Author: Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm WaltherPublisher:
ISBN: 9780570042419
Category : Church
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A translation of Walther's famous treatise on church and ministry.
Church and Ministry
Author: Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm WaltherPublisher:
ISBN: 9780570042419
Category : Church
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A translation of Walther's famous treatise on church and ministry.
Witnesses of the Evangelical Lutheran Church on the Question of the Church and the Ministry
Author: The Lutheran Witness
Author: The Forgotten Luther II
Author: Paul A. WeePublisher: Fortress Press
ISBN: 1506447090
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
In this critical time in history, this volume argues that what is urgently needed is a cogent, clear, biblically based and theologically grounded rationale for the manner in which the church speaks and acts in the political arena. Lured at times into other-worldly quietism because of the pressure of historical events or distorted through a rigid understanding of the two kingdoms, the church of the Reformation has at times been silent in addressing the political factors that create and contribute to hunger, injustice, and war. This book looks carefully at the public witness of Martin Luther and its meaning for preaching, teaching, and carrying out public ministry today. Luther's conviction was that government is responsible to God for containing evil and maintaining peace and good order, and for ensuring that no person is hungry or in want. The book asks critical questions: When should the church support the state's agenda? When should it resist? What are the options for critical but constructive cooperation? This helpful volume includes essays from leading Lutheran theologians, a summary description of what this means for local ministry, and a study guide to encourage conversation and action.
The Church and the Office of the Ministry, the Voice of Our Church on the Question of Church and Office
Author: Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm WaltherPublisher:
ISBN: 9780758634030
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Matthew Harrison s new edition of this seminal writing by the first president of the LCMS restores Walther s precise language on the doctrines of church and ministry. As the subtitle of the original German edition states, The Church and The Office of The Ministry is a collection of testimonies . . . from the Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and from the private writings of orthodox teachers of the same.
Authority Vested
Author: Mary ToddPublisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 9780802844576
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Like other major Protestant denominations in the United States, the 2.6-million-member Luther Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), founded in 1847, has struggled with issues of relevance and identity in society at large. In this book Mary Todd chronicles the history of this struggle for identity in the LCMS, critically examining the central--often contentious--issue of authority in relation to Scripture, ministry, and the role of women in the church. In recounting the history of the denomination, Todd uses the ministry of women as a case study to show how the LCMS has continually redefined its concept of authority in order to maintain its own historic identity. Based on oral histories and solid archival research, Authority Vested not only explores the internal life of a significant denomination but also offers critical insights for other churches seeking to maintain their Christian distinctives in religiously pluralistic America.
One Great Cloud of Witnesses!
Author: Lowell G. AlmenPublisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
ISBN: 9780806636221
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Called and Ordained
Author: Todd W. NicholPublisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725210061
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
What is ministry? And how are we to understand the distinctive ecclesiastical office known as ordained ministry? With clarity and insight, this book takes the discussion behind the current impasse between functional and ontological definitions. The contributors provide a distinctively American and ecumenical proposal that is consistent with the confession of justification by faith alone.
Kleiner Katechismus
Author: Martin LutherPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781021295521
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Johann Friedrich Adolf Krug's edition of Martin Luther's Small Catechism offers a concise and accessible guide to the basics of Christian theology and practice. An essential resource for students of religion and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Christianity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Lutheran Questions Lutheran Answers
Author: Martin E. MartyPublisher: Augsburg Books
ISBN: 1451414110
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Lutherans often have questions about Lutheran theology and beliefs that are basic to the Christian faith itself. Featuring a unique question-and-answer format, Lutheran Questions, Lutheran Answers is an accessible and concise treatment that provides the most frequently asked questions on important topics and brief but complete answers from a distinguished Lutheran historian and theologian.