John F. Brug analyzes Titus 3:5, focusing on its chiastic structure and grammatical nuances to clarify the relationship between baptism and the Holy Spirit in the work of salvation. He argues that the verse should be ...

John F. Brug examines 2 Thessalonians 3:6,14,15 to clarify whether Paul’s instructions refer to a partial or complete break of fellowship with an impenitent Christian. Brug analyzes the Greek terms and context, concluding ...

John F. Brug examines the Greek text of Acts 1:26 to determine whether Matthias was chosen as Judas’s successor by casting lots or by election. While most translations and commentaries favor the lottery interpretation, ...

On the face of it, Philippians 4:5 seems to present few difficulties. That perspective changes, however, as soon as a person takes a closer look at τὸ ἐπιεικὲς. What can Paul mean by using a word that one commentator called ...

Professor Brug prepared a bibliography for the dogmatics notes, arranged by subject. This list provides many good options for supplemental reading beyond the scope of the dog notes.

John F. Brug’s essay surveys the doctrinal landscape confronting Lutheranism as it enters the 21st century, contrasting the optimism of the early 20th century with the theological decline that followed. Brug identifies key ...

Dr. Brug discusses part-time pastoral calls, specifically retirement calls and tent ministries. While recognizing that some congregations may have good reasons for being unable to support a full-time pastor, this should ...

John F. Brug’s doctrinal brief “Is Homosexuality a Sin?” addresses the theological stance of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) on homosexuality, emphasizing both law and gospel. Brug affirms that Scripture ...

By examining the union of the two natures of Christ in this doctrinal brief, Professor Brug studies the question about if Jesus was able to sin or not. Jesus’ temptations were real and his divinity was also real. Both are ...