Essay File: Recent submissions
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Formal and Functional Equivalence in Bible Translation
(2012)President Wendland takes a close look at two schools of thought in Bible translation work today: formal equivalence and functional equivalence. However, President Wendland does not state a preference between these two ... -
Cross Cultural Ministry – Don't Lose the Message
(2006)Professor Wendland examines the biblical basis for cross-cultural ministry (the “why?” and the “what?” given us in Scripture), the gospel message Christ told us to bring to every people and nation. He then presents some ... -
Doctrinal Brief: "Forms Of Ministry"
(0000)John Brug’s doctrinal brief “Forms of Ministry” clarifies the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s (WELS) use of the term “forms of ministry,” emphasizing both the unity and diversity within the public ministry of the ... -
Doctrinal Brief: "Agreement in Doctrine and Practice"
(1999)In this doctrinal brief, Professor John F. Brug clarifies the meaning of the phrase “agreement in doctrine and practice” as used in discussions of church fellowship. He explains that “practice” refers not to customs, ... -
Current Debate Concerning the Doctrine of the Ministry
(1993)This article serves as an introduction to a series of exegetical articles of the chief passages of Scripture which deal with "ministry." What are the main problem areas and disputed issues? What is the status of ... -
Crucial Issues for Lutheranism Today
(1995)In this paper Prof. Brug addresses six major issues: Issue 1: The Gospel of Christ Will an objective atonement and objective justification remain the focus of Lutheran preaching? Will Lutherans continue to preach one way ... -
An Overview of Hermeneutics in the 21st Century
(2013)President Wendland walks through the issues related to interpretation of Scripture with the post-modern worldview so prevalent in this 21st century. He strongly makes that case that a “Lutheran” hermeneutic might be a ... -
Commentaries for the Pastor's Study
(2001)With this list, Professor Brug details different commentaries and loosely ranks the best commentaries available for each book of the Bible. This list is especially useful for its New Testament Treatment. A more updated ... -
Isagogic Study of Jeremiah
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Christ Is the Savior of All People
(2014)An excellent treatment on the topic of Objective Justification. Professor Brug carefully walks through the issues and Bible passages and illustrates how people end up denying such a comforting doctrine. -
Writing "Translational" English
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Can There Ever Be Exceptions to Our Regular Fellowship Practices That Do Not Violate Scripture's Fellowship Principles?
(0000)In this essay, Professor John F. Brug explores whether exceptions to regular church fellowship practices can be made without violating scriptural principles. He affirms the “unit concept” of fellowship—requiring full ... -
Brief Study of the Decalogue: The Ten Words, Exodus 20:1-17
(0000)Dr. Brug examines the 10 Words, or Commandments, in the original and with reference to the Septuagint, Luther’s German, and English translations of the Bible and Luther’s Small Catechism. -
Biblical Interpretation in 20th Century Lutheranism
(2000)In this lecture, Professor John F. Brug examines the decline of biblical inerrancy within 20th-century American Lutheranism. He begins by contrasting the confessional revival of the 19th century, led by figures like C.F.W. ... -
Biblical Acrostics and Their Relationship to Other Neareastern Acrostics
(1987)Professor John Brug examines the form and significance of acrostic poems in biblical literature. Throughout the article he brings in evidences of contemporary extra-biblical examples and refutes several criticisms against ... -
Archaeological Methodology in Israel
(1980)John F. Brug’s 1980 study surveys the major archaeological methodologies employed in Israel, focusing on the British (Wheeler-Kenyon), American (Reisner-Albright-Wright), and Israeli (Dunayevsky) approaches. Brug analyzes ...