Responding to an Objection About Sola Scriptura

Without the infallible declaration of the Church, there would be no way of knowing what books belong in the canon of Scripture. Since there is no inspired canon of Scripture,...

King James Bible: Historical Map

This post accompanies the more informative post: King James Bible: Historical Timeline. Click on one of the blue markers to learn about the location’s significance in...

King James Bible: Historical Timeline

Many of you know this is the 400 year celebration of the King James Bible. Here’s a timeline of the people, places and events that led up to and include the publication...

Credo Clip: What Books Belong in the Bible?

Theology in three minutes.

Text Criticism in a Nutshell

I don’t know about yours, but the copyright date on my Bible is 2002 (I usually read from the ESV). What does that mean? It means that the Bible that I read from, study from,...

Critical of Criticism?: A Plea to the Theologically Conservative

First off, I write this as one who is theologically conservative with respect to the divine inspiration and authority of scripture. I believe that scripture was originated by...

Does the Holy Spirit Interpret the Bible?

I have heard on numerous occasions that the Holy Spirit is needed to understand the Bible. That is to say, the Bible will only make sense to Christians and requires the Holy...

Bible Translations in a Nutshell

I often get asked this question: Which Bible translation is the best? This issue creates more polemics than you would believe. People become impassioned for or against certain...

Case Studies in Inerrancy: Can Doctrine Develop within the Canon?

There would certainly be little quibble from someone who suggested that doctrine develops. There would also be no problems when someone suggests that earlier writers of the...

by C Michael Patton

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