by Christian | Oct 8, 2020 | Apologetics, Bible Versions
The Christian philosophy of Dr. Cornelius Van Til was a major influence in my acceptance of the Textus Receptus as the authentic text of the Greek New Testament. As I first surveyed the critical apparatus of the NA27, I would have become lost...
by Christian | May 18, 2020 | Apologetics, Bible Versions, Cults, Heresies
1 John 5:7, “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” This verse, commonly referred to as the Comma Johanneum, appeared in all Reformation era Bibles, but is conspicuously absent...
by Christian | Apr 16, 2019 | Apologetics, Historical
While the recent fire at Notre Dame is certainly sad news, the stories about Jesus’ actual crown of thorns being located there deserve at least some scrutiny. Many churches throughout history have claimed to be in possession of such “sacred relics” and very few ever...
by Christian | Jan 20, 2019 | Apologetics, Culture
A choice quote from C.S. Lewis’ essay, “God in the Dock” “The ancient man approached God (or even the gods) as the accused person approaches his judge. For the modern man the roles are reversed. He is the judge: God is in the dock. He is quite...
by Christian | Oct 22, 2018 | Apologetics, Heresies
Did you enjoy mass last Sunday? Did you enjoy calling the priest “Father” even though Jesus told us not to use this title for church leaders (Matthew 23:8-9)? Did you enjoy all the extra-biblcal ceremonies of the mass even though Jesus warned about the danger of...
by Christian | Apr 10, 2018 | Apologetics
I have heard people use the phrase “gospel issue” many times and, like most evangelical clichés, I do not find it helpful. Having listened to its use on various occasions, the phrase seems to have two main purposes: (1) to stifle debate and (2) to sneak social issues...