Papers by Geoffrey Kieta
The papers and articles listed on this subpage may be downloaded and used for educational purposes. Rev. Kieta waives his copyright for such use of the materials.
The papers and articles listed on this subpage may be downloaded and used for educational purposes. Rev. Kieta waives his copyright for such use of the materials.
“The House of Wettin in the Time of the Reformation” is a bullet-point presentation of the history of the ruling house of Saxony from its origins until World War I. The presentation was given to the Metro-West Circuit of the Southeastern Conference of the Michigan District meeting at Huron Valley Lutheran High School in Westland, Michigan on May 14, 2018. Click here to download.
“The House of Wettin in the Time of the Reformation” is a bullet-point presentation of the history of the ruling house of Saxony from its origins until World War I. The presentation was given to the Metro-West Circuit of the Southeastern Conference of the Michigan District meeting at Huron Valley Lutheran High School in Westland, Michigan on May 14, 2018. Click here to download.
“Properly Called: The Role of the ‘Laity’ in the Public Administration of the Gospel” is a paper which explores the implications of the divine call on members serving in ministry functions within their congregations. It offers an overview of Lutheran teaching on the subject and wrestles with some practical applications. The paper was presented to the 114th Pastor-Teacher-Delegate Convention of the Michigan District meeting at Adrian College, in Adrian Michigan, June 8, 2015. Click here to download.
“Properly Called: The Role of the ‘Laity’ in the Public Administration of the Gospel” is a paper which explores the implications of the divine call on members serving in ministry functions within their congregations. It offers an overview of Lutheran teaching on the subject and wrestles with some practical applications. The paper was presented to the 114th Pastor-Teacher-Delegate Convention of the Michigan District meeting at Adrian College, in Adrian Michigan, June 8, 2015. Click here to download.
“Exegesis of Psalm 14 with Special Reference to the Existence of God” is an exegetical presentation of Psalm 14 which then delves into the discussion of the natural knowledge of God as presented in this psalm. The paper was presented to the Southeast Conference of the Michigan District on September 23, 2013. Click here to download.
“Exegesis of Psalm 14 with Special Reference to the Existence of God” is an exegetical presentation of Psalm 14 which then delves into the discussion of the natural knowledge of God as presented in this psalm. The paper was presented to the Southeast Conference of the Michigan District on September 23, 2013. Click here to download.
“A Time to Heal: Ministering to a Congregation After a Pastoral Resignation or Termination” is a paper discussing the challenges that an incoming pastor may face if he is replacing a pastor who resigned for cause or was terminated. The paper was presented to the Southeast Conference of the Michigan District at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Novi, Michigan on May 2-3, 2011. Click here to download.
“A Time to Heal: Ministering to a Congregation After a Pastoral Resignation or Termination” is a paper discussing the challenges that an incoming pastor may face if he is replacing a pastor who resigned for cause or was terminated. The paper was presented to the Southeast Conference of the Michigan District at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Novi, Michigan on May 2-3, 2011. Click here to download.
“The Role of Private Confession in Lutheran Ministry” is a paper that discusses the benefits and practical considerations of private confession in Lutheran ministry today. This edition was updated based on discussion after it was presented to the Southeast Pastor-Teacher Conference of the Michigan District in February of 2011. Click here to download.
“The Role of Private Confession in Lutheran Ministry” is a paper that discusses the benefits and practical considerations of private confession in Lutheran ministry today. This edition was updated based on discussion after it was presented to the Southeast Pastor-Teacher Conference of the Michigan District in February of 2011. Click here to download.
“Taking Captive Every Thought: Theological Conversation in a Time of Crisis” is a paper given during a period of financial crisis in the history of the WELS. It explores the need and value of addressing a practical crisis from a theological perspective, both for ministers and members. It is the first part of a two part presentation given to the Michigan District Convention held at Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw, Michigan, in June of 2007. Click here to download.
“Taking Captive Every Thought: Theological Conversation in a Time of Crisis” is a paper given during a period of financial crisis in the history of the WELS. It explores the need and value of addressing a practical crisis from a theological perspective, both for ministers and members. It is the first part of a two part presentation given to the Michigan District Convention held at Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw, Michigan, in June of 2007. Click here to download.
“Pursuing Godliness: Thinking and Talking Theologically About Funding” is a paper given during a period of financial crisis in the history of the WELS. It wrestles with Christian freedom and gospel motivation in seeking funding for ministry. It is the second part of a two part presentation given to the Michigan District Convention held at Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw, Michigan, in June of 2007. Click here to download.
“Pursuing Godliness: Thinking and Talking Theologically About Funding” is a paper given during a period of financial crisis in the history of the WELS. It wrestles with Christian freedom and gospel motivation in seeking funding for ministry. It is the second part of a two part presentation given to the Michigan District Convention held at Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw, Michigan, in June of 2007. Click here to download.
“Formula of Concord Article VI Concerning the 3rd Use of the Law” is a paper that examines how Lutheran pastors preach the law as guide to the kinds of good works God seeks from his children. It set the discussion in the context of Second Antinomian Controversy and how the Formula of Concord resolved that dispute. It then seeks to apply those principles to pastors today. The paper was presented to the Southwest Conference of the Michigan District on September 13, 2004. Click here to download.
“Formula of Concord Article VI Concerning the 3rd Use of the Law” is a paper that examines how Lutheran pastors preach the law as guide to the kinds of good works God seeks from his children. It set the discussion in the context of Second Antinomian Controversy and how the Formula of Concord resolved that dispute. It then seeks to apply those principles to pastors today. The paper was presented to the Southwest Conference of the Michigan District on September 13, 2004. Click here to download.
“A Brief Summary of the History of Lutheran Dogmatics” is an article which summarizes the history of the Lutheran Church’s approach to formulating doctrine, from the time of Luther through the Synodical Conference and up to the 20th century WELS. It was prepared for a seminar course on theological prolegomena for the seminary program of the WELS mission in Colombia. It was written in 1997 in Bogota, Colombia. Click here to download.
“A Brief Summary of the History of Lutheran Dogmatics” is an article which summarizes the history of the Lutheran Church’s approach to formulating doctrine, from the time of Luther through the Synodical Conference and up to the 20th century WELS. It was prepared for a seminar course on theological prolegomena for the seminary program of the WELS mission in Colombia. It was written in 1997 in Bogota, Colombia. Click here to download.
“The Transmission of the Old Testament Text” is an article that summarizes how the text of the Old Testament was copied, translated and passed on in ancient times and offers introductory guidance in exploring issues of variants. The article was prepared for a seminar course on hermeneutics for the seminary program of the WELS mission in Colombia. It was written in 1997 in Bogota, Colombia. Click here to download.
“The Transmission of the Old Testament Text” is an article that summarizes how the text of the Old Testament was copied, translated and passed on in ancient times and offers introductory guidance in exploring issues of variants. The article was prepared for a seminar course on hermeneutics for the seminary program of the WELS mission in Colombia. It was written in 1997 in Bogota, Colombia. Click here to download.
“Written to Teach Us: The Relationship between the Old and the New Testament” is an article that summarizes the essential unity between the Old and the New Testaments. The article was prepared for a seminar course on hermeneutics for the seminary program of the WELS mission in Colombia. It was written in 1997 in Bogota, Colombia. Click here to download.
“Written to Teach Us: The Relationship between the Old and the New Testament” is an article that summarizes the essential unity between the Old and the New Testaments. The article was prepared for a seminar course on hermeneutics for the seminary program of the WELS mission in Colombia. It was written in 1997 in Bogota, Colombia. Click here to download.
“Symbolics Seminar on the Ecumenical Creeds” is an in depth seminar course on the history and theology of the ecumenical creeds. It was prepared for the seminary program of the WELS mission in Colombia. It was written in 1997 in Bogota, Colombia. Click here to download.
“Symbolics Seminar on the Ecumenical Creeds” is an in depth seminar course on the history and theology of the ecumenical creeds. It was prepared for the seminary program of the WELS mission in Colombia. It was written in 1997 in Bogota, Colombia. Click here to download.