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Latest News on Confessional Bibliologyby Chris.Thomas | November 6, 2024 | Doctrine of Scripture | 0 Comments Introduction The debate over the authenticity and authority of the Textus Receptus (TR) is not new, yet it remains a focal point of discussion within textual criticism and evangelical circles. Mark Ward’s Which Textus Receptus? A Critique of Confessional Bibliology,... by Chris.Thomas | November 5, 2024 | Authority of Scripture, Biblical Authority, Book Review | 0 Comments 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... by Chris.Thomas | November 4, 2024 | Providential Preservation | 0 Comments 8. Conclusion: Reaffirming Owen’s Legacy and the Doctrine of Preservation John Owen’s writings on the authority, inspiration, and preservation of Scripture provide a robust theological framework that stands in sharp contrast to Enlightenment-influenced approaches to... by Chris.Thomas | November 4, 2024 | Providential Preservation | 0 Comments 6. Brash’s Reinterpretation in Light of Enlightenment Assumptions In his work, Richard Fraser Brash attempts to reframe John Owen’s views on Scriptural preservation within the broader context of Enlightenment-era developments in textual criticism. Brash argues that... by Chris.Thomas | November 2, 2024 | Scriptural Authority, Textual Criticism | 0 Comments How Enlightenment Textual Criticism Undermined the Word and Weakened the Western Church Introduction In the centuries following the Reformation, the Word of God held a place of supreme authority in the life of the church. Martin Luther and the Reformers understood... by Chris.Thomas | November 2, 2024 | Providential Preservation | 0 Comments 4. Owen’s Response to Walton’s Emphasis on Variants One of the most significant challenges to John Owen’s doctrine of Scriptural preservation came from Brian Walton’s Biblia Polyglotta. Walton’s work, published in the mid-seventeenth century, included extensive... by Chris.Thomas | November 1, 2024 | Authority of Scripture, Reformation Doctrine | 0 Comments Understanding the Vox Dei in Lutheran Orthodoxy The concept of the Word of God occupies a central place in Christian theology, particularly within the Lutheran tradition. For Lutherans, the Word of God—or vox Dei (Latin for “voice of God”)—is not merely a collection... by Chris.Thomas | November 1, 2024 | Providential Preservation | 0 Comments 2. Providential Preservation vs. Human Reconstruction John Owen’s doctrine of providential preservation stands in stark contrast to Enlightenment methodologies that rely on human efforts to reconstruct an "original" text. For Owen, the integrity and authority of... by Chris.Thomas | October 31, 2024 | Biblical Doctrine of Preservation | 0 Comments An Analysis of the Foundation for Textual Preservation in Scripture Introduction Psalm 12:6-7 has become central in discussions on the doctrine of providential preservation, see Mark Ward's recent video in which he fumbles the ball, especially within the debate... by Chris.Thomas | October 31, 2024 | Inspiration, Reformed Inspiration | 0 Comments Examining the Relationship Between Scripture and Human Reason The Lutheran tradition, born out of the Reformation, took a definitive stance on the place of Scripture and reason in theology. As Martin Luther and subsequent Lutheran theologians grappled with... Reading to Get You Started 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. Explore our extensive resources, subscribe for updates, and become part of a community dedicated to defending the authentic texts of scripture. Your journey into the depths of biblical history starts here. | |