Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions
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Exegesis of Hosea 1:1-5
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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 ... -
The Real Presence of Christ's Body and Blood in the Lord's Supper: Contemporary Issues Concerning the Sacramental Union
(1998)John F. Brug’s essay addresses contemporary theological issues surrounding the real presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper. Drawing from Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, Brug affirms the sacramental union—Christ’s ... -
The Principles of Financial Stewardship in Paul's Letter to the Philippians
(1989)John F. Brug’s essay explores the biblical principles of financial stewardship as presented in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, contrasting its tone with the more urgent appeals in 2 Corinthians. Writing to a generous and ... -
The Principles and Practices of Prayer
(1995)John F. Brug’s The Principles and Practice of Prayer is a comprehensive study guide designed to deepen understanding and practice of Christian prayer. Structured as a 15-session course, it explores biblical principles, ... -
Exegesis of 1 Timothy 4:1-5
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The Priesthood of all Believers and the Ministry
(0000)John F. Brug explores the biblical doctrine of the priesthood of all believers, distinguishing it from the public ministry of the church. Rooted in 1 Peter 2 and other Scripture, this priesthood is granted to all Christians ... -
Elmbrook Community Church
(1981) -
The Pastor as the Representative of Christ
(0000)This essay explores the biblical and confessional foundations of the pastoral office, emphasizing that pastors serve as representatives of Christ by proclaiming the gospel and administering the sacraments. Brug distinguishes ... -
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 Other Four: The German-Born Presidents Who Succeeded Walther
(2011)John F. Brug profiles the four German-born presidents of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod who succeeded C. F. W. Walther: Friedrich Wyneken, Heinrich Schwan, Franz Pieper, and Friedrich Pfotenhauer. Each leader is examined ... -
The Only Saving Church?
(2001)In response to the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification, John Brug shows from Rome’s own documents that it has not shifted from its teaching about salvation and justification. -
WELS Among the Hmong
(1992) -
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 ... -
The Meaning of Predigtamt in Augsburg Confession V
(2006)In his examination of the historical use of the terms Predigtamt and Amt (and the Latin terms associated with them) in the Augsburg Confession, Prof. Brug determines that the Predigtamt is not the office of the pastoral ... -
The Lutheran Doctrine of the Two Kingdoms
(1999)John F. Brug presents a comprehensive theological and practical analysis of the Lutheran doctrine of the two kingdoms, exploring the Christian’s dual citizenship in both the spiritual kingdom of God and the earthly kingdom ...