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Dealing with Pig-Headed Christians
posted by Joel Taylor
The difficulty in attempting to explain the meaning of a passage of Scripture to one who has his mind made up already is a task greater than a human being possesses. Aren’t you glad that it’s the Holy Spirit Who illumines believers’ minds—and not you? Of course, He does so—interestingly—not apart from but, through the […]
Biblical Literalism
posted by Joel Taylor
Dispensationalists could learn a thing or two here. The New Testament writers knew that many things in Scripture are spoken fig-uratively.
Dispensationalism: Diminishing the Cross of Christ
posted by Joel Taylor
According to dispensationalists, animal sacrifices will be reinstituted during a future millennium along with a new temple in Jerusalem. The resumption of animal sacrifices, according to John MacArthur, is the new, old way to memorialize Christ. Israel rejected their Messiah, but when they have received Him and are in His kingdom, they will have a […]
When Israel Means the Church
posted by Joel Taylor
So what we’ve been saying is, promises to Israel are to Israel. When you read about Israel, it means Israel, it doesn’t mean the church. – John MacArthur, Why Every Calvinist Should Be A Premillennialist (Part 5) No. In Romans 4, Galatians 4, Ephesians 2, etc., the Apostle Paul articulates the seed of Abraham (Seed, […]
New Calvinism Hermeneutics
posted by Joel Taylor
Note carefully the following quote, and note specifically the definition of ‘synergistic’. You want to know what New Calvinism (NC) is all about, and how they interpret scripture? This is it. Following is a quote by NC Terry Rayburn in his post Progressive Sanctification – Are We Sanctified by Works? (which is pretty much a […]
December
28
Theological Balance
posted by Joel Taylor
David Leach A balance in the right understanding of theology is not some yin and yang thing that forces one to an obligatory responsibility to accept conflicting views and make some sort of “middle mush” palatable to all. The truth is not determined by weighing the merits of this Scripture or doctrine and that other […]
Divinely Intended Spiritualization of Scripture (Part 2)
posted by Joel Taylor
“Literal & Obvious” What God Says is the Spiritual Reality Christ Jesus claimed to be the true manna, the bread of heaven and saying “the bread is my flesh.” Understanding the literal sense, people murmured, “How can this man give us His flesh to eat?” John 6:51, 52. The spiritual reality is the spiritual sustenance […]
April
02
A Glimpse of Pauline Hermeneutics
posted by Joel Taylor
The hope and expectation of the Christian is not earthly or natural, but spiritual. It is not tainted with sin as a result of the fall of the first Adam, but is to be realized in its perfected state in the spiritual realm. It was thus indicated in the beginning of recorded Scripture by promise […]
Types & Shadows
posted by Joel Taylor
Bernard Ramm: We may note six kinds of types in Scripture: (1). Persons may be typical. Adam is a type of Christ as the head of a race (Romans 5:14, “who is the figure of him that was to come”). Abraham is the father and type of all who believe by faith. Elijah is the […]
How Can A Young Pastor Preach The Gospel Every Week?
posted by Joel Taylor
In this interview with Bryan Chapell, that’s pretty much the question asked. It is an interesting video. It also dawned on me while watching that many young pastor’s need to keep something in mind: Don’t focus on all “the problems of..” questions. Just don’t. In seminary, that’s what many hear and are trained to recognize. […]
Erratic Hermeneutics
posted by Joel Taylor
The result of an erratic hermeneutics is that the Bible has been made a source of confusion rather than light. “There is no folly, no God-dishonoring theology, no iniquity, no sacerdotal puerility,” writes Edward White, “for which chapter and verse may not be cited by an enslaved intelligence. And under these circumstances it is impossible […]
The Only Rule Of Interpretation
posted by Joel Taylor
The following is excerpted from Charles D. Alexander’s work “The Puritan Illusion – An Answer to the Book Entitled ‘The Puritan Hope’ ” by Iain Murray. It is an excellent work, if you can find it. – Joel There is no limit to the subversion of Old Testament prophecy to make it conformable to Jewish […]
Humor: A Methodist Cup Of Coffee
posted by Joel Taylor
A classic repost….. -JT I have a pleasant story which I will tell in rhyme About a circuit rider, who lived in recent time. He was a circuit preacher of John Wesley’s band. And rode the finest circuit in all this sinful land. At one of his fine charges, some members, not a few, Became […]
Humor: A Methodist Cup of Coffee
posted by Joel Taylor
I have a pleasant story which I will tell in rhyme About a circuit rider, who lived in recent time. He was a circuit preacher of John Wesley’s band. And rode the finest circuit in all this sinful land. At one of his fine charges, some members, not a few, Became quite sorely troubled […]
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