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3 Simple Rules for Biblical Hermeneutics

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3 Simple Rules for Biblical Hermeneutics  Context,Context,Context : When deriving the meaning of scripture, we must start with the local context that it is being used in, check the surrounding verses first and expand if needs be. Move out to consider the whole chapter, the whole book, other books by the author, and even the whole of scripture if necessary, because… Scripture can not contradict scripture. If your interpretation of scripture contradicts scripture elsewhere, you have an improper interpretation of scripture. Scripture is divinely inspired and infallible, it can’t contradict itself. In order to combat this, you should… Always apply … Continue reading 3 Simple Rules for Biblical Hermeneutics

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Covenant Theology Is Not Replacement Theology

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Recently I had a question asking whether “covenant theology” is so-called “replacement theology.” Those dispensational critics of Reformed covenant theology who accuse it of… First, the very category of “replacement” is foreign to Reformed theology because it assumes a dispensational, Israeleo-centric way of thinking. It assumes that the temporary, national people was, in fact, intended to be the permanent arrangement. Such a way of thinking is contrary to the promise in Gen. 3:15. The promise was that there would be a Savior. The national people was only a means to that end, not an end in itself. According to Paul in … Continue reading Covenant Theology Is Not Replacement Theology

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Definite Atonement: Defined and Defended, Part One

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Introduction Perhaps no doctrine has caused more controversy in the western church than definite atonement; indeed, so much so that many in the church today vehemently oppose it without actually taking the time to understand what it says and what biblical defense has been put forward in support of it. It is the stated intention of this blog post to provide a cohesive definition of the doctrine known as definite atonement, particular redemption, or limited atonement; to defend that definition biblically; and to glorify God in doing so. Definition Definite atonement is the biblical doctrine that God’s intention from all … Continue reading Definite Atonement: Defined and Defended, Part One

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The Gift of Marriage

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I’ve decided to repost this blog post from last year today because June 26, 2016 marks the one year anniversary of the landmark SCOTUS decision, Obergefell v. Hodges. These were my immediate thoughts the day the decision was handed down.  Today was an historic day. It will be remembered in our culture as the day where Love Wins. It will be the day that Love Conquers All. It will be the day that Marriage Equality was given to all. But to Christians, it will be remembered as the day that Marriage was Profaned. It will be the day that God … Continue reading The Gift of Marriage