Essay File: Recent submissions
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Ephesians 3:15 All Fatherhood? Every Family? The Whole Family?
(2015)Professor Zell, in this exegetical brief on Ephesians 3:15, shows that the translation “the whole family” is not only grammatically permissible but it also fits the context of Paul’s letter the best as he describes the ... -
The Child in the Primary Grades
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Exegetical Brief: Two Bad Words: Ρακά and Μωρέ in Matthew 5:22
(2015)What role do the two bad words, Raca and Fool, play in the lesson Jesus is teaching in Matthew 5:22? Is Raca a worse bad word than Fool, so that Jesus is ultimately emphasizing that even the smallest outbreak of anger—calling ... -
Exegetical Brief: ἐπέχοντες in Philippians 2:14-16: What Makes Stars Shine?
(2014)Does the verb ἐπέχω in Philippians 2:16 mean “hold onto the word of life” or “hold forth the word of life”? Is the verse primarily about evangelism or holding onto to the life-giving word? Professor Geiger closely examines ... -
Exegetical Brief: Man or Servant in 2 Timothy 3:17?
(2014)Professor Sorum examines the use of the phrase ὁ τοῦ θεοῦ ἄνθρωπος in 2 Timothy and draws out many rich truths. The Greek phrase ὁ τοῦ θεοῦ ἄνθρωπος is especially rich and precious in 2 Timothy 3:17. With it Paul powerfully ... -
The Seminary's Ministry to Pastors
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Comment: Reading Luther Critically
(2014)Professor Brug encourages readers to use Luther’s writings with a critical eye and not to place them at the level of Scripture nor at the level of the confessions. He demonstrates this wisdom by examining a Luther sermon ... -
The One Great Sin
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Glory of the Lord
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Turnaround Churches in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
(2014-05)There is crisis in the traditional American church. A multitude of churches that were once stable or thriving are now struggling and hoping to survive. Local ministry and denominational leaders, as well as church consultants, ... -
Mission Work and Outreach in Rural America
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Divine Institution of Gospel Ministry
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Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
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Ministering to Adult Sex Offenders
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The Bible Class
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