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The Pastor as Intercessor
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The Sermon: with Emphasis on the Use of Illustrations, the Introduction, and Conclusion
(1993)Pastor Traudt’s reader will certainly appreciate the importance and joy he places on sermon preparation and delivery. After reaffirming this truth in his introduction, Traudt provides a deep overview of what it takes to ... -
Create In Me a Clean Heart, O God! A Sermon Study on Psalm 51:10-12
(0000)There is a beautiful connection between Psalm 51 and Article II of the Formula of Concord. Article II rejects Melanchthon’s doctrine on synergism that man is free to accept or reject God’s grace. However, in Psalm 51, King ... -
Christians, Guard Your Liberty! A Sermon Study on Galatians 5:1-6
(0000)Galatians can rightly be called the charter of Christian liberty. This epistle demonstrates that as Christians we have liberty in Christ. In view of the book’s theme, the connection between Galatians and Article X of the ... -
A Royal Priesthood Proclaiming God's Praise
(1978)The reintroduction of the teaching of the priesthood of all believers offered the church great comfort in the fact that they could go to God’s throne directly without fear or mediator. By God’s grace, through the work of ... -
A Reaffirmation of the Synodical Conference Teaching on the Real Presence
(0000)When Jesus commanded, “Do this in remembrance of me,” he was referring to the sacrament actions of the consecration, distribution, and reception of the Lord’s Supper. However, there are still questions concerning when the ... -
"Levels of Fellowship" - Scriptural Principles or Rules of Men?
(0000)Ecumenism can be tempting, especially when the people in the world around us are trying to find common ground even at the lowest common denominator. Church bodies have fallen victim to the lure of false ecumenism by altering ... -
James 4 – An Exegesis and Application with Commentary
(1979)In chapter four of his book, James warns his readers that the disregard of God causes trouble. Gawrisch offers an exegesis with much application of this warning. He opens with an outline of the chapter and closes with an ... -
The Moral and Scriptural Principles Concerning Test-Tube Babies
(1980)In vitro fertilization can be a misunderstood topic. Gawrisch reveals the science behind IVF while showing that the process is meant for couples who have trouble conceiving. IVF, however, does not take place in a scientific ... -
The Book of Acts: The Role of Repentance in Church Renewal
(1983)The content of repentance really has not changed since the time of Jesus, however there are many deep misunderstandings concerning what repentance is and is not. There is a wide difference in meaning between the English ...