Essay File: Recent submissions

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    • The Inspiration and Inerrancy of Scripture 

      Wachler, Gottfried (0000)

    • The 700 Club 

      Berger, James C. (1981)
      Presented at the Metropolitan North Conference in 1981, this paper by J. Berger critically examines the theology and practices of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) and its flagship program, The 700 Club, founded by ...

    • Is Speaking in Tongues a Gift of the Spirit for the Church of all Times? 

      Borszik, Rolf; Wachler, Gottfried (1990)
      This theological essay, originally published in Theol. Handreichung und Information (1990), examines whether speaking in tongues is a permanent gift of the Holy Spirit for the Christian church. Borszik and Wachler distinguish ...

    • 2009 Survey of Lutheran Pastors in Wisconsin 

      Berger, Frederic E. P.; Krause, Brett J. (2009)
      Fred Berger and Brett Krause’s 2009 survey revisits and expands upon Dr. Lawrence Kersten’s 1971 study of Lutheran pastors’ doctrinal beliefs. Originally focused on Detroit-area clergy, Kersten’s survey revealed significant ...

    • An Exegetical Study of John 1:1-5, 10-14: "The Word Became Flesh" 

      Young, Gary (2007)
      Pastor Young presents an exegesis from John 1, including commentary on its meaning for Christology.

    • The Problem of Time and Space 

      Ylvisaker, Sigurd C. (0000)
      S.C. Ylvisaker explores the philosophical and theological dimensions of time and space, challenging Kantian notions that treat them as mere forms of perception. He argues that time and space are measurable, finite realities ...

    • Hispanic Outreach in the WELS 

      Berger, Benjamin W. (2000)
      Benjamin Berger illustrates the large need for Hispanic ministry by summarizing numerous Hispanic ministries around the synod including Milwaukee, WI; Oshkosh, WI; Watertown, WI; Pomona, CA; Anchorage, AK; Phoenix, AZ; ...

    • What Is Happening Concerning the Progress of the Modern Lutheran Theology in the Doctrine?: In Regard to the Doctrine of the Creation of Man 

      Berger, Benjamin W. (1998)
      This translated article from Lehre und Wehre (February 1878) examines the theological development and controversies surrounding the doctrine of the creation of man within modern Lutheran theology. Drawing on classical ...

    • Some Old Testament Difficulties 

      Ylvisaker, Sigurd C. (0000)
      In this exegetical brief, Sigurd C. Ylvisaker explores the etymology of three words: BABEL, BAR in Psalm 2:12, and MOUNT CARMEL.

    • Job 19:25-27 

      Ylvisaker, Sigurd C. (0000)
      Sigurd C. Ylvisaker offers a detailed exegetical and theological study of Job 19:25–27, affirming its enduring comfort and doctrinal significance. He critiques modern translations and scholarly skepticism that obscure the ...

    • Does Endorsement of the Book of Concord Involve Endorsement of Every Statement in the Confessions? 

      Ylvisaker, Sigurd C. (1944)
      Abstract In this essay, Sigurd C. Ylvisaker addresses the nature and scope of confessional subscription, emphasizing the personal and doctrinal significance of endorsing the Lutheran Confessions. He argues that a church’s ...

    • Difficulties in the Hebrew Text of the Old Testament - Psalm 16:1-4 

      Ylvisaker, Sigurd C. (0000)
      Abstract In this essay, Sigurd C. Ylvisaker addresses the nature and scope of confessional subscription, emphasizing the personal and doctrinal significance of endorsing the Lutheran Confessions. He argues that a church’s ...

    • A Truly Biblical Union 

      Ylvisaker, Sigurd C. (0000)
      Outward unions in the Church are theoretically a matter neither commanded nor prohibited by God in Scriptures. Where proper conditions are present, such unions should be encouraged to reflect the unity of the true invisible ...

    • Grow in Grace...To Him be Glory: An Appeal to my Family 

      Yahr, Terry L. (1988)
      This project documents the founding and development of Divine Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dallas, Texas, using oral history interviews and written data to trace its growth from a mission start to an independent ...

    • EF 3203 Puppet Ministry; Micki Schneider: The Creator of Shepherd's Hands Puppet Ministry 

      Yahnke, Dustin (2004)
      This essay by Dustin Yahnke explores the origins and impact of Shepherd’s Hands, a puppet ministry founded by Micki Schneider at Atonement Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Schneider, a layperson and former student ...

    • Serving the Whole Man 

      Zwieg, Larry G. (1970)
      Rev. L. G. Zwieg’s Serving the Whole Man (1970) examines the contemporary emphasis within American Lutheranism on addressing both spiritual and physical needs. Zwieg situates this trend within church history, noting recurring ...

    • Counseling the Alcoholic 

      Zwieg, Larry G. (1987)
      Larry G. Zwieg’s essay explores the multifaceted nature of alcoholism, addressing its physiological, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. He emphasizes that alcoholism is both a sin and a sickness—requiring theological ...

    • Could the Protes'tant Controversy Been Avoided? Yes or No. 

      Zwieg, Dale R. (1971)
      Dale R. Zwieg’s historical essay examines the roots and development of the Protestant Controversy within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod during the 1920s. He identifies three pivotal events—the Watertown Case, the ...

    • The WELS Parsonage: Its Changing Form and Function 

      Zuberbier, Michael J. (1991)
      Michael J. Zuberbier’s essay explores the evolving nature of the WELS parsonage over the past seventy years, examining both its physical form and its functional role within congregational life. Drawing from a robust survey ...

    • The Law 

      Zorn, Carl M. (1997)
      Carl Manthey Zorn’s The Law presents a detailed theological examination of the nature, quality, and effect of God’s Law as revealed in the Old and New Testaments. Drawing extensively from Scripture, Zorn affirms that the ...