Brothers of John the Steadfast has published Part 3 in its serialization of William E. Thompson, “Catechesis: The Quiet Crisis” Concordia Theological Quarterly 56 (1992) No. 2-3: 99-121. This serialization is published with the kind permission gladly given by the editor of Concordia Theological Quarterly .
Part 3 identifies the causes of the crisis. The late Rev. Thompson sets out the following:
| Part 3 | II. Causes of the Crisis A. A Disrespectful Attitude B. A Lack of Faith in the Means of Grace C. The Adoption of Legalistic Goals D. A Search for ShortcutsE. A Confusion in Ecclesiology |
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