Category Archives: Doctrine of Scripture
Postmodern temper-tantrums
None of what (see here) I’m saying about application should be taken to mean that – we can always infallibly apply the word of God – we shouldn’t question or examine the faithfulness to scripture of what we hear in … Continue reading
One book
Below is what I think is a somewhat beautiful visualisation of all the cross-references in the bible (apparently there are 63, 779). Thanks to Phil Sweeting for this (who got it from Mark Meynell). More information is here. I’m … Continue reading
Why bother with the Old Testament?
Imagine you’ve 15-20 minutes to speak on that title. What would you say? Any particular verses, anecdotes, illustrations, stories come to mind?
Friday Calvin: Scripture’s self-authentication
This weeks dose of Calvinism straight from the reformer himself is about knowing that the scriptures are what they claim to be – the word of God. Calvin rightly recognised that since its authority comes from God, the authenticity of … Continue reading
Reformation Day: Scripture Alone
Today is reformation day. On this day in 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the cathedral in Wittenberg, apparently a regular debating practice at the time, yet one which in the providence of God sparked … Continue reading
