Seven Common Fallacies of Biblical Interpretation
1. Preunderstanding Fallacy Believing you can interpret with complete objectivity, not recognizing that you have preunderstandings that influence your interpretation. There is...
Embracing Theological Depth: Why Big Words Matter
Understanding theology deeply necessitates the use of precise and sometimes complex terminology. This blog explores why “big words” in theology are essential, how they build...
Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology: Is There Really a Difference Anymore
Dive into the dynamic world of theological discourse as we explore the evolving dialogue between Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology. Discover how once-polar opposite...
The Sad Story of Roy Clements and the Progressive Reinterpretation of Sodom and Gomorrah
In the early 2000s, I encountered the unsettling story of Roy Clements, a respected evangelical leader who dramatically shifted his stance on homosexuality. His progressive...
On a Reminder of God’s Return (Matthew 12:36)
Last night, I was reading Luke (my plan is to get through Luke-Acts as they are both written by Dr. Luke, a friend of the apostle Paul) and my commentary brought me to the...
Reformed Systematic Theology, Beeke and Smalley
Let me give a great big shout out to Crossway Books. I am one of their humble authors. Since I’m part of their review program – my blog used to be big and I used to be cool –...
Was God’s Purpose in Creation Really to Glorify Himself?
There is a popular notion in the evangelical world today that I think has become part of our folklore and can very easily misrepresent the character of God by attributing to...
The Paradox of Infallibility of Rome: A Protestant Perspective
This blog post delves into the inherent contradictions within the Roman Catholic doctrine of papal infallibility, exploring how both Catholics and Protestants grapple with the...
The Significance of What John Leaves Out of His Gospel
The early Gospels were not available in the Canon we have today during the first century. Each Gospel writer crafted their narrative for a specific audience, much like tracts,...