Index of Theological Papers

Please find below a number of theological papers offered in the newsletters of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Dearborn, Michigan or presented to the church at large. Feel free to e-mail the author with reactions or comments.

Theological Papers:

"Promise Keepers in the Light of Sanctification" Presentation made to the Pastors of the South Wisconsin District of the LCMS in October, 1997 in the Dells, Wisconsin.

Open Letter to Commission on Worship on Translation Comparison: John 20:22-23-PDF file

And most recently added (October, 2007):

"The Lord, the Keys and the Church vis a vis Synodical Offices -or- The Department of Redundancy Department"

A paper delineating the Authority and Responsibilities of the mandated Office of the Keys, theologically diagnosing current synodical confusions with remedies suggested. It contains copious Walther quotes previously unavailable in English. This paper is deep and long, but isaddressed to every member of our church vis a vis their own responsibilities for the use of the Office of the Keys.

Available in three formats:

Full Versions (65 pages) WordPerfect File - Right Click to Download
PDF - Full page/Full Text - For Reading on Screen
PDF - Printer Saver Version - Reader's Spread format - smaller print but uses less paper.

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Now also available in a nine page abridged version:

Abridged versions (9+ pages) -WordPerfect File - Right Click to Download
PFD - Full Page
PDF - Printer Saver Version - Reader's Spread format - smaller print, but uses less paper.