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The Gnostic Gospels: A River of Lies
(2007)Nathan Cordes presents an overview of Gnosticism, including a definition and a look at its history. He offers selections from thirteen gnostic texts with commentary, and a short discussion of modern views on these works. -
Obstacles to the Gospel in Yaurel, Puerto Rico
(1981)In this 1981 essay, James R. Connell reflects on his nine-month vicar experience in Yaurel, Puerto Rico, highlighting cultural, religious, and social challenges to Lutheran mission work. Connell identifies key obstacles ... -
The Eternal Word: A Lutheran Confession for the Twenty-First Century, Article III. The Holy Spirit
(2005)A compilation of seven essays that were presented to the third triennial convention of the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference, held at Winter Haven, Florida, April 20-22, 1999. The theme of that convention was ... -
The Eternal Word: A Lutheran Confession for the Twenty-First Century, Article I, Holy Scripture
(2005)A compilation of essays that were presented to the first triennial convention of the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference, held in 1993. This edited and unified document was approved at the 2005 convention. -
The Life, Times, and Some of the Accomplishments of Pastor Henry W. Grigsby
(2000)Brady E. Coleman’s biographical essay chronicles the life and ministry of Pastor Henry W. Grigsby, the first Black minister in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Born in 1906 in Camden, Alabama, Grigsby ... -
Hong Kong - 1997
(1994)Paul L. Cole’s 1994 church history paper explores the uncertain future of WELS mission work in Hong Kong as the 1997 handover from British to Chinese control approached. The paper provides historical context for Hong Kong’s ... -
EF 2815 Interview with Pastor Ernst Lehninger
(2000)Daniel Cole’s 2000 interview with Pastor Ernst Lehninger offers a rich overview of Lehninger’s life and ministry in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Born into a seminary family, Lehninger grew up on the Thiensville ... -
Passover Seder Meal
(1997)Presented by the “Apple of His Eye Mission Society” this program walks through and explains the traditional elements that would go into a early Christian Seder meal. Combining elements of the traditional Passover with ... -
Ministry: A Study
(1990)The Doctrine of Ministry is a uniquely Lutheran doctrine involving the universal priesthood and the public ministry. Professor Dobberstein offers clarity in this compilation of essays. Dobberstein lays the foundation for ... -
Lutheran Music in the United States, 1700-1850: A Descriptive Checklist
(1976)Edward C. Wolf’s Lutheran Music in the United States, 1700–1850: A Descriptive Checklist catalogs early American Lutheran hymnals, hymn collections, chorale books, and tunebooks. The bibliography is divided into two parts: ... -
Homiletical Helps: Introduction and Conclusion
(0000)If strapped for time when preparing a sermon, the introduction and conclusion are usually the areas that are sacrificed. However, they are two of the most integral portions of a sermon. Professor Dobberstein offers practical ... -
Chevrons or Chevrolets? "A Look at the Wisconsin Synod's Ministry to Its People in the Armed Forces, Especially During the Two World Wars
(0000)Michael Woldt’s essay, Chevrons or Chevrolets?, examines the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s (WELS) ministry to its members in the U.S. Armed Forces, especially during World War I and II. Woldt traces the Synod’s ... -
Exegetical-Homiletical Study of Isaiah 9:1-7
(1982)Isaiah 9:1-7 “are words to thrill the hearts of those who still looked for redemption in Israel.” In this study Dobberstein gives the biblical student the context of these verses as well as a text study. Dobberstein offers ... -
Doctrine of Offense
(1985)Though there has not been much written on the doctrine of offense, it is not an obscure doctrine. The idea of offense is found in both the Old and New Testament, and Dobberstein offers an overview of the word usages. ...