In this section of our studies we will consider the biblical teaching on how we know the Bible to be the Word of God and how we should defend this truth to others.
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Presuppositional Apologetics: Apologetic Observations from Acts 17 | Sam Waldron
We must be very careful, especially in our day, not to allow men to think that we are in fundamental agreement with them. We must make it clear that Christianity and their systems are completely different and at war with one another.
Presuppositional Apologetics: Expository Thoughts from Acts 17 | Sam Waldron
The same Paul who gave his theological statement about the Gentiles’ knowledge of God in Romans 1 and 2 practically applied this theology in Acts 17:16‑34.
Presuppositional Apologetics: Apologetic Observations from Romans 2 | Sam Waldron
Not only do men know God, but they have an extensive knowledge of the moral requirements of His law.
Presuppositional Apologetics: Apologetic Observations from Romans 1 | Sam Waldron
Classical Apologetics is guilty of underestimating human depravity.
John Calvin’s Critique of Natural Theology | Ben Carlson
As the theologian of the Reformation, Calvin gives us a pivotal perspective concerning natural theology that aligns with his teachings on the doctrines of God, man, sin, Scripture, and grace. Therefore, his evaluation needs to be carefully read and understood.
A Worthy Inclusion? The Johannine Comma of 1 John 5:7–8 Part 3: Tracing the Comma throughout Church History | Timothy Decker
If one were to argue that the Textus Receptus was the text of the church throughout history, they could only make that claim from the Protestant era onward.
A Worthy Inclusion? The Johannine Comma of 1 John 5:7–8. Part 2: Arguments for its Exclusion from the External Evidence | Timothy Decker
When it comes to the Johannine Comma, the external evidence is stacked against its inclusion. If we ascertain the best reading based by sheer numbers, 98% of the extant Greek manuscript tradition exclude it.
Do We Still Believe in Sola Scriptura?—Three Years Later … | Sam Waldron
Almost three and a half years ago I waded into an issue in a blog for which in some circles I was scorched with disagreement and (by some people) with ridicule. I warned that respect for what is called widely “the Great Tradition” was beginning seriously to cause the boat of sola scriptura to list. Events since then have shown that my concerns should not have been dismissed as foolish and ridiculous.
A Gut Feeling? Akkadian Entrail Divination and Its Polemical Prohibition in the OT | Timothy Decker
Christians should be cautious, as though feelings, happenstances, and desires are equated to God’s will. Such conclusions based on flimsy forms can be just as arbitrary as interpreting entrails of sacrificial animals.