Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions
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Luther's Apologetics
(1958)In this scholarly article, Siegbert W. Becker explores Martin Luther’s approach to apologetics, emphasizing Luther’s rejection of rational proofs for faith and his insistence on the sole authority of Scripture. Luther ... -
Luther on Inspiration
(1960)In this comprehensive study, Dr. Siegbert W. Becker defends Martin Luther’s unwavering belief in the verbal and plenary inspiration of Scripture. Responding to modern misinterpretations, Becker demonstrates that Luther ... -
Luther and Inerrancy
(1982)In this essay, Siegbert W. Becker defends Martin Luther’s belief in biblical inerrancy against modern misinterpretations. Becker critiques selective quotations used to suggest Luther doubted Scripture’s reliability, such ... -
John Scotus Eriugena
(0000)This essay offers a concise overview of the life, metaphysics, epistemology, and theological method of John Scotus Eriugena, a 9th-century Irish philosopher and theologian. Becker outlines Eriugena’s major work, De Divisione ... -
Jeremiah, Symbol of Perseverance
(1958)In this essay, Siegbert W. Becker presents the prophet Jeremiah as a model of perseverance for Christian educators and ministers. Amid political upheaval and religious superficiality, Jeremiah remained faithful to his ... -
Invisibility of the Church
(0000)In this impassioned theological essay, Siegbert W. Becker defends the historic Lutheran doctrine of the Church’s invisibility against contemporary formulations suggesting a “visible manifestation” of the Una Sancta. Becker ... -
How to Study Your Bible
(0000)In this practical and devotional essay, Siegbert W. Becker encourages pastors and teachers to deepen their engagement with Scripture beyond familiar texts and routines. He advocates for a disciplined, reverent, and believing ... -
How Can our Teachers Retain their Christian Identity in a Secular World?
(0000)In this essay, Siegbert W. Becker addresses the challenge Christian educators face in maintaining their spiritual identity amid growing secularism in society and the church. He critiques the influence of secular ... -
Heaven and Hell
(1978)In this comprehensive essay, Siegbert W. Becker explores biblical teachings on heaven and hell, contrasting modern theological skepticism with scriptural clarity. He traces the concept of heaven from its spatial meaning ... -
God Manifest in Flesh: The Mystery of the Personal Union
(0000)Professor Becker explains the focus of this paper, “The apostle Paul in his first letter to Timothy says that the manifestation of God in flesh is a mystery which is great beyond controversy, or, as we might also paraphrase ... -
Forgiveness and Faith
(0000)Siegbert W. Becker addresses the spiritual insecurity found among Christian schoolchildren regarding the assurance of forgiveness. He warns against the subtle distortion of the doctrine of justification by faith, where ... -
Faith and Reason in Martin Luther
(1957)Siegbert W. Becker explores Martin Luther’s paradoxical stance on reason, highlighting its dual role as both a divine gift and a spiritual adversary. Luther praised reason as essential for human life and logic, yet condemned ... -
Exegesis of Genesis 1 & 2
(1966)In Exegesis of Genesis One and Two, Dr. Siegbert W. Becker defends a literal interpretation of the biblical creation account against evolutionary theory and mythological readings. Presented in 1966, the essay argues that ... -
Evolution and Genesis
(1980)In Evolution and Genesis, Siegbert W. Becker critiques the compatibility of evolutionary theory with the biblical account of creation, focusing on Genesis 1–2. He argues that attempts to harmonize evolution with Scripture—such ... -
Evaluation of Homiletical-Exegetical Material Produced Since the Mequon Conference of 1976
(1978)In this 1978 evaluation prepared for the Fifth World Seminary Conference, Dr. Siegbert W. Becker reviews two volumes of Homiletical Studies produced by Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary faculty and students. Becker praises the ... -
Christian Liberty
(1983)In this 1983 convention essay, Dr. Siegbert W. Becker explores the theological depth of Christian liberty, drawing heavily from Martin Luther’s The Freedom of a Christian. Becker contrasts true Christian freedom—rooted in ... -
Becker in Sweden: Toward an Understanding of the Role of Dr. Siegbert W. Becker in the Formation of the Lutheran Confessional Church in Sweden
(1987)Timothy H. Buelow’s historical study explores the pivotal role of Dr. Siegbert W. Becker in the formation of the Lutheran Confessional Church (LBK) in Sweden during the 1970s. Becker, a professor in the Wisconsin Evangelical ... -
Attacks on Inerrancy and Inspiration
(1961)In this 1961 paper presented at the Lutheran Free Conference, Siegbert W. Becker defends the doctrines of verbal inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture against rising theological skepticism within the Lutheran Church—particularly ... -
An Isagogical Treatment of the Revelation of St. John the Divine
(0000)Siegbert W. Becker presents a thorough isagogical study of the Book of Revelation, addressing its disputed canonicity, authorship, and interpretive approaches. He defends the apostolic origin of Revelation against historical ... -
An Exegetical Study of 1 Corinthians 14:33b-36
(0000)In this exegetical study, S. W. Becker analyzes 1 Corinthians 14:33b–36, focusing on Paul’s directive that women remain silent in worship assemblies. Becker explores the grammatical ambiguity of the passage and its contextual ...