January 2025
A Disputation on Holy Scripture Presuppositional Analysis
1. Introduction to the Presuppositional Method Within presuppositional apologetics, the hallmark is that all reasoning—historical, textual, or theological—presupposes either the triune God’s revelation or a competing ultimate authority. A text that accords well with the
Review of A Disputation on Holy Scripture
Book Review ofA Disputation on Holy ScriptureBy William Whitaker (1588) 1. Bibliographic Information Title: A Disputation on Holy Scripture: Against the Papists, Especially Bellarmine and Stapleton Author: William Whitaker Original Publication Date: 1588 (Several later
Doctrine of the Canon Part 1
What Is the Canon? Defining ‘Canon’ in Biblical and Historical ContextArticle 1 (Series 1) Introduction The term “canon,” in ecclesiastical contexts, describes far more than a mere collection of religious texts. It stands, historically, for
Providential Preservation Series Part 1
Article 1: Introduction to Providential Preservation – Defining the Doctrine and Its Significance Introduction For centuries, Christians have grappled with one enduring question: How can we be sure the Scriptures have come down to us,
Exploring 17th-Century Lutheran Views on Scripture
When we look back at the 17th century, especially within the Lutheran Church, we're peering into a fascinating time often dubbed the era of Lutheran Orthodoxy or Lutheran Scholasticism. Imagine a period where theologians were
Doctrine of Inspiration Part 1
The Grand Story of Scripture: Why Inspiration Matters When we open the pages of the Bible, we are immediately confronted with a sweeping narrative that spans from the dawn of creation to the consummation of