In part I of this series of posts, I said: Too often while reading contemporary authors on the law in the life of believers, I find myself asking the question, “Haven’t these guys read the great minds of the past on this issue?” Sometimes I get...
Practical Shepherding
Evaluating practical issues of local church ministry biblically, theologically, and pastorally. Really good stuff here by Pastor Brian Croft
Canonical Structure of the OT – 1
Canonical structure refers to the final form of our English Bibles primarily – both order and content. This discipline is often called canonical criticism. Canonical criticism is defined as follows: An approach that seeks to interpret the biblical books with...
Tom Wells’ book on the Sabbath: Chapter Two (II)
In my last post, I said, “In my next post I will interact with Wells, where he says, “[w]hen we look at those [i.e., verses in Moses’ writings concerning the Sabbath] we find that each speaks only of what Israelites and people living in her land must...
Canonical Structure and Hermeneutics: Intro.
Canonical structure can help us with interpreting the Bible. The shape in which the Bible comes to us appears to have a theology behind it. Though we do not believe that inspiration extends to the shape of the canon, this does not mean that we cannot gain insight from...
New Series of Podcasts: Interviews, Insights, and News
Tonight we are launching a new series of weekly podcasts that will feature Q&A sessions with our resident professors, adjunct faculty, and special guests. Tonight, Dr. Waldron answers this question: Why do you like teaching at MCTS? If you haven't subscribed to...
Tom Wells’ book on the Sabbath: Chapter Two
Chapter two is entitled “The OT Witness.” Wells first discusses the argument from creation (i.e., Gen. 2:1-3) or what many call creation ordinances. I will quote him in full at this point: Perhaps you have heard someone say that the Sabbath is a creation...
Tom Wells’ book on the Sabbath: Foreword and Chapter 1
On Friday, November 19, 2010, I received a free copy of Tom Wells’ newest book, The Christian and the Sabbath. Thanks, Tom! It is a 141 page book, including bibliography and indices. I was glad to see my name referenced on four pages and Dr. Waldron’s name referenced...
The only infallible interpreter is…
The only infallible interpreter of Holy Scripture is the Holy Spirit in the Holy Scripture. This is a fundamental principle of Reformed hermeneutics. Since the Bible is inspired by God (and, therefore, infallible in all its assertions), any and every use of the Bible...
Two hermeneutical principles utilized by John Owen
1. The Holy Spirit is the only infallible interpreter of the Bible. In classic, pre-critical and Reformed orthodox fashion, Owen briefly articulates his view of special hermeneutics and the Scripture: …for although the Scripture hath many things in common with...
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