January 2025
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
Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 1 Part 4
Article 4: Views of Tradition vs. Written Revelation in Church History Article 4 turns to a core contention in Reformation-era polemics and one of the most enduring debates in Christian theology: the relative place of
Objections to Confessional Bibliology – 3
“Scientific” Textual Criticism vs. Confessional Bibliology:Why Would We Subordinate Modern Methods to Historic Confessions? 1. Introduction For many Christians, the Bible is not just another ancient text. It is God’s inspired Word, carrying ultimate authority
The Comma Johanneum Part 3
Article 3: Priscillian and the Latin Evidence(Drawing on insights from “In Defense of the Authenticity of 1 John 5:7” by C. H. Pappas ThM and “A History of the Debate over 1 John 5:7-8” by
Understanding Confessional Bibliology: Historical, Theological, and Practical Perspectives Part 4
The Textual Tradition: Receptus, Critical Text, and the Confessional ApproachSeries Title: “Understanding Confessional Bibliology: Historical, Theological, and Practical Perspectives” Introduction In our previous articles, we established the historical background of Confessional Bibliology (Articles 1 and
Modern Textual Criticism in the Light of Scripture – Part 3
Questioning the “Original Text”: A Presuppositional Critique of Richard Simon’s Manuscript Analyses Introduction Few debates in church history have been as pivotal as those concerning the purity and preservation of the New Testament text. For