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Recovering Walther
(2009)John Brug introduces volume 106 of the Quarterly with this essay, in which he reminds us of the standards we must keep when we refocus on the teachings of our church fathers, most especially that we do not allow them to ... -
Recent Debate Concerning the Chronology of the New Testament
(0000)John F. Brug’s essay surveys key debates and data surrounding New Testament chronology, focusing on the life of Christ and the ministry of Paul. He distinguishes between relative and absolute chronology and explains how ... -
Principles of Bible Translation —Applied to Prophecy, 2nd Edition
(2012)The translation of prophecy re-emerged as a front burner issue for the church when the RSV and other modern translations rendered “virgin” in Isaiah 7:14 as “young woman.” This issue was one of the most important factors ... -
A Biography of Adolph Hoenecke with Special Emphasis on the Role He Played in Shaping the Conservative Position of Our Synod
(1982)Harold Wicke’s essay, A Biography of Adolph Hoenecke with Special Emphasis on the Role He Played in Shaping the Conservative Position of Our Synod, provides a detailed account of Hoenecke’s life and theological influence ... -
The Federation for Authentic Lutheranism: A Layman's Viewpoint
(1980)David L. Carlovsky presents a detailed layman’s perspective on the rise and fall of the Federation for Authentic Lutheranism (FAL), a small confessional Lutheran body formed in 1971 by congregations disillusioned with the ... -
A History: St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church Watertown, WI
(1980)Don Wichmann’s A History: St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Watertown, Wisconsin (1980) traces the congregation’s development from its founding in 1854 to the late 20th century. Initially organized under Rev. Christian ... -
God's Tidings of Grace: A Congregational History of the 30 Years of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waupun, WI
(1996)Paul R. White’s God’s Tidings of Grace: A Congregational History of the 30 Years of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waupun, WI (1996) recounts the remarkable growth of a congregation that began in 1966 despite initial ... -
C.F.W. Walther's 8th Thesis on Church and Ministry: Did Missouri Go Too Far?
(2004)Paul R. White’s God’s Tidings of Grace: A Congregational History of the 30 Years of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waupun, WI (1996) recounts the remarkable growth of a congregation that began in 1966 despite initial ... -
The Role that Wisconsin's State of Confession Played in the Break-up of the Orthodox Lutheran Conference
(1977)Mark Cares explores the theological and ecclesiastical tensions that led to the fragmentation of the Orthodox Lutheran Conference (OLC) in the 1950s, focusing on the Wisconsin Synod’s “state of confession” against the ... -
The History of the Controversy Between Wisconsin and Missouri on the Doctrine of the Church
(1964)V.J. Weyland’s essay, The History of the Controversy Between Wisconsin and Missouri on the Doctrine of the Church (1964), traces the theological and historical roots of the division between the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran ... -
An Essay on Faith Healing
(1969)Victor J. Weyland’s essay, An Essay on Faith Healing (1969), addresses the confusion surrounding modern “faith healing” practices and evaluates them in light of Scripture. Weyland distinguishes between miraculous healings ... -
Missouri's New Direction 1962 and 1973
(1985)Tom Westra’s essay, Missouri’s New Direction: 1962 and 1973 (1985), analyzes two pivotal Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) conventions that marked dramatic shifts in doctrine and practice. The 1962 Cleveland convention ... -
The Transitioning Vietnamese Ministry in Boise, Idaho, from 2003-2007
(2007)Jeremy Cares documents the development of Peace in Jesus Lutheran Church’s Vietnamese ministry in Boise, Idaho, tracing its roots from early outreach in the 1990s to its growth and transition between 2003 and 2007. Led by ... -
A Statistical Report and Analysis of New Church Growth in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
(2010)Matt Westra’s A Statistical Report and Analysis of New Church Growth in the WELS (2010) examines fifty years of mission expansion within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (1960–2009). During this period, WELS grew ... -
The Responsibilities of Christian Parenthood
(1970)In times when methods of proper parenting are often questioned and debated, Allen Capek refocuses parents on the responsibilities that they have for their children based solely on the timeless truths that God offers in his ... -
Twenty Years of God's Grace at Beautiful Savior Cincinnati, OH
(1992)Matt Westra’s A Statistical Report and Analysis of New Church Growth in the WELS (2010) examines fifty years of mission expansion within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (1960–2009). During this period, WELS grew ...