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Doctrine of Inspiration Part 4
Article 4: Luther, Calvin, and the Reformers on God’s Word The 16th-century Reformation stands as a pivotal moment in Christian history, reshaping not merely church structures and sacraments but also the very understanding of Scripture’s authority. Suddenly, the Bible’s status…
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Doctrine of Inspiration Part 5
Article 5: The Bible as “Living Oracles” One of the most stirring claims made about Scripture is that it constitutes the very “oracles” of God—living, active declarations that transcend time and speak directly into human experience. In the early Church, New Testament…
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Doctrine of Inspiration Part 6
Article 6: Getting Comfortable With Terms—Revelation, Inspiration, Illumination When people discuss the Bible as “the Word of God,” they often invoke three theological terms— revelation , inspiration , and illumination —that appear intertwined yet carry distinct nuances. At first…
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Doctrine of Inspiration Part 7
Article 7: Unity and Diversity—Many Authors, One Divine Voice When people first encounter the Bible, they sometimes express surprise at how profoundly varied its contents are. The Psalms, stirring us with poetic hymns of lament or praise, hardly sound like the clipped,…
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Doctrine of Inspiration Part 8
Article 8: The Old Testament—Law, Prophets, Writings, and Inspiration The Old Testament stands as a large, complex tapestry of narratives, poetry, legal codes, genealogies, prophecies, and wisdom literature—written by numerous authors across a span of roughly a millennium. Yet…
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Modern Textual Criticism in the Light of Scripture - Part 2
The Rise of Enlightenment Rationalism: How Simon’s Methods Foreshadow Modern Skepticism ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Introduction Richard Simon 1638–1712 is often described as “the father of modern textual criticism.” More than a…
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The Sovereignty of the Text
The War for the Heart of Christendom The battle over the text of Scripture is not a peripheral issue nor a mere academic debate confined to seminaries or the realm of textual scholarship. It is a battle that strikes at the very…
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The Self-Attesting Word and the Impossibility of Neutrality: Why God’s Revelation Cannot Be Authenticated by a Higher Human Court
Scripture bears God’s own authority and cannot be authenticated by a higher neutral court; evidence and reason serve beneath its self-attesting testimony.
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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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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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