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The Biblical Doctrine of the Church
(0000)In this comprehensive essay, Professor John Brug presents the biblical doctrine of the Church, distinguishing between the invisible Church—all true believers in Christ—and visible churches, which are organized congregations. ... -
The Battle to Preserve the Doctrine of the Inspiration and Inerrancy of Scripture in American Lutheranism
(0000)Professor John F. Brug’s essay explores the foundational Lutheran doctrines of biblical inspiration and inerrancy, emphasizing that Scripture is the very Word of God—fully truthful and divinely authored. He warns that ... -
The Astronomical Dating of Ancient History before 700 BC
(0000)In this critical examination of ancient Near Eastern chronology, John Brug challenges the reliability of astronomical dating methods used before 700 B.C., particularly the Sothic cycle in Egypt and Venus observations in ... -
Speak with Authority
(2008)John Brug speaks of the authority of pastors as servants of Christ and his Word. He advises no one to take comfort from the authority given the pastor, but to look instead to the authority of the Word and the forgiveness ... -
Sermon for Annunciation: "The Word Became Flesh"
(2010)John F. Brug’s sermon for the Festival of the Annunciation (John 1:14) centers on the incarnation of Christ as the decisive turning point in the cosmic battle between good and evil. Using vivid imagery and historical ... -
Selections from the Fathers on Fellowship
(0000)This compilation of quotations from the early church fathers gives examples and applications of fellowship principles in the early church. Here we see examples of fellowship understanding, evangelical practice, severity ... -
Scylla and Charybdis
(2006)Prof. Brug discusses the dangerous yet necessary course traveled by Christians: navigating the narrow way between the “Scylla” of legalism and the “Charybdis” of antinomianism. -
Herbert Parisius -- A Place to Serve
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Scripture According to the New Catechism of the Catholic Church
(0000)John F. Brug’s essay surveys the treatment of Scripture in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, highlighting both affirmations and concerns. The Catechism upholds the divine inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture, yet ... -
Scientific Dating
(1980)John F. Brug’s essay critically examines the assumptions and limitations of scientific dating methods, particularly radiocarbon (C-14) dating. He explains the principles behind C-14 formation, decay, and measurement, noting ... -
Review Article: The TNIV—Some Preliminary Observations
(2010)A review of the TNIV version of the Bible. -
Review Article: The Great Recession
(2013)In this article Professor Brug reviews the book “The Great Evangelical Recession: 6 Factors That Will Crash the American Church … and How to Prepare,” by John S. Dickerson. The author of this book sounds a wake-up call to ... -
Review Article: The Church and the Office of the Ministry
(2013)This review of a study edition of Walther’s “The Church and the Office of the Ministry,” is the fourth time the book has been reviewed in the Quarterly. This is to be expected given the various editions throughout the ...