In the late nineteenth century, a debate surrounding the doctrine of election erupted within American Lutheranism. One party held to the "intuitu fidei" approach to election, arguing that God's election unto salvation occurs in view of the faith of his people. C.F.W. Walther and others in the Synodical Conference argued, against this, that God's election is unconditional.Francis Pieper's book Conversion and Election is the most detailed defense of the doctrine of unconditional election unto salvation from the Lutheran tradition. He demonstrates, throughout the work, that God predestines sinners by grace alone. Yet, he also demonstrates that God's grace is universal, and thus rejects double-predestinarian Calvinism.

Conversion and Election: A Plea for a United Lutheranism in America (American Lutheran Classics)

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Pieper, Franz

Cooper, Jordan

Christian Books & Bibles

Just and Sinner Publications

American Lutheran Theological Journal: Volume 1, Issue 2

Authors, Various

Cooper, Lisa

Phillips, Eric

Surburg, Mark

Badenhop, Michael

Chasing the Blue Marlin: Pursuing Your Life's Passion-And Your Passion for Life

What's your passion? Who are you at the core? How can you get to the places you want to be? We all have these questions, and in Chasing the Blue Marlin, Dr. Jordan Cooper helps us to find the answers. Cooper deftly weaves personal stories and philosophy with entrepreneurial smarts to help you become the best version of yourself you can be - a passionate human being that you are proud of. With Cooper's help, you will learn to: • Set better goals - and achieve them • Push your boundaries and identify your passions and core values • Align your actions with those core values to center yourself for personal and professional growth • Break free of your past and create a blueprint for your abundant future This life-changing book will bring a whole new perspective to your world, whether you're a dentist, an entrepreneur, or simply a person looking to pursue your passion. If you want to be true to yourself and realize your dreams, Chasing the Blue Marlin is the perfect place to start.

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Articles:An Exegetical and Theological Exploration of Ephesians 2:1-10By Chris RosebroughObedientia Christi Activa: The Imputation of Christ's Active Obedience in the Lutheran Tradition and ScriptureBy Jordan CooperGnadenwahlslehrstreit: The American Lutheran Predestination ControversyBy Lisa CooperBook Reviews:Luther on the Christian Life: Cross and Freedom by Carl TruemanInvitation to Philippians: Building a Great Church Through Humility by Donald R. SunukjianSermon:Romans 11By Phillip Hoffinga

American Lutheran Theological Journal Volume 2, Issue 1: Summer 2015

Rosebrough, Chris

Shields, Richard

Hoffinga, Phillip

BusinessGhost, Inc.

In this classic work, George Henry Gerberding puts forth an explanation of the Lutheran view of salvation in light of American revivalism. He talks about such issues as Baptism, Sunday School, Christian parenting, Justification, and the difference between true and false revivals. This work is written to a lay audience and is a helpful introduction to Lutheran theology and practice. This edition has been updated with contemporary language.

The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran Church: By G.H. Gerberding (American Lutheran Classics in Contemporary English)

Gerberding, G. H.

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Since the sixteenth century, the Protestant tradition has been divided. The Reformed and Lutheran reformations, though both committed to the doctrine of the sinners justification by faith alone, split over Zwingli and Luther's disagreement over the nature of the Lord's Supper. Since that time, the Reformed and Lutheran traditions have developed their own theological convictions, and continue to disagree with one another. It is incumbent upon students of the reformation, in the Lutheran and Reformed traditions, to come to an understanding of what these differences are, and why they matter. In The Great Divide: A Lutheran Evaluation of Reformed Theology, Jordan Cooper examines these differences from a Lutheran perspective. While seeking to help both sides come to a more nuanced understanding of one another, and writing in an irenic tone, Cooper contends that these differences do still matter. Throughout the work, Cooper engages with Reformed writers, both contemporary and old, and demonstrates that the Lutheran tradition is more consistent with the teachings of Scripture than the Reformed.

The Great Divide: A Lutheran Evaluation of Reformed Theology

Wipf and Stock

Since the sixteenth century, the Protestant tradition has been divided. The Reformed and Lutheran reformations, though both committed to the doctrine of the sinners justification by faith alone, split over Zwingli and Luther's disagreement over the nature of the Lord's Supper. Since that time, the Reformed and Lutheran traditions have developed their own theological convictions, and continue to disagree with one another. It is incumbent upon students of the reformation, in the Lutheran and Reformed traditions, to come to an understanding of what these differences are, and why they matter. In The Great Divide: A Lutheran Evaluation of Reformed Theology, Jordan Cooper examines these differences from a Lutheran perspective. While seeking to help both sides come to a more nuanced understanding of one another, and writing in an irenic tone, Cooper contends that these differences do still matter. Throughout the work, Cooper engages with Reformed writers, both contemporary and old, and demonstrates that the Lutheran tradition is more consistent with the teachings of Scripture than the Reformed. ""This book delivers what it promises without getting distracted, overwhelmed, or muted with qualifications. Cooper speaks with clarity and conviction and makes plain the real differences that exist between the Reformed and the Lutheran branches of Reformation faith. The book can be read profitably by anyone committed to biblical fidelity and doctrinal integrity, but especially by those convinced that the differences between Wittenberg and Geneva are trivial and inconsequential, or cause for dismissive condemnations."" --Joel Biermann, Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary Jordan Cooper is pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Watseka, IL and host of the Just and Sinner podcast. He is the author of Christification: A Lutheran Approach to Theosis (2014).

The Great Divide

Wipf & Stock Publishers

It is a common misconception that Lutheran theology is inherently antinomian, or unconcerned with Christian ethics. This unfortunate caricature of the doctrine of the Reformation has been furthered by certain strands of Lutheran theology, which reject the third use of the law and the necessity of expounding Christian ethics in preaching. In this book, Jordan Cooper challenges the claim that Lutheranism emphasizes justification at the expense of sanctification, demonstrating that the two kinds of righteousness are a historical Lutheran framework that gives prominence to both salvation by grace and one's duty to serve the neighbor in love. Through an evaluation of Luther's writings, the confessional documents, Lutheran Orthodoxy, and contemporary writers, Cooper demonstrates that an emphasis on the passive nature of one's relationship to God does not diminish or negate the necessity of sanctified living. This is done not by departing from Lutheran teaching, but by delving deeper into historic Lutheran theology as found in the scholastic tradition.

Hands of Faith: A Historical and Theological Study of the Two Kinds of Righteousness in Lutheran Thought

It is a common misconception that Lutheran theology is inherently antinomian, or unconcerned with Christian ethics. This unfortunate caricature of the doctrine of the Reformation has been furthered by certain strands of Lutheran theology, which reject the third use of the law and the necessity of expounding Christian ethics in preaching. In this book, Jordan Cooper challenges the claim that Lutheranism emphasizes justification at the expense of sanctification, demonstrating that the two kinds of righteousness are a historical Lutheran framework that gives prominence to both salvation by grace and one's duty to serve the neighbor in love. Through an evaluation of Luther's writings, the confessional documents, Lutheran Orthodoxy, and contemporary writers, Cooper demonstrates that an emphasis on the passive nature of one's relationship to God does not diminish or negate the necessity of sanctified living. This is done not by departing from Lutheran teaching, but by delving deeper into historic Lutheran theology as found in the scholastic tradition. ""Cooper's contribution to the study of the two kinds of righteousness is notable for its overall grasp of the topic and its prodding to consider further implications. In his broad, accessible, historical, and systematic sketch of the teaching, he clarifies misconceptions in relation to other topics such as law and gospel, alien righteousness, and cooperation in good works. Hands of Faith is a welcome advance in the ongoing research on the two kinds of righteousness."" --Gifford A. Grobien, Assistant Professor, Systematic Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana Jordan Cooper is pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Watseka, Illinois, and Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology at The American Lutheran Theological Seminary. Among his previous books are Christification: A Lutheran Approach to Theosis (2014), and The Great Divide: A Lutheran Evaluation of Reformed Theology (2015).

Hands of Faith

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