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Introduction to Confessional Bibliology: Part Two
Introduction: The Historical Roots of Confessional Bibliology Confessional Bibliology is not a new or novel concept but a doctrinal framework rooted in the historic practices and beliefs of the Christian church. It stands on the foundation of God’s promises to preserve His…
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Doctrine of Providential Preservation: Part Two
The Historical Testimony of Providential Preservation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Introduction: The Church’s Witness to Preservation The doctrine of providential preservation is not merely a theological concept but a truth affirmed…
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Doctrine of Providential Preservation: Part Three
Modern Textual Criticism and the Challenge to Preservation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Introduction: Confronting the Modern Challenge The doctrine of providential preservation assures believers that the Word of God has been safeguarded…
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Doctrine of Providential Preservation: Part 4a
The Practical and Pastoral Implications of Providential Preservation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Introduction: Why Preservation Matters for the Church Today The doctrine of providential preservation is not a mere theological…
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Confessional Bibliology vs. KJV-Onlyism
A Response to Mark Ward’s Mischaracterization In his recent critique, “Breaking My Two-Year Silence on Confessional Bibliology,” Mark Ward addresses what he perceives as the Confessional Bibliology movement’s similarities to KJV-Onlyism. Despite acknowledging key theological and…
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How Enlightenment Philosophy Distorts Biblical Preservation
A Response to Stephen Steele’s Modern Interpretation The ongoing debate about the preservation and authority of the biblical text centers around a critical question: what did the Reformers and the Westminster Divines believe regarding the purity and accessibility of the…
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Erasmus and Beza vs Krans
Reformers in a Pre-Enlightenment Era and the Providential Preservation of Scripture In this analysis, we will explore the historical and theological contexts that shaped the textual work of Desiderius Erasmus and Theodorus Beza, the impact of Renaissance humanism, the role of…
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Debate Over the Preservation and Authority of Scripture. Part 1
Introduction and Overview The Debate Over the Preservation and Authority of Scripture: John Owen, Enlightenment Critiques, and Modern Reinterpretations In the ongoing conversation about the preservation and authority of Scripture, few figures are as pivotal as the…
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The Foundational Role of Revelational Epistemology in the Doctrine of Preservation
The doctrine of the preservation of Scripture is a central pillar in Confessional Bibliology. This doctrine asserts that God, through His providence, has not only inspired the original manuscripts but also preserved His words across the centuries. This belief, held by the…
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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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Debate Over the Preservation and Authority of Scripture. Part 3
4. Owen’s Response to Walton’s Emphasis on Variants One of the most significant challenges to John Owen’s doctrine of Scriptural preservation came from Brian Walton’s Biblia Polyglotta . Walton’s work, published in the mid-seventeenth century, included extensive textual notes and…
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The Erosion of Authority
How Enlightenment Textual Criticism Undermined the Word and Weakened the Western Church Introduction In the centuries following the Reformation, the Word of God held a place of supreme authority in the life of the church. Martin Luther and the Reformers understood that…
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