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The Facts in the Life of the Historical Jesus
(0000)This essay defends the historical reliability and theological significance of the life of Jesus as recorded in the New Testament. Blume critiques modern critical approaches—including form criticism, redaction criticism, ... -
The English Versions at Second Peter Chapter 1
(0000)This essay evaluates various English Bible translations of 2 Peter 1, focusing on linguistic fidelity, theological clarity, and syntactical accuracy. Blume compares corporate and private versions—including KJV, RSV, NASB, ... -
The Apodosis at 1 Timothy 1:3 and 2 Peter 1:4
(0000)This essay examines the grammatical and syntactical challenges in identifying the apodosis (main clause) in I Timothy 1:3 and II Peter 1:4. Blume surveys historical and modern translations and commentaries, highlighting ... -
Martin Luther and Our English Bible Translations
(0000)Frederic E. Blume examines twentieth-century English Bible translations in light of Martin Luther’s principles of biblical interpretation and translation. He surveys major modern versions—including the RSV, NEB, NASB, and ... -
Kittel's Theological Dictionary of the New Testament
(0000)Frederic E. Blume critically reviews the Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (TDNT), edited by Gerhard Kittel and later Gerhard Friedrich, highlighting its scholarly depth and theological presuppositions. While ... -
Bible Translations Reports
(0000)This multi-part report evaluates contemporary English Bible translations for doctrinal fidelity, linguistic clarity, and textual reliability. Commissioned by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, the study compares the ... -
Getting the Right Message Out - And Getting It Out the Right Way - With Emphasis on Public Worship and Classroom Instruction
(0000)This essay explores the centrality of justification in Christian doctrine, worship, and instruction. Bivens affirms justification as the declaratory act of God, forgiving sinners through Christ’s atonement, and critiques ... -
Exegetical Brief: Haggai 2:7 –The Desired Of All Nations Will Come
(0000)This exegetical study explores the debated phrase in Haggai 2:7, “the desired of all nations will come,” questioning whether it refers to Christ or to desirable things (e.g., treasures). While the context is clearly ... -
Exegetical Brief: Genesis 9:27 Who Will Live in the Tents of Shem?
(0000)Forrest L. Bivens’ exegetical brief explores the interpretive ambiguity of Genesis 9:27, focusing on the phrase “may he dwell in the tents of Shem.” The central question is whether the subject of “dwell” is Japheth or God. ... -
Exegetical Brief: Genesis 38:8-10 – Is the Sin of Onan Applicable to Birth Control in General?
(0000)Forrest L. Bivens’ exegetical brief examines Genesis 38:8–10 to determine whether Onan’s sin should be equated with the general practice of birth control. Bivens analyzes the historical and linguistic context of Onan’s ... -
Current Issues Concerning Church Fellowship
(1996)Forrest L. Bivens’ essay addresses contemporary challenges in teaching and practicing biblical church fellowship within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Presented at the Arizona-California District Pastoral ... -
An Examination of Current Practices Pertaining to The Call and Public Ministry
(1998)Forrest L. Bivens’ essay examines contemporary practices within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) regarding the divine call and public ministry. Presented in 1998, the paper addresses procedural flexibility ... -
EF 3101 The Early Ministry of Reverend Carl S. Leyrer
(2003)David F. Bivens’ essay presents an oral history of Rev. Carl S. Leyrer’s early ministry, highlighting his pioneering work as a “Missionary at Large” in Wisconsin and Illinois. Leyrer, a 1945 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran ... -
The First 60 Years of Grace: St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Balaton, Minnesota, 1877-1937
(1992)Kenneth M. Bittorf’s essay traces the early history of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Balaton, Minnesota, from its frontier beginnings in 1877 through its development into a thriving congregation by 1937. Set ...