Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions

Now showing items 7101-7120 of 7544

    • "My Sheep Listen to My Voice" 

      Ziecker, Eric (1992)
      A History of Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, Springville, NY.

    • A Survey of Small Lutheran Groups in the United States 

      Berg, Michael (2004)
      Michael Berg’s comprehensive 2004 survey explores thirty-three small Lutheran groups in the United States, excluding the ELCA, LCMS, and WELS. The paper traces the historical, theological, and organizational roots of each ...

    • What's Wrong With the Scouts? 

      Ziebell, Raymond E. (1984)
      Abstract Rev. Raymond E. Ziebell’s 1984 presentation critiques the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from a confessional Lutheran perspective, arguing that their programs conflict with biblical doctrine. He outlines four key ...

    • The Renovation of the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Chapel (2004-2005) 

      Berg, Joseph M. (2007)
      Joseph M. Berg’s paper documents the 2004–2005 renovation of the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary chapel, highlighting its theological and liturgical significance. Originally built in 1929, the chapel underwent minimal changes ...

    • The Relevant Warning in Pharoah's Obduracy 

      Ziebell, Raymond E. (0000)
      Raymond E. Ziebell’s essay examines Pharaoh’s hardening of heart as a sobering biblical example of obduracy—a willful rejection of God’s Word that ultimately invites divine judgment. Drawing from Scripture and Lutheran ...

    • Canadian Lutheranism – Proving Ground for Lutheran Unionism? A Look at the Development of Canadian Lutheran Unionism 

      Berg, John W. (1979)
      John Berg’s 1979 paper examines the trajectory of Lutheran unionism in Canada, suggesting that Canadian Lutheranism may serve as a proving ground for broader Lutheran mergers in North America. The study traces developments ...

    • Sermon Study of a Reformation Text -- John 8:31-36 

      Ziebell, Raymond E. (1984)
      Raymond E. Ziebell’s sermon study, presented to the Southeastern Wisconsin District Pastoral Conference in 1984, explores John 8:31–36 through the lens of Reformation theology. Emphasizing the theme of spiritual freedom, ...

    • Romans 14:19-15:6 

      Ziebell, Raymond E. (1984)
      Raymond E. Ziebell’s exegetical study of Romans 14:19–15:6, presented to the Southeastern Wisconsin District Pastoral Conference in 1984, explores Christian conduct in matters of adiaphora—those things neither commanded ...

    • The Connection between the Lutheran Charismatic Renewal and the Frontier-Camp Meeting 

      Berg, Jeffrey A. (1980)
      Jeffrey A. Berg’s 1980 paper explores the parallels between the Lutheran Charismatic Renewal—particularly within the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS)—and the emotional, experiential religion of 19th-century American ...

    • A Source of Confessionalism 

      Berg, Daniel (2007)
      Daniel Berg’s essay explores how liturgical worship served as a source of confessional identity for American Lutherans in the 19th century. Amid theological and cultural pressures, Berg argues that returning to historic ...

    • Josiah – Old Testament Model of the Shepherd as Leader 

      Ziebell, Raymond E. (1994)
      Raymond Ziebell’s essay presents King Josiah as a biblical model for pastoral leadership, emphasizing his zeal for God’s Word and his role in spiritual reform. Drawing from 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Ziebell traces Josiah’s ...

    • Present WELS Financial Problems 

      Bentz, Martin J. (1988)
      Martin Bentz’s 1988 paper analyzes persistent financial challenges within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), focusing on two key areas: the budget setup and the Pre-Budget Subscription (PBS) system. Bentz ...

    • Defeatism in the Church: Its Nature, Danger and Cure 

      Zich, August F. (1933)
      This essay, written at the height of the Great Depression, is a warning for Christians of every era against a sinful, defeatest attitude in the Church, and an exhortation to put our trust in the Lord.

    • Statement on Prayer-Fellowship 

      Bente, Paul E. (1941)
      In this theological statement, Prof. Paul E. Bente explores the distinction between prayer-fellowship and joint prayer, emphasizing the spiritual unity required for true communal prayer. Delivered at a joint conference of ...

    • The Church of the Lutheran Brethren 

      Zemple, Dean (1987)
      Dean Zemple’s essay traces the origins, theology, and practices of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren, founded in 1900 by Norwegian Lutherans influenced by Haugean pietism and revivalism. Concerned with spiritual purity ...

    • Prayer and Fellowship and the Detroit Conference, 1904 

      Bente, F. (1904)
      In this paper, Bente answers the question, “Why can’t we establish and maintain common prayer services with Iowa and Ohio (Synods)?” In the first paragraph of the paper, Bente describes the historical situation as, “At the ...

    • The Ministry of the Keys – Its Possessors 

      Zell, William G. (1965)
      Prof. William G. Zell’s essay, delivered at the 1965 WELS Northwestern College Convention, emphasizes the individual Christian’s role in the Ministry of the Keys. Rooted in the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers, ...

    • Following the Faith of Our Fathers 

      Bente, F. (1923)
      Bente prepared this paper in the year following the LCMS diamond jubilee. After describing how disunity and a disloyal spirit had made a way into their midst, he goes on to recommend a two-fold approach toward reestablishing ...

    • EF 3160 Church History Interview with Pastor Edward and Ruth Renz 

      Bendix, David (2004)
      This interview by David Bendix captures the reflections of Pastor Edward and Ruth Renz on their pioneering ministry as the WELS’s first European civilian chaplaincy team. From 1973 to 1982, the Renzes served American ...

    • St. Martin's Evangelical Lutheran Church and Northwestern Lutheran Academy versus the State of South Dakota 

      Zell, Paul E. (1983)
      This paper follows the court case which rose to the level of the U.S. Supreme Court. The case involved the question of whether private, religious schools were exempt from paying unemployment taxes. The paper covers background ...