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Psalm 12:6-7 and Providential Preservation
An Analysis of the Foundation for Textual Preservation in Scripture Introduction Psalm 12:6-7 has become central in discussions on the doctrine of providential preservation, see Mark Ward's recent video in which he fumbles the ball, especially within the debate surrounding…
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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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Debate Over the Preservation and Authority of Scripture. Part 4
6. Brash’s Reinterpretation in Light of Enlightenment Assumptions In his work, Richard Fraser Brash attempts to reframe John Owen’s views on Scriptural preservation within the broader context of Enlightenment-era developments in textual criticism. Brash argues that Owen’s…
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Debate Over the Preservation and Authority of Scripture. Part 5
8. Conclusion: Reaffirming Owen’s Legacy and the Doctrine of Preservation John Owen’s writings on the authority, inspiration, and preservation of Scripture provide a robust theological framework that stands in sharp contrast to Enlightenment-influenced approaches to textual…
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Which Textus Receptus? A Response to Mark Ward's Critique of Confessional Bibliology
Introduction The debate over the authenticity and authority of the Textus Receptus TR is not new, yet it remains a focal point of discussion within textual criticism and evangelical circles. Mark Ward’s Which Textus Receptus? A Critique of Confessional Bibliology , published…
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The Place of the King James Bible in Today’s Church
The Place of the King James Bible in Today’s Church: A Case for Retention and Study References: 1. TBS Word List 2. Mark Ward's article where William Sandell Refutes his thesis in the comments: https://byfaithweunderstand.com/ The King James Bible KJV , first…
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The Confessional Bibliology Project
A Return to the Doctrines of Providential Preservation and Scriptural Authority In the evolving landscape of modern textual criticism and theologically diverging perspectives on Scripture, a movement has emerged within the Reformed tradition that calls for a deliberate return to…
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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 Impossibility of Apologetics with the Critical Text: An Introduction
In the discipline of Christian apologetics, the authority and stability of Scripture are paramount. Apologetics requires a foundation that is both theologically sound and unchanging—one that communicates truth without ambiguity or alteration. The purpose of this article is to…
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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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