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Muhlenberg was a Pietist
(1988)Tim Soukup evaluates the life of Henry Muhlenberg to see how much pietism affected Muhlenberg. He examines the professors Muhlenberg studied under, many quotes from Muhlenberg’s correspondence, and incidents in Muhlenberg’s ... -
Pastors and Laypeople in Partnership to Advance Christ's Kingdom
(2013)Professor Sorum gives a compelling argument for renewed efforts in equipping for lay service. He illustrates the pitfalls that both pastor and laity fall into, but also shows how those are overcome by Christ’s sacrifice ... -
Exposition and Application of Paul's Theology of Singlehood in 1 Corinthians 7:1-9,25-40
(1991)This study carefully studies Paul’s “theology of singlehood” and then makes applications for ministry which follow these points: #1: We All Stand Single Before the Lord. #2: Communicate the Fact that Singlehood is an ... -
Exegetical Brief: Matthew 11:12 Heaven's Forceful Kingdom and Earth's Violent Men
(2013)Professor Sorum takes a closer look at the exegetical difficulties in Matthew 11:12 and especially focuses in on (biazetai) and (harpazousin). He then presents the the three main translational options and closes with these ... -
Exegetical Brief: 1 Thessalonians 2:1 "Our Visit to You was Not a Failure"
(2011)In this exegetical essay Professor Sorum explores how 1 Thessalonians 2:1 emphasizes the power of God’s Word. The power is very evident. The phrase οὐ κενὴ comforts all who labor in cultures in which power is king. God’s ... -
Bringing the Gospel to North American Cities
(1995)Has God commanded us, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, to purposefully, aggressively pick up our prophet's mantel and go into the modern day Nivevehs of the North American continent? If he has, where and what is ... -
An Exegesis and Sermon Study on Amos 5:11-15
(1984)Pastor Sorum presents a text study on Amos 5:11-15 with special application for a 4th of July sermon and urban ministry. His study is through with added emphasis on key words in the verses. -
An Examination of our Federated Schools' Effectiveness at Preparing Future Lay Ministers (Area Lutheran High Schools and Wisconsin Lutheran College)
(1983)Through a number of surveys and interviews the essayist examines lay ministry preparation in the WELS high schools and Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC). He focuses most on WLC by interviewing numerous teachers as well as ... -
A Theology of Missions with Special Application to North American Cities
(1995)Has God commanded us, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, to purposefully, aggressively pick up our prophet's mantel and go into the modern day Ninevehs of the North American continent? If he has, where and what is ... -
The Little Brown Church in the Vale
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Johannes Kilian, A Man of Principle
(1978)