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Recent Debate Concerning the Chronology of the New Testament
(0000)John F. Brug’s essay surveys key debates and data surrounding New Testament chronology, focusing on the life of Christ and the ministry of Paul. He distinguishes between relative and absolute chronology and explains how ... -
Exegetical Brief: Train? Initiate? Or Dedicate?
(0000)John F. Brug examines Proverbs 22:6, traditionally translated as “Train a child in the way he should go,” and explores its linguistic and theological nuances. He analyzes the Hebrew verb חנך, typically meaning “dedicate,” ... -
The Doctrinal Position of ELCA
(0000)John Brug’s comprehensive analysis of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) traces its doctrinal decline through historical mergers, theological shifts, and contemporary practices. He outlines how ELCA’s heritage, ... -
The Doctrine of Church and Ministry in the First One Hundred Volumes of the Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly
(0000)John Brug’s essay surveys a century of doctrinal discussion on church and ministry within the Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly, highlighting its centrality to WELS theology. He traces two major periods of debate: the early ... -
The Ministry: By Christ through the Church - Current Discussion concerning the Doctrine of the Ministry
(0000)The doctrine of the ministry is a hot topic within the Lutheran Church, but Brug offers some insight into the issue. He examines the proper use if the terms “minister” and “ministry.” He answers the question whether the ... -
The Ministry of the Apostles and Our Ministry
(0000)John F. Brug examines the origin and nature of the New Testament ministry, focusing on whether the public ministry derives from Christ through the apostles or through the church. He argues that while the apostles held a ... -
Exegetical Brief: A Rebirth-Washing and a Renewal-Holy Spirit
(0000)John F. Brug analyzes Titus 3:5, focusing on its chiastic structure and grammatical nuances to clarify the relationship between baptism and the Holy Spirit in the work of salvation. He argues that the verse should be ... -
How God Grows Christians
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Doctrinal Challenges Facing Lutheranism in the 21st Century
(0000)John F. Brug’s essay surveys the doctrinal landscape confronting Lutheranism as it enters the 21st century, contrasting the optimism of the early 20th century with the theological decline that followed. Brug identifies key ... -
The Papacy According to the New Catechism of the Catholic Church
(0000)This essay analyzes the Roman Catholic Church’s official stance on the papacy as presented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, highlighting its implications for ecumenical dialogue with Lutherans. Brug notes that while ... -
The Reign of Hezekiah
(0000)John F. Brug’s essay addresses the complex chronological challenges surrounding the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. Biblical data and Assyrian records appear to conflict, particularly regarding Hezekiah’s accession and ... -
Reflections On The "Gentleness" Paul Calls For In Philippians 4:5
(0000)On the face of it, Philippians 4:5 seems to present few difficulties. That perspective changes, however, as soon as a person takes a closer look at τὸ ἐπιεικὲς. What can Paul mean by using a word that one commentator called ... -
Ordination and Installation in the Scriptures
(0000)Professor Brug goes through the many instances in the Old and New Testaments which resemble modern day ordinations (e.g. Levites, apostles, etc.) with special emphasis on the verbs of those sections. He then explores the ... -
Doctrinal Brief: Could Jesus Have Sinned?
(0000)By examining the union of the two natures of Christ in this doctrinal brief, Professor Brug studies the question about if Jesus was able to sin or not. Jesus’ temptations were real and his divinity was also real. Both are ... -
Exegetical Brief Acts 1:26 - Lottery or Election?
(0000)John F. Brug examines the Greek text of Acts 1:26 to determine whether Matthias was chosen as Judas’s successor by casting lots or by election. While most translations and commentaries favor the lottery interpretation, ... -
Exegetical Brief: Show Love to Your Neighbor
(0000)Professor Brug examines the current usages of the Bible quote, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” in the positive self-image promotions. He exegetically works through the passages and concludes, “This passage then does not ... -
The Synodical Conference and Prayer Fellowship
(0000)John F. Brug’s essay traces the historical and theological development of prayer fellowship within the Synodical Conference, focusing on the divergence between the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and the Lutheran ... -
The Scriptural Use of the Terms 'Ministry' and 'Minister' as a Guide for our Use of the Terms
(0000)John F. Brug’s essay explores the biblical usage of the terms “minister” and “ministry,” focusing on the Greek words diakoneo, diakonia, and diakonos, and their varied translations in English, Finnish, and Swedish Bibles. ...