In this article, we will note a somewhat unique feature in 1 John—the uncharacteristic shorter readings of the Byzantine and TR readings.
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TEXTUAL ODDITIES OF THE TEXTUS RECEPTUS IN 1 JOHN Part 3: Strange Textual Readings in the TR | Timothy Decker
*Editors Note: This is part 3 in an ongoing series titled "TEXTUAL ODDITIES OF THE TEXTUS RECEPTUS IN 1 JOHN." Read...
TEXTUAL ODDITIES OF THE TEXTUS RECEPTUS TRADITION IN 1 JOHN Part 2: Printing Oddities within the TR Tradition, Continued | Timothy Decker
It seems to be premature to base one’s view of preservation of Scripture upon a certain textual tradition such as the TR in part because it arose at the same time that the providential technological advancement of the printing press.
TEXTUAL ODDITIES OF THE TEXTUS RECEPTUS TRADITION IN 1 JOHN Part 1: Printing Oddities within the TR Tradition | Timothy Decker
As revolutionary as the movable type-setting printing press was, in the beginning of the printed editions of the Greek New Testament (GNT), it was not without its flaws. A number of such printer errors appear in the various editions of the TR, or what I call the TR tradition.
Rom 13:3–4 and the Prescription of Government Roles | Timothy Decker
Paul was giving apostolic teaching as to the role, purpose, and function the civil government. He was prescribing what the civil government ought to do in human society.
How the Reformers, Protestant Orthodox, & Puritans Approached Textual Criticism: Part 2 | Timothy Decker
*Editors Note: This is the third installment of blogs related to Textual Criticism authored by Dr. Timothy Decker....
How the Reformers, Protestant Orthodox, & Puritans Approached Textual Criticism: Part 1 | Timothy Decker
*Editors Note: This is the second installment of blogs related to Textual Criticism authored by Dr. Timothy Decker....
Does our confession require a printed text or indicate the need for a text critical methodology? | Timothy Decker
The historical reality is, the Confession appeals to the Hebrew and Greek textual tradition of Scripture. And as this textual tradition has within it, admitted by all, variations among them; the necessary result demands we engage in textual criticism.