The Bible Is Not Like Any Other Ancient Book
One sentence governs much of modern textual criticism: For the purposes of critical study, the Bible must be treated like any other ancient book.
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Contradiction, Tension, Ambiguity, and Proof-Text Loss
Contradiction, tension, ambiguity, and proof-text loss are not interchangeable accusations. This article defines each category, fixes the threshold for a strict contradiction, and shows how logical coherence and…
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Error, Inconsistency, Sin, Heresy, and Disqualification
A framework for distinguishing factual error, inconsistency, sin, dangerous teaching, heresy, ministerial disqualification, and formal ecclesiastical judgment.
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How Christian Polemics Must Be Conducted: Truth, Evidence, Proportion, and Correction
Sets the biblical and editorial rules for truthful evidence, proportionate judgment, fair response, visible correction, and proper ecclesiastical jurisdiction.
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Matthew 6:12 — “As We Forgive” or “As We Have Forgiven”? The Petition Concerning Debts
The Textus Receptus uses a present verb: as we forgive. The critical text uses an aorist that is often rendered as we have forgiven.
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