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Biblical Hermeneutics: An Outline for the Seminary Course
(Faith-Life, 1956-01)Biblical Hermeneutics: An Outline for the Seminary Course and The Function and History of Biblical Hermeneutics, written by Joh. Ph. Koehler and translated by Elmer E. Sauer, is a comprehensive guide on the study and ... -
CLC Discussions from 2015 to 2019
(Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly, 2024-04-01)This article provides a detailed account of the doctrinal discussions between the Church of the Lutheran Confession (CLC), the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS), and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) from 2015 ... -
A Survey of Southern Baptist Mission History: With Special Reference to Africa and Zambia in Particular
(1990)This research paper, A Survey of Southern Baptist Mission History: With Special Reference to Africa and Zambia in Particular by Ernst R. Wendland, provides a historical overview of Southern Baptist mission efforts, with a ... -
Perspectives on WELS Schools in the Pacific Northwest
(2024)This article explores the history, challenges, and opportunities facing Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) schools in the Pacific Northwest (PNW), specifically within the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and ... -
The Lord Has Done Great Things For Us
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A Study of WELS Doctrinal Statements: Statement On Scripture
(Ohio Pastors’ Conference, 2022-10-17)This paper presents an in-depth examination of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod's (WELS) doctrinal statements on Scripture. It articulates WELS's unwavering stance on the inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible, ... -
Lutheran Worship Reforms of the 1500s that We Can Still Use Today
(Pastor Teacher Delegate Conference WELS, 2010-01-21)This article examines the Lutheran worship reforms during the 1500s and their relevance today. It identifies changes made during the Reformation, such as purifying the liturgy, emphasizing justification doctrine, promoting ... -
A Literary and Archaeological Study of the Philistines
(B.A.R., 1985)This study is an analysis of the population and culture of Philistia in the Early Iron Age on the basis of the literary and archaeological evidence. Both the Egyptian records and the Old Testament texts imply that the ... -
You Were Ordained for a Life of Growth: Pursuing Ministry Excellence by the Gospel and for the Gospel
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2011-05)An essay to prepare brothers in pastoral ministry for developing a spiritual and professional growth plan. The audio file is read by Jasper Sellnow. -
A Creative and Administrative Actuality: Historical and Theological Analysis of the Orders of Creation in the Ethics of Werner Elert
(Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary, 2018-10)Werner Elert (1885–1954) was widely influential in twentieth-century Lutheranism, a high point of the Erlangen school’s second period of prominence. He wrote extensively on the orders of creation (Schöpfungsordnungen) and ... -
The Protes’tant Controversy: Long-Lasting Reverberations of the Beitz Paper in the Dakota-Montana District
(Dakota-Montana District Pastors' Conference, 2014-04-29)This work explores how the Beitz conference paper—delivered in Schofield, Wisconsin in 1926— ultimately affected the Dakota-Montana District of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod decades later. The first half of the ... -
Dakota-Montana District: 1920-1995 Seventy-Five Years of God's Blessings
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Friendship or Fellowship
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The Distinct Power of Proclamation
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Encouragement in the End Times: The Day is Coming Soon
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Encouragement for the Discouraged Shepherd
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Everyday Means of Communication in a Church Planting Movement
(2019-05)Whether Christianity is relatively unknown in the region or if it is simply that a particular group of Christians is small and insignificant, one issue faced by church planters is that of becoming known. This thesis will ... -
Pietism and the Wisconsin Synod: an ongoing love-hate relationship
(1992-08-19)Although the WELS has renounced Pietism, one can find its roots in Pietism, which still influences worship and attitudes toward congregation and family life. The Pietistic movement began in the 17th century in European ... -
Outreach to Muslims: What have we learned? And, Where do we go from here?
(WELS Outreach to Muslims Committee, 2012-11-19)This is a report presented to the WELS Outreach To Muslims committee. -
Short Bibliography on Islam
This bibliography is intended to help WELS pastors, missionaries and evangelists who have opportunities to share the Gospel with Muslims. It is not intended to be a comprehensive bibliography, but to highlight materials ...