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The Adiaphoristic Controversy
(2009)Pastor Donald Pieper, in his paper for the 2007 Arizona-California District, reviews the history of the context behind Article X of the Formula of Concord covering the Augsburg and Leipzig Interims thoroughly. He then ... -
The Fruitful Reading of Luther's Writings
(2016)C.F.W. Walther gives a number of suggestions for beneficial reading of Luther’s work. He stresses the importance of knowing Luther’s unique role in history and shows Luther’s fame through many quotations of Luther’s ... -
Teaching the Truth and Defending the Faith: Theological Themes in the Hymns of St. Ambrose
(2016)The hymns of Ambrose served numerous purposes. They served to bring the congregation together. They touched the emotions, as Augustine noted. They offered great comfort. They employed God's creation of language. But Ambrose ... -
Appendix to Luther's Church Postil
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Storytime with Professor Brug
(2015)Professor Brug reflects on his ministry: “The stories are not intended to be about one particular minister or about ministers in general but about the holy ministry of the Word. More specifically, how do people inside the ... -
The One Great Thought of God
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The Saddest Love Song
(2014)Isaiah's Song of the Vineyard (Isaiah 5:1-7) is one of the most poignant parts of Scripture. In it Isaiah artfully depicts the tender care that the LORD poured out on his vineyard, Israel, as well as his sadness and anger ... -
Reformation Battle Cry: Faith Works!
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Church and Ministry
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Revelation 14:8 - An Anger Cup Full of Wrath Wine
(2015)This exegetical brief focuses on this portion of Revelation 14: ἐκ τοῦ οἴνου τοῦ θυμοῦ. Of primary concern is how the various translations treat τοῦ θυμοῦ. It explains the five different approaches to its translation and ...