygma And Didache In Christian Education, Richard R. Caemmerer
Concordia Theological Monthly
The present topic enables the discussion of a number of crucial questions. Kerygma, "proclamation," designates the message of the Christian Gospel. Didache, "instruction," has been employed to summarize the teaching of the Bible concerning Christian behavior. Are these terms employed with due attention to their Biblical usage? What is the relation of the one to the other? How are they to be used in religious education? Is religious education adequately structured by these two concepts in combination and in sequence? If so, what is the sequence to be?