Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions
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The Gimbals of the Gospel – The Doctrine of Church and Ministry in the WELS
(1995)In this comprehensive 1995 essay, Rev. Edward G. Zell examines the doctrine of Church and Ministry within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), focusing on the evolving understanding of the Public Ministry of ... -
Bach on Luther - The Catechism Hymns
(2012)A lecture and recital by Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary seniors Philip Moldenhauer and Jacob Behnken. Professor James P. Tiefel, advisor. -
The Appropriateness and Value of Customs Associated with the Sacraments and Church Rites
(1964)Presented at the 1964 Michigan District Convention, Edward Zell’s essay examines the theological and practical value of key customs associated with baptism, confirmation, and communion in Lutheran worship. Zell emphasizes ... -
La Iglesia Luterana De San Pablo, Tucson, Arizona: WELS First Spanish Mission
(1982)Thomas Behnke’s historical essay chronicles the founding and development of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s (WELS) first Spanish-speaking mission congregation, La Iglesia Luterana De San Pablo in Tucson, Arizona. ... -
A History of Lola Park Evangelical Lutheran Church
(1980)Edward Zell’s historical account of Lola Park Evangelical Lutheran Church in Detroit, Michigan, chronicles its founding in 1945 amid wartime restrictions and economic uncertainty. Beginning with a relocated chapel and the ... -
Bible School: Curriculum and Objectives
(1972)Paul Behn’s essay addresses the urgent need for Bible schools in mission contexts, particularly in Hong Kong and similar societies, where secular education emphasizes intellectualism and material success over spiritual ... -
Rebuilding a Youth Program
(1983)James Behling’s essay outlines eight biblical principles for revitalizing youth ministry, emphasizing that effective programs must be built by the Lord and guided by the Holy Spirit. He begins with the need to truly know ... -
The Gift of Faith: Given and Received (With Special Applications to Infants, the Mentally Retarded, and Alzheimer's Victims)
(1996)John C. Zeitler’s essay explores the biblical doctrine of saving faith, emphasizing its divine origin, nature, and effects. Faith is not a human achievement but a gift of God, created through the Gospel and sacraments. ... -
Scripture Study of Romans 14:13-23
(1983)Walter Beckmann’s study of Romans 14:13–23 explores the tension between strong and weak Christians regarding matters of conscience, particularly food and drink. He explains that the strong Christian, grounded in Scripture, ... -
Isagogical Study of Daniel 7-12
(1994)John Zeitler’s Isagogical Study of Daniel 7–12 offers a confessional Lutheran analysis of the apocalyptic visions in the latter half of Daniel. Written for a pastoral conference, the study defends the book’s authenticity ... -
Universal and Objective Justification with Special Emphasis on a Recent Controversy
(1983)In this essay, Pastor David Beckman explores the biblical and theological foundations of universal and objective justification, prompted by a doctrinal controversy in Kokomo, Indiana. He defines justification as God’s ... -
Offering Evangelical Counsel to the Unmarried Living Together
(1988)Pastor David Beckman addresses the growing social and spiritual challenge of unmarried couples cohabiting, offering a framework for evangelical pastoral counsel. The essay begins by categorizing types of cohabitation and ... -
Michigan Lutheran Seminary: Past, Present, and Future
(2008)William Zeiger presents the history of Michigan Lutheran Seminary, from its roots and first founding in the late 1800’s, to its death and rebirth in the early 1900’s, and on to the present and its uncertain future. -
Judaism: An Overview of Its Doctrinal Development
(1986)This essay offers a comprehensive historical and theological survey of Judaism, tracing its doctrinal evolution from biblical times to contemporary American expressions. Pastor Beckman begins with personal reflections on ... -
Why I Left the Missouri Synod
(1964)In this serialized account published in Lutheran News (1963–1964), Dr. Siegbert W. Becker explains his departure from the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod after nearly five decades of membership and service. Becker details ... -
The Descent of Christ into Hell
(1972)Matthew D. Zehms’ essay presents a thorough exegetical, historical, and comparative study of the doctrine of Christ’s descent into hell, focusing on 1 Peter 3:18–20. Zehms affirms the traditional Lutheran understanding ... -
Verbal Inspiration and the Variant Readings
(0000)In this essay, Dr. Siegbert W. Becker addresses concerns about variant readings in biblical manuscripts and their impact on the doctrine of verbal inspiration. He argues that while textual variants exist, they do not ... -
Universal Justification
(1984)In this 1984 convention essay, Dr. Siegbert W. Becker defends the doctrine of universal justification—the teaching that God, through Christ’s atonement and resurrection, has forgiven the sins of all people. Becker distinguishes ... -
The Working of the Holy Ghost
(1974)In this 1974 address to Lutheran educators, Dr. Siegbert W. Becker explores the doctrine of conversion and the role of the Holy Ghost in bringing sinners to faith. He emphasizes the total depravity of natural man—spiritually ...