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II Cor. 3.2: On “Our” Hearts or On “Your” Hearts?
The reading of many editions of The New Testament is probably wrong in 2 Cor. 3.2. The reading “our” for what was written on hearts has to be the Corinthian hearts since it couldn’t be read on Paul’s heart by everyone. The key conceptual proof is “Known and read by everyone.” If Paul wrote to his own heart people could not read his heart. He … Continue reading II Cor. 3.2: On “Our” Hearts or On “Your” Hearts?
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Edward Fudge Video
Here is the late Edward Fudge in a video from 2011. He argues effectively for the consuming of the wicked (after requisite punishment) at God’s judgment. Though I should have read his book by now, I’ve never. I hold to his position concerning the outcome of unredeemed sinners from my own studies and snippets from others’ positions whom I investigated using exegetical resources. The bible … Continue reading Edward Fudge Video
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“Scribal Harmonization”: A New Study — Larry Hurtado’s Blog
I commend a newly-published study of what is called “harmonization” of texts of the Gospels: Cambry G. Pardee, Scribal Harmonization in the Synoptic Gospels, NTTSD, 60 (Leiden: Brill, 2019). I have just completed a larger review for Review of Biblical Literature which won’t appear till November this year, but the book deserves to be noticed […] via “Scribal Harmonization”: A New Study — Larry Hurtado’s Blog Continue reading “Scribal Harmonization”: A New Study — Larry Hurtado’s Blog
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Before You Die, Read This:
It is widely acknowledged Einstein and Newton were some of the greatest thinkers in history. They didn’t start out as exceptional though. Einstein had a slow development as a child while Newton could only get through 2 or 3 pages a day in scientific reading when starting out. All this to say to not get discouraged by weighty philosophical writing. Cornelius Van Til is the … Continue reading Before You Die, Read This:
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Still Not Living in The Matrix
James Anderson has a PhD in computer simulation from the University of Edinburgh so he knows what he speaks about regarding this concept. To me the concept is purely atheistic since it denies the obvious creation, design, and word of God. However, Dr. Anderson explains using logic what the better solution is: A couple of commentators on a previous post pointed me to an … Continue reading Still Not Living in The Matrix
Supersessionism?
Craig Keener identifies some of the ideas that has led many to think that membership in a certain group is salvific. A better reading of the Torah sees both authentic believers in Israel’s history alongside “wicked fools” (see 2 Samuel 13.13). For certain, the New Covenant replaces the Old Covenant but nowhere does the bible speak of a replacement of peoples. For sure God worked … Continue reading Supersessionism?
The Theological Interpretation of Scripture (TIS)
Andy Naselli and Brian Collins advocate for reading the bible theologically. Part of this approach is acknowledging the whole of scripture and reading sections as they relate to the whole. Here, however, the author of the featured work (free E-book download) mainly counters allegorical approaches and multiple-sense ideas. This recommended method will deliver the reader from overly atomistic and irrelevant conclusions. Perhaps it will also … Continue reading The Theological Interpretation of Scripture (TIS)
Gen. 1.1 as the First Event and Not a Summary
Appendix “A” in Vern Poythress’ book “Interpreting Eden,” counters Bruce Waltke’s contention that the first verse of God’s word is a summary of the creation account which follows. The “initiation view” has much more to commend itself since, grammatically, it is the most natural way to take the text. I believe its important to remember who the recipients were of this revelatory communication. All the … Continue reading Gen. 1.1 as the First Event and Not a Summary
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