Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions
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A Study of Specific Marketing Strategies in Religious Radio Broadcasting
(1987)This paper by Jon Bendewald offers a historical and strategic analysis of religious radio broadcasting, focusing on three major programs: The Lutheran Hour, Insight for Living, and Message From The Master. Bendewald explores ... -
Exegetical Brief: Romans 16:1,7 Phoebe, a Deacon? Junia, an Apostle?
(2014)In this exegetical brief Professor Zell examines Romans 16 and the context of the words “deacon” and “apostle.” He concludes with these words, “Whether Phoebe actually held the office of “deacon” remains uncertain. Including ... -
The Occult: Five Lectures
(1968)John Benagh’s five-part lecture series on the occult offers a thorough theological, historical, and pastoral analysis of occult phenomena from a confessional Lutheran perspective. In Lecture I: Divination, Benagh examines ... -
Exegetical Brief: Philippians 4:13 - "As to every circumstance I am strong"
(2011)This exegetical brief conducts a quick overview of the common translation (and subsequent misunderstanding) of Philippians 4:13, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” -
Exegetical Brief: Matthew 16:18 - "The gates of Hades will not withstand her"
(2011)This exegetical brief conducts a quick overview of the Greek and Hebrew words for “Hades,” and considers how Christians, through Christ, are able to storm her gates. -
Exegetical Brief: Matthew 10:23—Which Coming of the Son of Man?
(0000)What coming was Jesus referring to when he said, “Truly I tell you, you will not finish going through the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes”? In this exegetical brief, Professor Zell narrows the answer down to ... -
Multi-Language Publications: Ten Years of Bringing the Written Word to the World
(2007)Jeremy Belter’s paper chronicles the first decade of Multi-Language Publications (MLP), a WELS initiative founded in 1996 by Pastor Harold Essmann to coordinate and produce confessional Lutheran literature for global mission ... -
Exegetical Brief: Luke 15:7 - Who Are the Ninety-Nine?
(0000)Why did Jesus finish his parable about finding the lost sheep with his words about the ninety-nine? Who are the ninety-nine? Was Jesus describing the Pharisees as he closed out the parable of the lost sheep? Was he speaking ... -
Exegetical Brief: Is Matthew 24:29-31 Interpreted Figuratively or Literally?
(2009)Although figurative language abounds in Matthew, Professor Zell contends in this exegetical brief that Jesus’ words in Matthew 24:29-31 are to be taken literally, much to the joy and edification of those who are watching ... -
Explosion in Their Centennial Year: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Red Wing, Minnesota
(1981)Dennis Belter’s historical essay recounts the doctrinal and congregational crisis that struck St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Red Wing, Minnesota, during its 100th anniversary year. The conflict stemmed from ... -
An Exegetical Study of First Corinthians 11 17-32
(1985)Pastor Dennis Belter presents a detailed exegetical analysis of 1 Corinthians 11:17–32, focusing on the Apostle Paul’s teaching regarding abuses of the Lord’s Supper in the Corinthian congregation. The study divides the ... -
Exegetical Brief: How has the Son of God been “made perfect”? (Hebrews 2:9-11; 5:9; 7:28)
(2009)In his exegetical brief, Professor Zell examines the translation “made perfect” when it is applied to Jesus in the book of Hebrews. He states that the word τελειῶσαι in these passages is best understood with the idea of ... -
A Brief History of the Kokomo Four
(1987)Raymond Bell’s essay provides a detailed historical and theological account of the “Kokomo Justification Controversy” within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). The dispute centered on the doctrine of objective ... -
Exegetical Brief: Heaping Fiery Coals on Your Enemy’s Head (Romans 12:20)
(2010)How does Paul’s encouragement to “overcome evil with good” align with “heaping coals on someone’s head”? Professor Zell examines the evidence and the different interpretations for this passage in Romans and shows how it ... -
God's Message to Us in Galatians: The Just Shall Live by Faith
(1994)W.F. Beitz’s essay is a passionate, sweeping meditation on the central message of Galatians: “The just shall live by faith.” Written in a deeply personal and prophetic tone, Beitz critiques the tendency of Christians—pastors, ... -
Exegetical Brief: First Thessalonians 4:4 "That each of you should learn to acquire a wife in a way that is holy and honorable."
(2007)A brief on Paul’s encouragement to the Thessalonians (and to us) to sanctified living in a Christian marriage. In the process, Professor Zell examines the issue of the translation of verse four which has been rendered in ... -
Exegetical Brief: Ephesians 5:10 and 1 Peter 1:7—“Tested and approved”
(2008)This brief was originally published in volume 105/1 (Winter 2008) of the Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly. Although δοκιμάζω is common word, its appearance in Ephesians 5:10 and 1 Peter 1:7 sometimes cause translators some ... -
Exegetical Brief: Colossians 2:11-13 In Baptism God Works Faith and Makes Us Alive, Joining Us to Christ
(2014)In this exegetical brief, Professor Zell shows how the Greek phrasing of the Colossians 2:11-13 equip the church to confess the Christian faith boldly and to speak correctly about baptism and faith and God’s gracious working ... -
Exegetical Brief on Mark 7:19 "Who or what makes all foods clean?"
(2012)Four words (καθαρίζων πάντα τὰ βρώματα) bring Mark 7:19 to a close and are the focus of this exegetical brief. A straightforward translation is “cleansing all foods,” but the challenging question is “Who or what is it that ... -
The Relevancy of the 95 Theses to 1967
(1967)Edward Zell’s essay, presented at the 1967 Symposium on the 95 Theses, explores the enduring significance of Martin Luther’s 1517 proclamation in light of contemporary theological and ecclesiastical challenges. Zell affirms ...