I will be examining an attempt to refute sola Scriptura. The author, who is aiming to join the Oriental Orthodox Church, presents the following argument: In logic, self-referential propositions require that the criteria established by the proposition must apply to … Continue reading Is Sola Scriptura Self Refuting?
This is a response written to a Catholic that responded to my article on Sola Scriptura. Here follows his article (in block-quotes) and my follow-up responses (normal text). Roman Catholic Introduction The first premise is correct, but the second is false. … Continue reading 2 Timothy 3:16-17 & Sola Scriptura
Psalm 106:30-31 states:“Then Phinehas stood up and intervened, and the plague was stayed. And that was counted to him as righteousness from generation to generation forever.” Some critics of Sola Fide (the doctrine that faith alone justifies) have cited Psalm … Continue reading Phinehas and Justification: A Misunderstanding of Righteousness in Psalm 106
There is a growing animosity in our culture growing against capital punishment (CP). This is also tied in with different theological branches that also have input on this debate and ethical concerns. In this article, I will be taking certain … Continue reading Whoever Sheds Man’s Blood: God’s Justice Revealed
In the prior chapters of James, the author sets the stage for his argument in chapter 2 about faith and works. James begins by emphasizing the importance of enduring trials and developing steadfastness (James 1:2-4). This perseverance in the Christian … Continue reading Faith and Works: A Harmonized Justification in James and Paul
In recent years, a model of biblical inerrancy has gained traction in seminaries and among scholars that stands in contrast to the Chicago Statement on Inerrancy. One of the chief proponents of this model is John Walton, a well-known Old … Continue reading A Critique of John Walton’s Model of Inerrancy: Upholding the Chicago Statement
Representative Quote from Ulfilas:“Paul makes a distinction between God and Lord in 1 Corinthians 8:6. This shows that Jesus is not included in the one God of the Shema but is instead a subordinate figure, similar to how Old Testament … Continue reading One God, One Lord: Refuting Unitarian Claims About Jesus in 1 Corinthians 8:6
In a recent discussion with two dispensationalists, they argued that the “body of Christ” is Christ’s “spiritual body,” linking this idea to 1 Corinthians 12:11-27 and Ephesians 3:6, 4:4-16. They suggested that this is what Paul means by “spiritual bodies” … Continue reading Resurrection and the Spiritual Body: Clarifying Paul’s Teachings on Glorified Bodies
Introduction Anne Flake, like many in the pro-choice camp, frames the abortion debate as a matter of freedom, specifically the freedom of bodily autonomy. But let’s be clear about what this really entails. Bodily autonomy, as it’s often defined, is … Continue reading Bodily Autonomy and the Rights of the Unborn
When we examine Gabriel’s greeting to Mary in Luke 1:28, particularly the phrase often translated as “full of grace,” it’s crucial to dig into the original language and challenge the traditional interpretations that have been passed down. Robert Gagnon provides … Continue reading Gagnon on ‘Full of Grace’: A Closer Look at Luke 1:28
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