Providentially Preserved?

Chris ThomasProvidential Preservation, ReformersLeave a Comment

Within Christendom there are two opposing views concerning the intent of the phrase by His [God’s] singular care and providence, [the Scriptures are] kept pure in all ages.  Does it refer to a generic preservation that doesn’t guarantee textual purity throughout the historic life of God’s … Read More

Textual Criticism != Providential Preservation

Chris ThomasConfessional Textual View, Preservationist Textual Criticism1 Comment

Textual Criticism does not equal Providential Preservation. In his latest Dividing Line, Mr. White calls the non-CT views among other things “dangerous, counter-productive, non-confessional, ahistorical and indefensible.”  Now Mr. White holds to the mid-20th century view of Restorationist Textual Criticism.  Actual textual critics like Dr. … Read More