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A Comparison of Cross, Punishment, and Chastisement
(0000)Marcus Bode’s essay explores the theological distinctions between cross, punishment, and chastisement in the life of a Christian. Drawing from Scripture, Lutheran Confessions, and dogmatic sources, Bode defines the cross ... -
A Pioneer Congregation Moves Out of the Frontier: A Story of Early Trinity, Nicollet
(1978)Marcus Bode’s historical essay traces the development of Trinity Lutheran Church in Nicollet, Minnesota, from its frontier origins to its establishment as a mature congregation. The narrative highlights how God’s Word moved ... -
Formula of Concord: Article VII – Of the Holy Supper
(1997)Kenneth E. Bode’s paper explores Article VII of the Formula of Concord, focusing on the Lutheran doctrine of the Lord’s Supper in contrast to Sacramentarian views. Bode examines the theological divergence between Lutherans ... -
The Early History of the Pacific Northwest District
(1996)Gary Bode’s historical study traces the development of the Pacific Northwest District (PND) of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod from its origins in 1884 to its growth through 1996. Beginning with the founding of ... -
Catechetical Resources – The Bible
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A Congregational History of St. John's Lutheran, Frankenmuth, Michigan
(1995)Brad Bode’s historical study traces the development of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Frankenmuth, Michigan, from its founding in 1879 to its anticipated relocation in the 1990s. Formed by members dissatisfied with St. ... -
A Man's Journey to Orthodoxy, to Cult Church, Back to Orthodoxy
(2010)Josh Bodden’s paper recounts the spiritual journey of John Bernhoft, who transitioned from the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) to the cultic Worldwide Church of God (WCG), and ultimately returned to orthodoxy in the ... -
The Role of the "Status Confessionis" Dispute in the Dissolution of the FAL
(1979)Steven Blumer’s thesis examines the theological and organizational factors that led to the dissolution of the Federation for Authentic Lutheranism (FAL), with particular focus on the “Status Confessionis” dispute. Formed ... -
EF 3104 Mark Neumann: Serving His Savior and His State
(2003)Benjamin Blumer’s senior church history project profiles Mark Neumann, a WELS layman and former U.S. Congressman, highlighting how Neumann’s Christian faith shaped his political career and personal life. Raised in the ... -
Why We Are Certain That the Bible is the Word of God
(1961)Frederic E. Blume defends the certainty that the Bible is the Word of God against modern theological trends that undermine its authority, inspiration, and reliability. He critiques liberalism, neo-orthodoxy, and existentialist ... -
What Do We Mean When We Say 'So Says the Word of God'?
(1958)Frederic E. Blume explores the principles of biblical interpretation, emphasizing that Scripture must be read as God's Word with a single, divinely intended meaning. He critiques historical approaches such as allegorism, ...