Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions
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The Lutheran Doctrine of Sanctification
(1993)Prof. Brug examines the biblical teaching of sanctification via an analysis of the book Christian Spirituality: Five Views of Sanctification. First, he takes a broad look at the basic aspects of sanctification as they are ... -
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 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 Christian's Dual Citizenship
(1973)In this essay, Professor John F. Brug explores the Christian’s dual citizenship—spiritual and earthly—and the responsibilities that arise from each. While Christians are citizens of heaven, they also live within earthly ... -
The Biblical Doctrine of the Church
(0000)In this comprehensive essay, Professor John Brug presents the biblical doctrine of the Church, distinguishing between the invisible Church—all true believers in Christ—and visible churches, which are organized congregations. ... -
The Battle to Preserve the Doctrine of the Inspiration and Inerrancy of Scripture in American Lutheranism
(0000)Professor John F. Brug’s essay explores the foundational Lutheran doctrines of biblical inspiration and inerrancy, emphasizing that Scripture is the very Word of God—fully truthful and divinely authored. He warns that ... -
The Astronomical Dating of Ancient History before 700 BC
(0000)In this critical examination of ancient Near Eastern chronology, John Brug challenges the reliability of astronomical dating methods used before 700 B.C., particularly the Sothic cycle in Egypt and Venus observations in ... -
Speak with Authority
(2008)John Brug speaks of the authority of pastors as servants of Christ and his Word. He advises no one to take comfort from the authority given the pastor, but to look instead to the authority of the Word and the forgiveness ... -
Sermon for Annunciation: "The Word Became Flesh"
(2010)John F. Brug’s sermon for the Festival of the Annunciation (John 1:14) centers on the incarnation of Christ as the decisive turning point in the cosmic battle between good and evil. Using vivid imagery and historical ... -
Selections from the Fathers on Fellowship
(0000)This compilation of quotations from the early church fathers gives examples and applications of fellowship principles in the early church. Here we see examples of fellowship understanding, evangelical practice, severity ... -
Scylla and Charybdis
(2006)Prof. Brug discusses the dangerous yet necessary course traveled by Christians: navigating the narrow way between the “Scylla” of legalism and the “Charybdis” of antinomianism. -
Herbert Parisius -- A Place to Serve
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Scripture According to the New Catechism of the Catholic Church
(0000)John F. Brug’s essay surveys the treatment of Scripture in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, highlighting both affirmations and concerns. The Catechism upholds the divine inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture, yet ... -
Scientific Dating
(1980)John F. Brug’s essay critically examines the assumptions and limitations of scientific dating methods, particularly radiocarbon (C-14) dating. He explains the principles behind C-14 formation, decay, and measurement, noting ... -
Review Article: The TNIV—Some Preliminary Observations
(2010)A review of the TNIV version of the Bible.