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Invisibility of the Church
(0000)In this impassioned theological essay, Siegbert W. Becker defends the historic Lutheran doctrine of the Church’s invisibility against contemporary formulations suggesting a “visible manifestation” of the Una Sancta. Becker ... -
How to Study Your Bible
(0000)In this practical and devotional essay, Siegbert W. Becker encourages pastors and teachers to deepen their engagement with Scripture beyond familiar texts and routines. He advocates for a disciplined, reverent, and believing ... -
How Can our Teachers Retain their Christian Identity in a Secular World?
(0000)In this essay, Siegbert W. Becker addresses the challenge Christian educators face in maintaining their spiritual identity amid growing secularism in society and the church. He critiques the influence of secular ... -
Heaven and Hell
(1978)In this comprehensive essay, Siegbert W. Becker explores biblical teachings on heaven and hell, contrasting modern theological skepticism with scriptural clarity. He traces the concept of heaven from its spatial meaning ... -
God Manifest in Flesh: The Mystery of the Personal Union
(0000)Professor Becker explains the focus of this paper, “The apostle Paul in his first letter to Timothy says that the manifestation of God in flesh is a mystery which is great beyond controversy, or, as we might also paraphrase ... -
Forgiveness and Faith
(0000)Siegbert W. Becker addresses the spiritual insecurity found among Christian schoolchildren regarding the assurance of forgiveness. He warns against the subtle distortion of the doctrine of justification by faith, where ... -
Faith and Reason in Martin Luther
(1957)Siegbert W. Becker explores Martin Luther’s paradoxical stance on reason, highlighting its dual role as both a divine gift and a spiritual adversary. Luther praised reason as essential for human life and logic, yet condemned ... -
Exegesis of Genesis 1 & 2
(1966)In Exegesis of Genesis One and Two, Dr. Siegbert W. Becker defends a literal interpretation of the biblical creation account against evolutionary theory and mythological readings. Presented in 1966, the essay argues that ... -
Evolution and Genesis
(1980)In Evolution and Genesis, Siegbert W. Becker critiques the compatibility of evolutionary theory with the biblical account of creation, focusing on Genesis 1–2. He argues that attempts to harmonize evolution with Scripture—such ... -
Evaluation of Homiletical-Exegetical Material Produced Since the Mequon Conference of 1976
(1978)In this 1978 evaluation prepared for the Fifth World Seminary Conference, Dr. Siegbert W. Becker reviews two volumes of Homiletical Studies produced by Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary faculty and students. Becker praises the ... -
Christian Liberty
(1983)In this 1983 convention essay, Dr. Siegbert W. Becker explores the theological depth of Christian liberty, drawing heavily from Martin Luther’s The Freedom of a Christian. Becker contrasts true Christian freedom—rooted in ... -
Becker in Sweden: Toward an Understanding of the Role of Dr. Siegbert W. Becker in the Formation of the Lutheran Confessional Church in Sweden
(1987)Timothy H. Buelow’s historical study explores the pivotal role of Dr. Siegbert W. Becker in the formation of the Lutheran Confessional Church (LBK) in Sweden during the 1970s. Becker, a professor in the Wisconsin Evangelical ... -
Attacks on Inerrancy and Inspiration
(1961)In this 1961 paper presented at the Lutheran Free Conference, Siegbert W. Becker defends the doctrines of verbal inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture against rising theological skepticism within the Lutheran Church—particularly ... -
An Isagogical Treatment of the Revelation of St. John the Divine
(0000)Siegbert W. Becker presents a thorough isagogical study of the Book of Revelation, addressing its disputed canonicity, authorship, and interpretive approaches. He defends the apostolic origin of Revelation against historical ... -
An Exegetical Study of 1 Corinthians 14:33b-36
(0000)In this exegetical study, S. W. Becker analyzes 1 Corinthians 14:33b–36, focusing on Paul’s directive that women remain silent in worship assemblies. Becker explores the grammatical ambiguity of the passage and its contextual ... -
An Apt Description of Truths Treatment By "Modern" Theologians of the Lutheran Church: 2 Timothy 4:4
(1966)In this essay, Becker critiques the theological drift within modern Lutheranism, particularly the denial of biblical inerrancy and the redefinition of truth and revelation. Using 2 Timothy 4:4 as a lens, he exposes how ... -
An All-Knowing God
(1956)This devotional collection by Siegbert W. Becker, dated May–June 1956, explores the nature and attributes of God—His omniscience, majesty, and grace—through daily meditations grounded in Scripture. Becker emphasizes the ... -
A Note on Themenos in 2 Corinthians 5:19
(0000)Dr. Siegbert W. Becker examines the grammatical construction of θέμενος in 2 Corinthians 5:19 to defend the Lutheran doctrine of universal justification. He argues that the phrase ἦν…θέμενος must be understood as a ... -
A Lutheran Educator in a Secular World
(0000)In this essay, Siegbert W. Becker examines the challenges faced by Lutheran educators in a secularized society. He critiques both the Gnostic contempt for material creation and the modern secularist philosophy that divorces ... -
A Broken and Contrite Heart
(0000)In A Broken and a Contrite Heart, Siegbert W. Becker addresses the theological and pastoral misunderstandings surrounding contrition and its role in the assurance of forgiveness. Prompted by a study revealing that many ...