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Cross-Cultural and Multicultural Ministry in the New Testament
(1995)In this pastoral conference paper, Professor Richard D. Balge explores the biblical foundations and practical implications of cross-cultural and multicultural ministry, drawing extensively from the New Testament. He ... -
Christians, Test Your Teachers! A Sermon Study on 1 John 4:1-3
(0000)In this sermon study, Professor Richard D. Balge explores 1 John 4:1–3 in connection with Article XII of the Formula of Concord, which addresses heresies and sects that rejected the Augsburg Confession. Balge emphasizes ... -
Christian Fellowship in Principle and Practice
(1994)Fellowship is a topic which must be taken seriously. There are many earthly fellowship issues which may cause people to become angry with the church. Many times the causes of these frustrations stem from a lack of knowledge ... -
“I Know Whom I Have Believed”
(1979)Richard D. Balge’s convention essay, “I Know Whom I Have Believed,” centers on 2 Timothy 1:12, exploring the Apostle Paul’s unwavering confidence in Christ amid suffering and impending death. Balge examines Paul’s final ... -
An Exegetical Study of Galatians 3:28 "There is No Male and Female...in Christ Jesus."
(1981)This verse is often used to say there is no distinction between the roles of men and women. Is the verse actually saying this though? In his study of the verse, Balge looks at the context surrounding it, both narrow and ... -
An Exegetical Homiletical Study of Job 19:23-27
(1982)Have you ever had one of those weeks where nothing seemed to go right? In the book of Job one sees a man who was plagued by just about every temptation imaginable. He was riddled with loss and inflicted with bodily pain. ... -
An Exegesis of Romans 7
(1993)The Law, it is something which everyone is aware of whether they realize it or not. But what is its role in the life of a Christian? Does it rule what we do? In this in-depth look at Romans 7 one will see the role the Law ... -
An Analysis of Some of the Cults Which are Likely to Disturb Our People
(1983)In this extensive essay on cults and the dangers they bring to believer and unbeliever alike, Balge talks about the characteristics and appeal of the cults, the gnostic Christ, the expendable Christ, the Christ among equals, ... -
An Account of WELS Campus Ministry in Madison, Wisconsin
(1984)The history of the campus ministry in Madison is a long and interesting one. It goes from its beginnings as a joint ministry of the LCMS and WELS to the WELS starting up a ministry of its own. As one reads, the ways in ... -
Amen, Come Lord Jesus (Book of Revelation)
(1982)In this essay the author takes a look at the book of Revelation and the church. Knowing the end is near, Balge asks important questions concerning the mission of the church. He asks what we should be watching for, what ... -
A Brief History of Evangelism in the Christian Church
(1978)Although there is a wide array of evangelism series running the spectrum of American denominations, evangelism is nothing new. In this history Balge explores the different forms and methods of evangelism used over the ... -
"Walls in History" - A Historical Perspective on Prison Ministry
(1988)Ministry to prisoners has a rich history. Whether it was someone relating information to John the Baptist or Paul and Silas singing songs and converting, prison ministry has been around since biblical times. Balge discusses ... -
A History of Milwaukee Lutheran Teachers College: "A Decade on the Brink of True Permanence"
(1987)Jonathan R. Balge’s essay offers a comprehensive history of Milwaukee Lutheran Teachers College (MLTC), later known as Wisconsin Lutheran College, which operated from 1960 to 1970 under the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran ... -
The Seminary's Mequon Site before 1928
(1988)In this essay the author’s love for the seminary grounds comes through. The author explains how the Indians would have very likely either made these grounds their residence or at least walked and hunted them. The author ... -
The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod's Position on Prayer Fellowship: How It Contributed to the Break in Fellowship between WELS and LC-MS As Chronicled in the Pages of Theologische Quartalschrift
(2000)Jason Baldwin’s essay explores the doctrinal controversy surrounding prayer fellowship that contributed significantly to the eventual break in fellowship between the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and the ... -
On Conscience and Its Cases in General (De Conscientia et Eius Casibus in Genere)
(2002)Translated by Wade Johnston in 2002. Although the translator attributes this work to Quenstedt, it actually seems to come from Balduin's Tractate on Cases of Conscience. -
Concerning Cases of Conscience Regarding the Use of the Sacraments and, in Specific, Baptism
(2003)This article concerning casuistry and baptism was originally written in Latin by Friedrich Balduin. Pages 390-408, Chapter XI Translated by Wade R. Johnston for Senior Dogmatics, 2003. -
Concerning Cases of Conscience About Divination
(2006)Article regarding divination and casuistry originally written by Friedrich Balduin. Translated by Paul Jansen in 2006. -
Concerning Cases of Casuistry about Specters
(2005)Article regarding casuistry originally written by Friedrich Balduin. Translated by Adam Bode in 2005. -
Cases of Casuistry Concerning Propriety and Order in the Church
(2006)Translated by Benjamin Kuerth, February 23, 2006.