Theology

In this classic translation of Theologie Der Lutherischen Bekenntnisschriften, Schlink answers key theological questions as he points to Scripture as the basis of the Lutheran Confessions, which are more than historical documents or expressions of a philosophy. They remain the church's summary…

…and Reformed theology, whether in its content or its method. The new edition of Preus's work with Mayes's introduction and translation of the appendix, "Definitions," is a welcome presence in Reformation studies. Richard A. Muller, P.J. Zondervan Professor of Historical Theology Calvin Theological…

…available in digital formats, click "Other Formats" above. This book is a collection of essays that explore the significance of Martin Luther's theology of the cross within the context of the various world religions and philosophies. Each contributor describes and interprets this distinctive…

Overview Burned-out believers and spiritual secularists have given up any hope that an engaging and meaningful spirituality can be found in a single Christian denomination. So rather than attending worship at a local church, they attend to their spiritual needs elsewhere. While these disaffected…

Confessing the Gospel: A Lutheran Approach to Systematic Theology is the culmination of a project that began over three decades ago to present the gospel taught in Scripture and confessed in the Lutheran Confessions in light of ecclesiastical developments of both the past and the present. The first…

This book traces the movements and counter-movements of theological thought through the centuries from the New Testament to the present. This work is divided in three parts:* Part 1 addresses the age of the church fathers * Part 2 covers the Middle Ages from Augustine to Luther * Part 3 moves from…

…at the seminary master the basics of theology. The key focus of Graebner's work is providing the Biblical foundation of all of Lutheran theology, doing so, as he says in his preface, "With an emphatic refusal to apologize for having nowhere progressed beyond the theology of our orthodox fathers."

Overview Now in a convenient 4 X 6.5 deluxe pocket size edition, this edition presents all the official texts of the Book of Concord, plus three appendixes of historic Lutheran writings, a "Book of Concord Reading Guide," a Scripture index, and a subject index. For this pocket-size edition, we have…

…ages. Now updated and based on the New King James Version, this classic statement of Lutheran doctrine explores all the major topics of Christian theology and offers university and seminary students a solid foundation for advanced study. Also available in Spanish: Compendio de la Doctrina Cristiana…

…America in the 1800s, proves that the debate over preserving confessional Lutheranism is anything but new. The Conservative Reformation and Its Theology gives you a picture of the definitive nineteenth-century statement of confessional Lutheranism as researched and explained by Charles Krauth, one…

…theologians. Section 2: An analysis of the orthodox Lutheran approaches to the theological prolegomena—the methodology of theology, the relationships between natural and revealed religion, the nature of theology, and the training and posture of the theologian. Section 3: A thorough discussion…

…in the challenges and affairs confronting Loehe in his time." Prof. Craig L. Nessan, ThD Academic Dean and Professor of Contextual Theology Wartburg Theological Seminary " We have so much to learn from this visionary and yet practical pastor." John W. Kleinig, MDiv, PhD Emeritus lecturer and…

…at the seminary master the basics of theology. The key focus of Graebner's work is providing the Biblical foundation of all of Lutheran theology, doing so, as he says in his preface, "With an emphatic refusal to apologize for having nowhere progressed beyond the theology of our orthodox fathers."

…the writings of Martin Luther, investigating Luther's spatial concept of heaven; his definition of "the right hand of God" and "catholicity"; the reformer's thoughts on math, science, philosophy, and theology; and more. Includes: * The Impact of the Gospel * Dogma and the Church * Philosophy of Life

In this first volume (of Seventeen) of the Theological Commonplaces series, Johann Gerhard presents a brief introduction on the nature of theology, then addresses the source of all Lutheran doctrine: Holy Scripture. In 28 chapters, Gerhard explores the efficient cause of Scripture and the subject…

A translation of Christliche Dogmatik, Volume 1 addresses * Nature and character of theology * Holy Scripture * Doctrine of God * Creation * Divine providence * Angelology * Doctrine of man * Sin and evil * and more

…and experienced alike, will benefit from this first-published proposal for a theology of preaching from a distinctly Lutheran perspective. Rev. Dr. Edward Grimenstein outlines this uniquely Lutheran theology for preaching, while at the same time offering a scriptural model for sermon construction…

…assumptions used in interpreting the Bible, and an appendix of orthodox Lutheran teaching. Author info: Dr. Michael Middendorf is professor of theology at Concordia University, Irvine, CA. The Lutheran Difference series identifies how Lutherans differ from other Christian denominations and shows…

This book stands as the authority on pastoral responsibility and practice in the parish. Seminary students and pastors in the field learn how to apply both Law and Gospel to specific situations in the church. The topics addressed are the following:* The pastor, the office, and the church* The pastor…

…and other early books of pastoral theology, Walther’s Pastoral Theology is like a “mutual conversation and consolation of the brethren” in print, dealing with situations that people face in every generation. Walther lays a strong theological foundation for the pastor’s…

…and other early books of pastoral theology, Walther’s Pastoral Theology is like a “mutual conversation and consolation of the brethren” in print, dealing with situations that people face in every generation. Walther lays a strong theological foundation for the pastor’s…

This book traces the movements and counter-movements of theological thought through the centuries from the New Testament to the present. This work is divided in three parts: * Part 1 addresses the age of the church fathers * Part 2 covers the Middle Ages from Augustine to Luther * Part 3 moves from…

This report from the Commission on Theology and Church Relations of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod provides a Lutheran perspective of prayer.

…Gerhard, Quenstedt, and Hollaz. Because of his focus on doctrine and methodology, Preus is able to give a fair picture of classical Lutheran theology as a whole. The first section of the book on the doctrine of God explores the knowledge of God, His existence and essence, His attributes, and…