Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions
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Bible Study in the Life of the Pastor and His Congregation
(1980)The topic of Bible Study is covered with great care because, as Pastor Aderman writes, Bible study ought to have an important part in every Christian’s life. First, Aderman examines pastors’ attitudes that might hinder a ... -
An Exegesis of Luke 1:68-75
(1993)A catchy introduction sets the stage for a lengthy study of Luke 1. The author offers many insights about these passages and cites plenty of references in order to clearly explain the familiar account of Zechariah’s song ... -
Adventism: Its History and Doctrine
(1976)Adventism: Its History and Doctrine concisely defines where the Adventists came from and what they teach. Using research and interviews, the author gives a very in-depth outline and a wealth of information about the Adventist ... -
EF 2641 Herbert C. Kuske: "From Friedens to Peace: Fifty Years of God's Grace"
(1997)This essay traces the fifty-year ministry of Rev. Herbert C. Kuske, highlighting his service across multiple congregations and districts within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Beginning with emergency teaching ... -
The Doctrine of Conversion
(1951)This essay was written to describe the inadequacies of the Common Confession in its explanation of the doctrine of conversion. It shows how other synods did not have a proper understanding of conversion and, therefore, ... -
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: The Years of Controversy - 1922-1932
(1988)This essay explores the formative decade of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, from its founding in 1922 through a period of theological and institutional controversy ending in 1932. The congregation ... -
Fraternalism in the Light of Scripture
(1957)It is an indication of willingness, yes, even determination, on the part of the Church to come to grips with stern reality when the subject of fraternalism, or lodgery, is scheduled for discussion at three of the 32 District ... -
Time of Grace Ministry: Sharing the Gospel Message of Jesus with the World
(2007)Steven Abramowski recounts the formation and first years of the television ministry, Time of Grace, with his numerous interviews with the people who conceived the idea and brought it into existence. -
The Doctrine of Church Fellowship
(1977)1. The doctrine of church fellowship is not a set of dry, formal man-made church regulations which hinder the work of the Holy Spirit and make it hard, if not impossible, for pious pastors, teachers, missionaries, and ... -
Helping New Members Transition from Bible Information Class to Personal Bible Study
(2012)For many adult confirmation students, in-depth study of the Bible ends when they complete the final pages of their Bible Information Class. During multiple weeks and months these new members are instructed in the truths ... -
Analysis of the Current Identification of Ai and Other Possible Sites
(2012)The current location of Ai at et-Tell has caused a number of problems for those who take the Bible seriously. The main problem is that there was no occupation of et-Tell during the time of conquest. Because of this many ... -
The Influence of the Pharisaic Movement on the Preservation of a Jewish Identity During the Intertestamental Period
(2012)This paper explores the influence of the Pharisees in the preservation of a Jewish Identity during the Intertestamental Period. This paper focuses on the impact of the Pharisees on the nation of Israel in both the spiritual ... -
Christ at Home: Addressing the Need for Family Devotions
(2012)This paper addresses the lack of devotional activity among today’s Christian families and seeks to give pastors and parents the motivation and direction needed to implement home devotions in the family. After considering ... -
The Target of Paul's Polemic: A Dialogue with the New Perspective
(2012)What attitude was Paul opposing when he said that “a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law” (Romans 3:28)? The traditional view has been that Paul was opposing works righteousness, the idea that says, “I ... -
Encountering Authenticity: The Gospel Fills the Needs of a Post-Postmodern Society
(2012)As long as people are sinful, they have spiritual needs which on their own they cannot satiate. Jesus’ gospel of salvation fills those needs. This paper is a study of how Jesus’ gospel applies to the specific spiritual ... -
Worship Space of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in the Context of Historical Christian Architecture and Art
(2012)This study examines the history of Christian architecture and art, and how Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) churches shape worship space in the 21st century. When believers come together in corporate worship ... -
The Role of Training in Short Term Missions
(2012)This project’s objective was (1) to research the training that volunteers in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) receive for short-term mission trips and (2) to determine whether existing training manuals can ... -
Book Digitization: A Practical and Urgent Necessity for the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
(2012)More than a decade into the 21st century, life is becoming ever more digitized. A major part of this movement is the digitization of print literature. This paper examines digital libraries around the globe and discusses ... -
A Matter of Choice: On the Feasibility and Utility of an Eclectic Text of the Hebrew Bible
(2012)The exegesis of any biblical text is only as good as the text it examines. This thesis will lay out the case for the feasibility and utility of an eclectic text of the Hebrew Bible. First it explains the necessity and ... -
The Hymn of the Day: Its Development and Use
(2012)This thesis depicts the development of the Hymn of the Day as it was born out of Luther’s Graduallied and how the concept of the Hymn of the Day was born out of the Lutheran Reformation. The Graduallied was a hymn Luther ...