Charles Frederick Schaeffer

Charles Frederick Schaeffer (1807-1879) was a leader in the formation of the conservative and Confessional General Council of the Lutheran Church. His father and four of his brothers were Lutheran ministers. Charles was ordained in 1829 and served pastorates at Carlisle, PA, Hagerstown, MD, Lancaster, OH, Red Hook, NY, and Easton, PA. As professor he taught theology at Capitol University, Columbus, at the General Synod Seminary at Gettysburg, and finally at the General Council Seminary at Philadelphia, where he also was President.

The Evangelical Review Vol. 1, William M Reynolds, Editor

The Evangelical Review was edited by William M Reynolds, Professor in Pennsylvania College and assisted by John G Morris, H I Schmidt, Charles W Schaeffer, and Emanuel Greenwald. Many faithful and prominent Lutheran scholars and ministers are featured in the magazine. This first issue was published in 1849 in Gettysburg.

15 Jun 2023

The Evangelical Review Vol. 3, William M Reynolds, Editor

Volume 3 includes “The Lutheran Doctrine of Election”, “The Protestant Principle”, “Scriptural Character Of The Lutheran Doctrine Of The Lord’s Supper” and other articles. The Evangelical Review was edited by William M Reynolds, Professor in Pennsylvania College and assisted by John G Morris, H I Schmidt, Charles W Schaeffer, and Emanuel Greenwald. Many faithful and prominent Lutheran scholars and ministers are featured in the magazine. The first issue was published in 1849 in Gettysburg.

28 Mar 2023

The Evangelical Review Vol. 2, William M Reynolds, Editor

Volume 2 includes “The Ecclesiastical Year”, “The Doctrine of the Atonement of Christ as presented in the Symbolical Books”, “The Silent Influence of the Bible”, and many other articles. The Evangelical Review was edited by William M Reynolds, Professor in Pennsylvania College and assisted by John G Morris, H I Schmidt, Charles W Schaeffer, and Emanuel Greenwald. Many faithful and prominent Lutheran scholars and ministers are featured in the magazine. The first issue was published in 1849 in Gettysburg.

28 Mar 2023

On The Division Of The Decalogue by Charles Schaeffer [Journal Article]

“After the Israelites had reached the wilderness of Sinai, Moses informed them that it was the purpose of God to come down upon mount Sinai in the sight of all, and make a covenant with his people. On the third day the people met with God, and heard his voice which proceeded from the fire, the cloud and the thick darkness…

19 Dec 2019

The Nature of Fundamental Doctrines by Charles F. Schaeffer [Journal Article]

“What are ‘fundamental doctrines,’ or ‘fundamental Articles of Faith’?… Every intelligent Christian feels competent to state the general basis of his belief, or the doctrinal foundation of his Christian character and life… When he, however, proceeds to specify in detail the doctrines which essentially constitute that ‘foundation,’ he will no longer be surprised by the embarrassment that even distinguished divines, on attempting to furnish an answer, have candidly confessed.” – Charles F. Schaeffer.

8 Jul 2019

Charles Frederick Schaeffer

Charles Frederick Schaeffer (1807-1879) was a leader in the formation of the conservative and Confessional General Council of the Lutheran Church. His father and four of his brothers were Lutheran ministers. Charles was ordained in 1829 and served pastorates at Carlisle, PA, Hagerstown, MD, Lancaster, OH, Red Hook, NY, and Easton, PA. As professor he taught theology at Capitol University, Columbus, at the General Synod Seminary at Gettysburg, and finally at the General Council Seminary at Philadelphia, where he also was President.

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