2011-07-0625Comments

The Bible Does not Always Speak the Truth

Just after my wife and I were married, she worked as a teller at a bank. One of her co-workers was a devout Muslim who was schooled in Muslim apologetics against Christianity....

by C Michael Patton

Hermeneutics

2011-01-2710Comments

Common Errors in Bible Interpretation

I came across the following chart on page 136 in the new book A Handbook of New Testament Exegesis by Craig L. Blomberg. Heeding caution from this chart will ruin many...

2011-01-0711Comments

Exegesis vs. Theology

It is easy to think that good exegesis automatically makes good theology. I remember the “wars” that some of the theological profs had with the exegesis profs at...

by C Michael Patton

Hermeneutics

Lisa Robinson

2010-11-0421Comments

Some Thoughts on Biblical Convictions and Being Biblical

We recently witnessed the 493th anniversary of the event that sparked the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses on the Wittenberg door in hopes that the...

by C Michael Patton

Hermeneutics

Lisa Robinson

2010-09-1622Comments

The Problem With Proof-Texting

For those who don’t know what proof-texting is – it is finding passages of scripture that supports whatever position you want to uphold. Typically what happens...

by C Michael Patton

Hermeneutics

2010-08-2321Comments

Two Charts on the Literature of the Bible

I worked on these all night last night. Feel free to use. I could not find any visual aid in distinguishing among the prevalent types of literature represented in each book,...

by C Michael Patton

Current Issues in Theology

Hermeneutics

2010-08-1868Comments

Has Modern Science Made Belief in Demon Possession Unnecessary?

Accommodation theories are very popular today when it comes to the Scripture. No matter what the issue, if it seems to folkish, bizarre, or mythological, we can explain it by...

by C Michael Patton

Hermeneutics

2010-08-1419Comments

Should I Go Out to Dinner Tonight? Let’s See What the Bible Says

Those of us who believe the Bible is the inspired authoritative word of God believe that it is relevant for our lives today. In fact, we believe that the Scripture guides our...

by C Michael Patton

Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane

Hermeneutics

Prolegomena

2010-06-2257Comments

Is the Bible That Big of a Mystery?

Some people, who have slaved for years learning Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic, may find themselves saying, “You can’t really understand the Bible unless you’ve studied it in the...

2010-05-1976Comments

The Problem of using Old Testament Prophecy to Defend Christ

One of the best ways to confirm the Christian faith is through prophecies in the Old Testament fulfilled in Christ. As I read through certain portions of the Old Testament I...

by C Michael Patton

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