The Bible Is Not Like Any Other Ancient Book
One sentence governs much of modern textual criticism: For the purposes of critical study, the Bible must be treated like any other ancient book.
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The Holy Ghost, the Church, and Recognition of the Text
God gives his Word; the Holy Ghost bears witness to that Word; and the church receives it. That order is neither accidental nor reversible.
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The Word That Bears Witness to Itself
The authority of Scripture is not the result of a successful argument. It is not produced by the church’s reception, conferred by an academic guild, excavated by archaeology,…
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The Fear of the Lord Is the Beginning of Textual Knowledge
The fear of the Lord is the abiding beginning of textual knowledge, ordering the critic’s object, evidence, motives, confidence, and accountability.
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How to Reason with Unbelievers and Heretics Without Surrendering the Court
Christians may reason publicly with unbelievers and heretics by establishing facts, exposing governing authorities, and presenting evidence without conceding a neutral court.
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