The Edifying Word: The Word of Hope

Authors

Paul G. Bretscher, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

3-1-1971

Document Type

Article

Keywords

church, hope, evil, great society, missouri synod, lutheran

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Psalm 130 serves as the basis for this exhortation to the church to edify one another in the hope of the Gospel, whose word of promise alone establishes our election, our eschatology, and our ethos. The author places liberal theology and form criticism into proper historical perspective and suggests ways for the church, especially his own synod, to turn contemporary turmoil into blessing.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Isaiah 8:12-13; Romans 2:17; Matthew 7:2; Luke 9:24; Malachi 3:2; Revelation 6:15-17; Psalm 130:1-6;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Bretscher, Paul G. (1971) "The Edifying Word: The Word of Hope," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 42, Article 15.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol42/iss1/15