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Debate Over the Preservation and Authority of Scripture. Part 2
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 Scripture were…
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Presuppositional Analysis of Books: An Introduction
In the realm of textual criticism and biblical theology, presuppositions—assumptions that authors bring to their work—play a crucial role in shaping interpretations, conclusions, and even methodologies. This article introduces our Presuppositional Analysis of Books series…
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The Foundations of Reformed Textual Criticism
Introduction: The Essential Question of God’s Word and Its Preservation Few questions are as critical to the Christian faith as this: “What is the Word of God, and how has it been preserved for His church?” For those in the Reformed tradition,…
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The History of Reformed Textual Criticism
Introduction: Why History Matters in Textual Criticism Textual criticism is not a practice that emerged in a historical vacuum. It is deeply embedded in the theological, ecclesiastical, and intellectual contexts of its time. Understanding the history of Reformed Textual Criticism…
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The Origins and Evolution of Inerrancy: From Astronomy to Warfield and Beyond Part 1
I. Introduction: The Doctrine of Inerrancy – Origins and Implications The doctrine of biblical inerrancy, as commonly understood today, is a defining feature of modern Evangelical theology. It asserts that the Bible, in its original autographs, is entirely without error in all…
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Modern Challenges to Reformed Textual Criticism
Introduction: The Assault on Providential Preservation The advent of Modern Textual Criticism in the 18th and 19th centuries introduced profound challenges to the Reformed understanding of textual preservation. Rooted in Enlightenment principles of skepticism, naturalism, and…
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The Origins and Evolution of Inerrancy: From Astronomy to Warfield and Beyond Part 2
IV. The Inconsistencies of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy 1978 is widely regarded as a definitive articulation of the doctrine of inerrancy within modern Evangelicalism. While it sought to defend the authority and…
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The Origins and Evolution of Inerrancy: From Astronomy to Warfield and Beyond Part 3
VI. Critiques and Counterarguments The doctrine of inerrancy, particularly as articulated by B.B. Warfield and later codified in the Chicago Statement, has faced significant critique from scholars who argue that it represents a departure from the Reformed tradition and introduces…
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Lane Keister, Deceived by Satan Part 1
The Fatal Consequences of Denying God’s Providential Preservation Introduction This series of posts is a direct response to the claims made by Lane Keister in his Chapter-by-Chapter Review of Why I Preach from the Received Text . In his review, Keister presents…
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Lane Keister, Deceived by Satan Part 2
Section 3: Refutation of Lane Keister's Review 3.1 Inconsistency with the Doctrine of Preservation The preservation of Scripture is a cornerstone of biblical theology, yet Lane Keister’s Review presents a flawed and inconsistent view by failing to extend this doctrine to the…
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Lane Keister, Deceived by Satan Part 3
Section 5: The Theological Necessity of Extending Jot and Tittle to the Greek New Testament 5.1 The Continuity of Preservation in the New Testament Matthew 5:18 declares: “For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one…
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Textual vs. Conceptual Preservation: The Battle for Biblical Authority and Integrity Part 3
This series is a response to Lane Keister's response to my previous series about his heresy. You can read his response here. It's a doozy. In 532 words he promotes 12 distinct heresies and demonstrates he doesn't understand the basic principles of…
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