Essay File: Recent submissions
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Meeting the Needs of the 21st Century Family Raising Spiritually Mature Adults in a Postmodern World
(1999)How do we read the spirit of the times so that we can reach people with the Gospel? Professor Gurgel explores postmodernism by seeing how it flowed from modernism and how it affects people in the 21st Century. He highlights ... -
Honest Preaching: Faithfully Proclaiming the Law for the Sake of the Gospel
(2007)Professor Gurgel makes a strong point for preaching honestly: that is, preaching the Law in undiluted fashion, so it may do its work of convicting sinners of their sin. The heart slain by the Law is aware of its need for ... -
Fan into Flame the Gift of God
(2009)In this presentation Professor Gurgel emphasizes the importance of nurturing our own faith before we can minister to others. He cuts to the heart with many quotes from Scripture and from others and heals with the gospel. ... -
An Optimistic Theology of the Cross
(1997)Professor Gurgel gives an encouraging presentation of the theology of the cross to all who feel the inertia of their own hearts and in their own ministry situations—especially those with large congregations. God’s word ... -
"Pastor, Am I Baptized?"
(2001)How should we deal with people who have been baptized in non-traditional ways? Not only does Professor Gurgel tackle this question, but he also dives deep into the doctrine of baptism and the word to understand the underlying ... -
"After Much Prayerful Consideration..." The Interrelation of Sanctified Reason and God's Will in Deliberating a Divine Call
(2008)Professor Gurgel asserts that in deliberating over a choice between two valid and legitimate divine calls, that is, between “good” and “good,” we should make use of God’s gift of reason, the advice of our brothers and ... -
The Changing Needs Of The Public Ministry
(1990)Gurgel and Kastens discuss the social, economic, psychological and spiritual changes in society, and the effect these changes have on the public ministry. -
1995 WELS Synod Convention Summary
(1995)A general overview of the significant discussions and presentations given at the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod at convention in 1995. -
A Profile of St. John, Wood Lake, MN
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Water Systems of Jerusalem
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The Narrow Lutheran Middle Road
(2006)A “contemporary and practical” examination of the Formula of Concord, Article IV, “Of Good Works.” -
Living the End Times Life: An Isagogical and Exegetical Study of 1 Peter 4:1-11
(2013)Pastor Gumm considers the importance of studying 1 Peter before delving into the focus of 4:1-11. After examining the context of this section in 1 Peter, Gumm gives a thorough exegesis including his own translation, notes ...