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Tag Archives: Theology
Why Theology of the Lutheran Confessions?
Edmund Schlink in his “Theology of the Lutheran Confessions” (Fortress Press: Philadelphia, 1967) elaborates that besides looking at the Confessions merely historically and even theologically, they need to be recognized as Confessions and/or confessional exposition of the Bible. What does … Continue reading
Posted in Lutheran Confessions
Tagged Bible, Biography, Book of Concord, Church, Confessional, Dogmatic, Ecumenical, Edmund Schlink, Exposition, Gospel, History, Holy Scripture, Scriptural, Theology, Truth
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Support of the LTS
Some good friends and supporters of our Seminary in Pretoria have requested more information about the purpose and use of their donations to Seminary. Here is a brief overview of yearly costs incurred to answer this in a concise manner. … Continue reading
Posted in LTS in Tshwane
Tagged Academic, Bridging, Confessional, Deaconess, Degree, expansion, Finance, LTS in Tshwane, Lutheran, Pastor, Pretoria, Quotation, Rental, Salary, Seminary, Support, Theology, Training
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LTS News
The latest LTS Newsletter is now downloadable here: 2013,5 LTS News Today you can also download a version in US Letter format: 2013,5 LTS News US and also as a DIN A4 in a smaller version (about a quarter of the original size): 20135-lts-news[smallpdf.com] and … Continue reading
Posted in LTS in Tshwane
Tagged 4 Qtr, 4th Quarter, Africa, Donations, Exam, LTS in Tshwane, LTS News, Lutheran, Newsletter, Pretoria, Seminary, Seminary Open Day, south africa, spring, Summer Holidays, Support, Theology, UP, Update
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A simple way to pray
Dr. Martin Luther wrote a brief overview for his friend how to pray. Read it here: A_Simple_Way_To_Pray-v1-Luther “This document represents Luther’s mature catechetical piety, the integration of theology and prayer in the context of catechesis. He shows here his long-standing attention … Continue reading
Posted in Lutheran World
Tagged Bible, Catechism, Help, Martin Luther, Practical, Practice, Pray, simple, teaching, Theology, William R. Russell
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Commentary: Prof. Dr. Roland Ziegler über das Eucharistiegebet
SELK-Pfarrkonvent erlebt Buch-Präsentation Prof. Dr. Roland Ziegler über das Eucharistiegebet Berlin-Spandau, 19.6.2013 – selk – “Welche Anweisungen gibt das Neue Testament, wie die Kirche heute das Mahl zu feiern hat? ,Dies tut zu meinem Gedächtnis’ – was ist in dem … Continue reading
Posted in SELK News
Tagged Dissertation, Eucharistie, Lord's Supper, Orthodoxy, Prayer, Theology, Zieger
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LÖHE ON JOHN 21:24
This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true. (John 21:24 NIV) Saint John, the Evangelist, has the eagle as an emblem. His perspective penetrates the sunny heights, … Continue reading
Posted in Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation)
Tagged Eagle, Evangelist, Gospel, John, Profound, Theology, Wisdom, witness
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What do you think about the Pope?
Well, now another good friend asked me to translate this into English. Here’s an emended version of my mornings posting. After readings some of my posts about the latest Pope my dear friend Stefan had asked: What do you think … Continue reading
Posted in Articles from South Africa
Tagged Change, Francis, Poor, Pope, Popular, Practice, Ratzinger, Reformation, S.American, South, Spanish, Theology
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Network of young Lutheran theologians (NYLT) meet in Berlin
NYLT-Europa-Treffen in Berlin-Zehlendorf SELK-Gemeinde als Gastgeberin Berlin, 12.3.2013 – selk – Vom 22. bis 24. Februar trafen sich fast 35 lutherische Theologiestudierende und junge Pastoren in den Räumlichkeiten der St. Mariengemeinde der Selbständigen Evangelisch-Lutherischen Kirche (SELK) in Berlin-Zehlendorf. Neben einigen … Continue reading
Posted in Lutheran World, SELK News
Tagged Bekenntnis, Berlin, Confession, Corzine, Jacob Corzine, Jari Kekäle, Lutheran, NYLT, Sebastian Grünbaum, Theology
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Luther on learning the Catechism
Many regard the catechism as a simple, trifling teaching, which they can absorb and master at one reading and then toss the book into a corner as if they are ashamed to read it again. Indeed, among the nobility there … Continue reading
Posted in Lutheran World
Tagged Catechism, Introduction, Learning, Martin Luther, Reading, Theology
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Wilhelm's space 
Medienmagazin pro: Kommentar
Connection of politics and church in Germany. Here are some enlightening comments on the relationship between EKD & SPD: Medienmagazin pro: Kommentar.