This post is the first of four brief posts that will address the book Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis, by Craig A. Carter. In this post, I would like to address first a troublesome concept found in the title of the book, namely the Great Tradition. The blog's … Continue reading Review of Interpreting Scripture With the Great Tradition — Part 1 “Great Tradition”
Scripture IS the Great Tradition
There has been a great deal of talk lately about the so-called “Great Tradition.” In fact, I am currently reading a book entitled Interpreting Scripture With the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis, a book which seeks to hold up a somewhat nebulously defined “Great Tradition” to which it calls Christians to return. … Continue reading Scripture IS the Great Tradition
Praising God for His Providential Protection
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation … Continue reading Praising God for His Providential Protection
Let God Speak: Hermeneutics by James White
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7sl8lR5zJc I was greatly encouraged by this teaching from James White. I share his perspective on the issues discussed in this video, and I teach from the same point of view when I teach biblical hermeneutics (both in my church and when teaching at GBTS). May God help us to remain faithful.
Reformed Thomists?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR3ExDuY8Ic In the video above, James White does a good job discussing the growing number of so-called “Reformed Thomists” and the dangers of Thomism. It is well worth taking time to watch.
Psalm 2:12 Teaching Outline
David Calls Upon the Nations to Trust in the LORD Thus far in our study of this psalm we have seen how David contemplated the rebellion of the nations against the LORD and His Messiah (vss. 1-3), then how he described the LORD Himself speaking of His Messiah (vss. 4-6), and then how he began … Continue reading Psalm 2:12 Teaching Outline
Psalm 2:10-11 Teaching Outline
David Calls Upon the Nations to Cease Their Rebellion Thus far in our study of this psalm we have seen how David contemplated the rebellion of the nations against the LORD and His Messiah (vss. 1-3), then how he described the LORD Himself speaking of His Messiah (vss. 4-6), and then how he began to … Continue reading Psalm 2:10-11 Teaching Outline
Psalm 2:8-9 Teaching Outline
God the Son Speaks Concerning the Nations Thus far in our study of this psalm we have seen how David contemplated the rebellion of the nations against the LORD and His Messiah (vss. 1-3), then how he described the LORD Himself speaking of His Messiah (vss. 4-6), and then, last week, how he began to … Continue reading Psalm 2:8-9 Teaching Outline
e-Sword Now Available for Android
I have been a long time user of e-Sword (alongside BibleWorks and now also Logos, for which there is also a free version available) and cannot recommend it highly enough. It is a free Bible study software program that rivals many that you would have to pay for and is better than most. This program also … Continue reading e-Sword Now Available for Android
Psalm 2:7 Teaching Outline
God the Son Declares His Father’s Decree When we were last in the passage, we saw how David contemplated the rebellion of the nations against the LORD and against His Messiah (Psalm 2:1-3), and then we saw how he described the LORD Himself speaking of His Messiah (Psalm 2:4-6). We saw that he was referring … Continue reading Psalm 2:7 Teaching Outline