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Revelational Epistemology and the Necessity of a Preserved Scripture
John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. The idea of revelational epistemology holds that human knowledge of truth must ultimately rest on a source that is transcendent, yet simultaneously accessible to us. Such a foundation must be both…
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Scriptural Integrity and the Reformation’s Response to Textual Corruption: An Introduction
The Reformation period was not only a time of theological reformation but also one of intense focus on the authenticity and integrity of the biblical text. For the Reformers, maintaining the purity of Scripture was paramount, as they believed it to be…
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The Impact of Enlightenment Thought on Modern Textual Criticism: An Introduction
The Enlightenment, a cultural and intellectual movement of the 17th and 18th centuries, brought about significant changes in Western thought, influencing disciplines from science and philosophy to theology and biblical studies. Textual criticism, which had historically approached…
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The Self-Authenticating Nature of Scripture and Its Implications for Confessional Bibliology: An Introduction
The doctrine of Scripture’s self-authenticating nature lies at the heart of Confessional Bibliology, emphasizing the Bible’s intrinsic authority and truthfulness apart from external validation. This article serves as an introduction to a series on the self-authenticating nature…
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Gird Up Your Loins: A Call to Confront False Doctrine in the Modern Church
The Leaven of Compromise: A challenge to the faithlessness in church leadership to contend for the authority of God's Word. Introduction: A Necessary Letter Initially, I had considered simply posting the video of the Ludacris song Move Out da Way to address…
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Conceptual Preservation vs. Verbal Preservation: A Theological and Exegetical Analysis
Introduction The doctrine of textual preservation has long been a cornerstone of confessional theology, particularly among those who uphold the Reformed view of Scripture. Matthew 5:18, a key verse in this doctrine, declares, “For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and…
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Corrupt Trees, Corrupt Fruit: The Scriptural Case Against the Critical Text Part 2
III. The Holy Ghost Bears Witness to the Authentic Texts 1. The Doctrine of Providential Preservation The doctrine of providential preservation asserts that God has preserved His Word throughout history in a manner consistent with His character and promises. This doctrine is…
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The Noetic Effects of Sin: A Foundational Doctrine for Confessional Bibliology
The doctrine of the noetic effects of sin holds profound theological and epistemological significance, revealing the pervasive impact of human sinfulness on reasoning, understanding, and intellectual faculties. At its core, this doctrine asserts that the Fall not only corrupted the moral and…
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James R. White Doesn't Exist
Textual Variants, Logical Contradictions, and the Principle of Explosion One of the fundamental presuppositions underlying Christian theological discourse is that Scripture is both authoritative and coherent. Within this framework, it is generally held that no genuine contradictions reside in the biblical text,…
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The Authority of Scripture and Reformed Theology, Part 1
1. Introduction The authority of Scripture lies at the heart of Reformed theology. It is the foundational doctrine upon which all other theological principles rest. Without an authoritative Scripture, there can be no definitive basis for faith, practice, or the theological system…
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The Authority of Scripture and Reformed Theology, Part 2
3. Sola Scriptura: The Cornerstone of Reformed Theology The principle of sola scriptura—that Scripture alone is the ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice—was central to the Reformation and remains the cornerstone of Reformed theology. This section will explore the historical,…
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The Authority of Scripture and Reformed Theology, Part 3
5. Challenges to Scriptural Authority The authority of Scripture has faced significant challenges throughout church history, from the time of the Reformation to the present day. These challenges have arisen from both external and internal sources, including Roman Catholic critiques, Enlightenment rationalism,…
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