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Demonic Possession, Exorcism, and Pastoral Care
The objective of this research paper is to understand the phenomena of demonic possession in the light of Scriptural teaching and Lutheran theology, in order…
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The Three-Self Principle as a Model for the Indigenous Church
With all of these definitions, the one that is recognized the most is still the one with which it was associated from the beginning. “In…
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Selections Translated from the Loci Theoiogici by Johann Gerhard
An article in the December 14, 1981 issue of the Reporter begins: “Lutheran theologians do a good job of emphasizing salvation through faith in Jesus…
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Gifts of the Spirit
The format for this paper is relatively simple. First, a brief section on the history of spiritual gifts will be given. This will be followed…
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The Predestinarian Controversy and its Effects on the Missouri Synod’s Attempts Toward Lutheran Unity
This paper will attempt to set forth important facts involved in the Predestinarian Controversy and then analyze its effects on the Missouri Synod’s attempts toward…
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The Immortality of the Soul Versus the Resurrection of the Dead
When preparing a presentation on ‘death’ for a confirmation class, I could find only weak Scriptural proof texts supporting the “traditional” view of death as…
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The Lutheran Confessions and St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans
This paper will investigate the use of Scripture by the Lutheran Confessions in their presentation of important Scriptural teachings. Such an undertaking, however, would be…
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Shepherd, Sheep, and Goats; A Study in Old Testament Concepts and Imagery
The problem which this paper is concerned with, therefore, has to do with the meaning of flock imagery when itis applied to the nation of…