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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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The Arianism of Mark Ward Part 1
Introduction In recent years, modern English Bible translations have increasingly favored critical Greek and Hebrew texts over the traditional Textus Receptus and Masoretic texts. Advocates of these modern translations, including prominent figures like Mark Ward, argue that this…
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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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The Arianism of Mark Ward Part 2
Section 2: Examining Proverbs 8:22 – The “Created Wisdom” Controversy One of the most controversial passages used by Arian theologians to argue for a created Christ is Proverbs 8:22, where Wisdom is often interpreted as a foreshadowing or personification of Christ. This…
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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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The Arianism of Mark Ward Part 3
Section 4: John 1:18 – The Son vs. “God” John 1:18 is a crucial verse in the New Testament that directly addresses the identity of Christ. It traditionally reads, “the only begotten Son,” emphasizing the unique and eternal Sonship of Christ. However,…
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The Arianism of Mark Ward Part 4
Section 6: The Logical Consequence – Arianism in Modern Translations Throughout this article, we have examined how specific translation choices in modern versions, which depart from the traditional Textus Receptus and Masoretic Text, introduce theological ambiguities that can…
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Reformed Ruckmanism Part 1
A Critique of the Septuagint as Corrective to the Hebrew Text Introduction The association of Dr. Peter Ruckman with “double inspiration” serves as a potent comparison for examining the trend in certain Reformed circles that elevates the Septuagint LXX to an authoritative…
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Lane Keister, Deceived by Satan Part 4
Section 7: Conclusion 7.1 Reaffirming the Scope of Matthew 5:18 Matthew 5:18 is a comprehensive declaration of the divine preservation of Scripture: “For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise…
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A Revision Becomes a Reconstruction
The 1881 Revisers were commissioned to revise the Authorized Version, yet their own rules and preface show that they also judged and altered its underlying Greek text. That second operation changed the work’s object—and moved the practical court of appeal from a…
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When the Critic Becomes the Judge: What Is Magisterial Textual Criticism?
Magisterial textual criticism is defined not by the tools it uses but by the judicial office assigned to critical reconstruction over the church's text.
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When Criticism Serves the Word: What Is Ministerial Textual Criticism?
Ministerial textual criticism uses manuscripts, versions, history, grammar, and reason as servants of the original-language Scriptures God has already given and preserved.
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