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The Apocalyptic Character of the Ethnic Identity Argument In Galatians
Get PDFNickodemus, Benjamin J. “The Apocalyptic Character of the Ethnic Identity Argument in Galatians.” Ph.D. diss., Concordia Seminary, 2023. 281 pp.
The relationship between Paul’s ethnic identity argument to bring Gentiles into the line of Abraham and the apocalyptic inbreaking of Christ into the present has been poorly defined. The new creation seems to relativize all difference in ethnic identity, yet the importance of Gentiles being heirs of Abraham remains a fundamental component of Paul’s argument. This dissertation argues that the tension between these two identity arguments arises because they are not in fact two arguments, but one reality. The ethnic argument is enclosed within the apocalyptic. The ethnic is relativized in the apocalyptic, but the ethnic is never lost.
This dissertation analyzes Paul’s ethnic argument to show the way in which the ethnic is best understood as a component of the apocalyptic. In so doing, this dissertation first establishes the Second Temple traditions that Paul employs. Following this, the formal analysis of Galatians begins with the apocalyptic frame of the entire letter (1:1–9; 6:11–18). It then covers the Antioch incident in 2:11–21 to show that there is no Jewish priority, but that all are apocalyptically under the power of sin. It then moves to the formal ethnic argument concerning Abraham in 3:6–4:31. It looks at the way descent is reframed ἐκ πίστεως (3:7), to a singular heir in Christ (3:16), adoption (4:1–7), and the allegory of Hagar and Sarah (4:21–31). Of particular significance is the theological structure of ἐπαγγελία to show the apocalyptic character of fulfillment in the blessing of Abraham understood as inheritance. Paul then shows the way that at fulfillment the ἐπαγγελία has included as heirs of Abraham all Gentiles in Christ. This shows that all in Christ are coheirs with Christ of the blessings to Abraham.
Reframing Paul’s ethnic argument as enclosed within the apocalyptic shows the deep meaning of Paul’s theology of promise and inheritance as not a clever way to bring Gentiles into Israel through some ethnic side door, but instead, but an embrace of the transformation of all things in Christ that includes within that transformation the boundaries of the inheritance of Abraham as well as the inheritance itself
Sex in Church: The Christian Vocation of Sexuality Within the Ecclesial Community
Get PDFRusche, Sarah Talena. “Sex in Church: The Christian Vocation of Sexuality Within the Ecclesial Community.” Master’s thesis, Concordia Seminary, 2023. 71 pp.
Sex is characterized as an individualistic endeavor by both Christian and non-Christian thinkers. The culture of the world gives license to every individual to choose what kind of sexual experiences they would like to give and receive, while the culture of Christianity isolates individuals navigating the complexities of sexuality. In response to this individualism, this thesis argues that a faithful sexual ethic orders itself according to God’s will for His creation by considering the needs of the ecclesial community. This thesis analyzes the current sexual ethics of Roman Catholicism, confessional Lutheranism, and liberal Protestantism to glean benefits and drawbacks from each ethic. The benefits of each sexual ethic are then combined with Stanley Hauerwas’ writings in A Community of Character: Toward a Constructive Christian Social Ethic to develop ecclesial-focused perspectives within each existing ethic. The thesis concludes with a working faithful sexual ethic which uses the doctrine of vocation to guide each Christian through life and discover how their sexuality fits within each life stage
Lutherans Listening to C. S. Lewis-session 1
No full textDr. Herrmann discusses C. S. Lewis\u27 understanding of Christianity and myths and mythology.https://scholar.csl.edu/lbilutheranslisteningcslewis/1000/thumbnail.jp
117. Genesis 50:15-21
Get PDFChapel Sermon by Timothy Dost from Genesis 50:15-21 on Friday, March 31, 2023
045. John 19:17-30
No full textJohn 19:17-30 presented by Bruce Schuchard for the Gospel reading for Good Friday, April 7, 2023
125. Acts 5:29-42
Get PDFChapel Sermon by Mark Kiessling from Acts 5:29-42 on Thursday, April 20, 2023
Plenary: Hope for the Second Generation: How Children of Immigrants Can Rekindle Christianity in the West
No full textIn this plenary, Dr. Tesfai Tesema will share how first-generation immigrant churches and missional host culture churches can support second-generation immigrant English language churches with the goal of becoming multiethnic and multicultural congregations
Sectional 3: Personal Reflection with Filipino Ministry: Father and Son
No full textAntonio and Brandon Boos share their stories and missional experiences from the Filipino perspective
Commencement Service 5-19-2023
Get PDFCommencement Address 5-19-2023https://scholar.csl.edu/academic_services/1009/thumbnail.jp