What It Means to ‘Build’ a Theology from a Text
To build theology from a text is to derive exact confessional propositions through express statements and genuinely good and necessary consequences.
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The Real Authority—and Real Limitations—of Elders
Elders possess real authority for edification within Christ’s appointed jurisdiction, yet their rule remains ministerial, limited, accountable, and bound to Scripture.
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Were the Revisers Deceived?
The Revisers knew that Greek changes were permitted and knew Westcott and Hort’s private text was before them. The defensible charge is not an unnoticed substitution. It is…
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The Word Given and the Word Kept: Inspiration, Canon, and Preservation as One Work of the Faithful God
Inspiration, canon, and preservation are distinguishable acts within one faithful divine work by which God gives and keeps his written Word for the church.
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Matthew 5:44 — Love, Bless, Do Good, and Pray: The Full Command Concerning Enemies
The critical text shortens this fourfold command to two parts: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. The Textus Receptus also says to bless those…
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