Esoteric Theology or Biblical Hermeneutics? Which should we use when interpreting Old Testament prophecy? Obviously the latter, right? Let's put it in more popular way. Should we use a literal or biblical hermeneutics for Old Testament prophecy? This is something of a trick question sometimes raised by those who are … [Read more...]
Honoring the Reformation and Dispensationalism
Is it even possible that Dispensationalism and the Reformation can go hand in hand? Some would say no! They believe that dispensationalism has too many problems to be considered truly Reformed. I'll say more about it below. It's not likely you've missed it but, just in case you have, this year marks the 500th … [Read more...]
The Battle for Inerrancy
The battle for inerrancy isn't new. It is a cyclical battle which has dogged the church for centuries. You might even say that the questioning of God's inerrant word first occurred in the Garden of Eden when the serpent modified God's instructions to Adam. The issue has become a battleground for Christians once … [Read more...]
The Gospel According to God
The Gospel According to God is the title of a soon-to-be-released 228 page book by Dr John MacArthur. It's the latest in the "Gospel" series. The book's focus is on part of Isaiah 52 and all of Isaiah 53. A few weeks ago after evening communion service, Alistair Begg announced that John MacArthur was scheduled to … [Read more...]
What Drives Our Biblical Interpretation?
What drives our biblical interpretation? Should we interpret Scripture based on tradition or science? Most Reformed Christians would disagree. They'd likely even add that their theological position is biblical, anyway. If we believe that Scripture is God breathed, we should also agree that it must drive our theology … [Read more...]
Were the Reformers Right about Justification?
Were the Reformers right about Justification? Some are now questioning this doctrine. And there's a lot of confusion. From the outset I must stress that I often write about things above my pay grade. I do so because they're topics which stir my passion. This column is one of these cases. There have been several … [Read more...]
Christocentric Hermeneutics & Old Testament Reinterpretation
Can Old Testament verses speaking of Israel be legitimately reinterpreted by the New? Can we trust what we plainly read in the Old Testament or do we need some kind of decoder ring? One frustration I continuously come across is the Covenant Theologian's claim that the Old Testament is reinterpreted by the New. I see … [Read more...]
Evangelicalism vs Eastern Orthodoxy
What are some of the differences between Evangelicalism and Eastern Orthodoxy? And in what way are they important to Christians? Some time ago the evangelical world went abuzz with the news that Hank Hanegraaff had converted to the Eastern Orthodox Church. It's not that unusual for an evangelical to leave the … [Read more...]
Watergate and the Resurrection
What is the connection between Watergate and the Resurrection? In his book Loving God Charles Colson wrote a chapter called Watergate and the Resurrection. He compared his personal experiences with President Nixon's Watergate cover-up scandal, and compared these with how Jesus' disciples behaved after His … [Read more...]
This Steadily Growing Darkness
Have you noticed a steadily growing darkness? I have. As most people do, I often think about friends and acquaintances from my past. I wonder about people I've lost track of. Every now and then I'll reconnect by sending an email, or make a phone call, or Skype - just to catch up. For me, books are like … [Read more...]
