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 The Meaning and Significance of Sola Scriptura

Why This Principle Was Foundational to Reformed Theology   When discussing the foundational principles of the Protestant Reformation, sola scriptura (Latin for “Scripture alone”) stands as a key doctrine. It formed the bedrock of Lutheran theology, guiding the...

Presuppositional Analysis of The King James Only Controversy by James R. White

Presuppositional Analysis of The King James Only Controversy by James R. White Purpose and Scope of Analysis: This presuppositional analysis critically evaluates The King James Only Controversy by James R. White, focusing on the author’s underlying beliefs,...

Book Review: The King James Only Controversy by James R. White

1. Introduction: Title: The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust Modern Translations? Author: James R. White Topic: An alleged critique of the King James Only (KJVO) movement, aimed at questioning the validity of limiting one’s scriptural authority to the King...

Exploring 17th-Century Lutheran Views on Scripture

When we look back at the 17th century, especially within the Lutheran Church, we're peering into a fascinating time often dubbed the era of Lutheran Orthodoxy or Lutheran Scholasticism. Imagine a period where theologians were deeply engrossed in studying and...

Critique of James White’s The King James Only Controversy: An Introduction

  The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible has played a monumental role in the history of Christianity, particularly within the English-speaking world. Revered by many for its literary elegance, historical impact, and doctrinal authority, it has become a...

Book Review Series: An Introduction

  In the field of Confessional Bibliology, discerning readers often seek to deepen their understanding of scriptural preservation, Reformed theology, and the theological soundness of various texts that address these subjects. The purpose of this Book Review...

Key Textual Variants and Doctrinal Implications Series: An Introduction

  In the study of biblical manuscripts, one quickly encounters the term “textual variants”—differences among ancient copies of Scripture that arise from variations in wording, spelling, or phrasing. These variants may seem minor or purely academic, but in some...

Canon Formation and Scriptural Authority Series: An Introduction

  The concept of the biblical canon and the authority of Scripture stands at the heart of Reformed theology, as it forms the foundation for our understanding of divine revelation. How did the church come to recognize certain books as authoritative and inspired?...

Providential Preservation Series: An Introduction

The doctrine of providential preservation is one of the cornerstone beliefs in Reformed theology regarding the nature and authority of Scripture. While the concept of inspiration emphasizes that the Bible is divinely “breathed out” by God, preservation addresses the...

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 1 Series: An Introduction

The Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF) remains one of the most significant doctrinal statements in the Reformed tradition, offering a comprehensive expression of core theological convictions. In particular, Chapter 1 of the Confession—Of the Holy...

NT Manuscripts Made to Order (Erasmus and I Jn5.7)

It is commonly known that Erasmus did not include a large section of 1 John 5:7 in the 1st and 2nd Editions of his Greek New Testament.  This is the so called Comma Johanneum,  "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost:...

Erasmian Myths: Codex Vaticanus

Erasmus & Codex Vaticanus [Part 1:  Erasmus & the Comma Johanneum] In part 2 of our series, The Erasmian Myths, we will deal with the oft repeated, but never proven claim, that Erasmus didn’t have access to Codex Vaticanus, but if he did he would have used...

Erasmian Myths: The Comma Wager

Erasmian Myths This year marks the 500th anniversary of the publication of Erasmus Greek New Testament and his Latin translation.  And next week at Houston Baptist University there will be a conference on Erasmus and his work.  In light of this, I present the...

Therefore I like that of Bellarmine, who stands upon it, that of such like things a certainty may be had from the testimonies of men, in some sort comparable to natural evidence it self, for that it leaves no scruple or dubitation in our minds: But what of all this? Why it shewes that the general consent of (in a manner) all Hebricians and Grecians in the Christian world, consenting that our Originals are by the good hand of God preserved uncorrupt, and pure, is a sufficient persuasion, to breed a moral certainty answerable to natural evidence, excluding all reasonable dubitation to the contrary.

Richard Capel

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