Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions
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Haggai 2:7 The Desired of All Nations Will Come
(2003)This exegetical brief examines Haggai 2:7 and the debated phrase “the desired of all nations will come,” exploring whether it refers to Christ or to desirable things (e.g., treasures). Bivens analyzes the Hebrew grammar, ... -
The High Calling of the Christian According to the First Epistle of Peter
(0000)Frederick E. Blume explores the theological depth and pastoral intent of the First Epistle of Peter, emphasizing the Christian’s high calling amid suffering. Written to Gentile believers in Asia Minor, Peter’s letter affirms ... -
Creating a Home-Run Hitting Team: A Team Approach to Parish Youth Outreach
(2006)Walker presents Scripture-based motivation and methods for involving youths in a congregation’s mission to reach out to its community. -
The Formation of the New Testament Canon
(1941)Professor Blume takes us through the various factors involved in the compilation of the books of the New Testament. After a brief historical exposition on the early church, he touches on early canons with their strengths ... -
The Facts in the Life of the Historical Jesus
(0000)This essay defends the historical reliability and theological significance of the life of Jesus as recorded in the New Testament. Blume critiques modern critical approaches—including form criticism, redaction criticism, ... -
The English Versions at Second Peter Chapter 1
(0000)This essay evaluates various English Bible translations of 2 Peter 1, focusing on linguistic fidelity, theological clarity, and syntactical accuracy. Blume compares corporate and private versions—including KJV, RSV, NASB, ... -
The Apodosis at 1 Timothy 1:3 and 2 Peter 1:4
(0000)This essay examines the grammatical and syntactical challenges in identifying the apodosis (main clause) in I Timothy 1:3 and II Peter 1:4. Blume surveys historical and modern translations and commentaries, highlighting ... -
Martin Luther and Our English Bible Translations
(0000)Frederic E. Blume examines twentieth-century English Bible translations in light of Martin Luther’s principles of biblical interpretation and translation. He surveys major modern versions—including the RSV, NEB, NASB, and ... -
Kittel's Theological Dictionary of the New Testament
(0000)Frederic E. Blume critically reviews the Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (TDNT), edited by Gerhard Kittel and later Gerhard Friedrich, highlighting its scholarly depth and theological presuppositions. While ... -
Bible Translations Reports
(0000)This multi-part report evaluates contemporary English Bible translations for doctrinal fidelity, linguistic clarity, and textual reliability. Commissioned by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, the study compares the ... -
Getting the Right Message Out - And Getting It Out the Right Way - With Emphasis on Public Worship and Classroom Instruction
(0000)This essay explores the centrality of justification in Christian doctrine, worship, and instruction. Bivens affirms justification as the declaratory act of God, forgiving sinners through Christ’s atonement, and critiques ... -
Exegetical Brief: Haggai 2:7 –The Desired Of All Nations Will Come
(0000)This exegetical study explores the debated phrase in Haggai 2:7, “the desired of all nations will come,” questioning whether it refers to Christ or to desirable things (e.g., treasures). While the context is clearly ... -
Exegetical Brief: Genesis 9:27 Who Will Live in the Tents of Shem?
(0000)Forrest L. Bivens’ exegetical brief explores the interpretive ambiguity of Genesis 9:27, focusing on the phrase “may he dwell in the tents of Shem.” The central question is whether the subject of “dwell” is Japheth or God. ...