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Certainty, Not the Probability of the Contrary
Bahnsen rejected an apologetic that makes Christianity highly probable while preserving the possibility of its contrary. What happens when the wording of the final authority remains provisional in principle?
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Welcome to the Revolution
A Welcome to Everyone Who is New There are many of you who are new to this issue or having heard someone expound the Confessional view in the Reformed Pub, you realized that it has nothing to do with what is commonly…
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Francis Turretin and the Comma Johanneum
Francis Turretin & the Comma Johanneum One of the claims going around the internet about Francis Turretin is that he would not have defended 1 John 5:7, commonly called the Comma Johanneum. Below is a loose Google translation of the Disputatio Theological…
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Revelational Epistemology and the Preservation of Scripture
Affirming the Confessional View Introduction: The Issue of Scriptural Foundation The debate over the preservation of Scripture centers on a pivotal question: on what authority do we rest our confidence that the Scriptures we possess today are authentically preserved? 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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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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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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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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Historical Controversies Over the Canon of Scripture and Their Implications for Sola Scriptura Part 1
Introduction The authority of Scripture is a doctrine that has been challenged and debated throughout the history of the church. Part 1 of this series established the foundational principles of sola scriptura, emphasizing that Scripture alone is the ultimate authority in all…
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Historical Controversies Over the Canon of Scripture and Their Implications for Sola Scriptura Part 2
Section 3: Historical Controversies Over the Canon The recognition of the biblical canon has not been without challenges. Throughout history, the church has faced significant controversies regarding the inclusion, exclusion, and authority of certain books. These debates highlight the importance of sola…
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Modern Textual Criticism as Heresy: A Root Corruption of Autonomous Reason Part 1
The Epistemic Foundation of Modern Textual Criticism Modern textual criticism of the New Testament begins from a fundamentally flawed epistemic foundation that undermines its claims to reliability and truth. By rejecting Scripture as its epistemic authority and replacing it with the autonomous…
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Modern Textual Criticism as Heresy: A Root Corruption of Autonomous Reason Part 1
The Epistemic Foundation of Modern Textual Criticism Modern textual criticism of the New Testament begins from a fundamentally flawed epistemic foundation that undermines its claims to reliability and truth. By rejecting Scripture as its epistemic authority and replacing it with the autonomous…
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