I recently read a paper by Kristofer Carlson on the development of the canon. As you probably already know, the real history of the Bible is nothing like the usual Sunday school teaching, and is often at odds with theological educators. Carlson’s work traces the details of the controversies and decisions that brought about our…
So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 NASB Traditions – Since the question of the authority of the Bible is so important to our faith, it’s worth taking the time to investigate once more Craig…
So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 NASB Traditions – Craig Allert’s book, A High View of Scripture?, goes a long way toward settling the mythology of an early Christian canon of the New Testament. …
If you say, “See, we did not know this,” does He not consider it who weighs the hearts? And does He not know it who keeps your soul? And will He not render to man according to his work? Proverbs 24:12 NASB Weighs – How much of the Bible is borrowed from other cultures, even…
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NASB All Scripture – It goes without saying that Paul is not referring to anything in our New Testament. For…
It was also about these men that Enoch, in the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied, saying, “Behold, the Lord came with many thousands of His holy ones, Jude 1:14 NASB Enoch – According to some theological schools of thought, Scripture is the only true basis for interpreting Scripture. In other words, if I want to…
Recently our studies in Today’s Word have focused on the rabbinic techniques of halachah and haggadah. Paul uses these techniques in his letters. We should not be surprised. After all, Paul was trained as a Pharissaic rabbi. What surprises most people is that halachah was always considered binding on the audience (since it was the…
