See part 1, part 2, and part 3. Thus far, in our efforts to understand the origins, development, and trustworthiness of the New Testament canon,[1] we have examined two key premises that refute the notion that Christians did not have…
See Part 1 and Part 2. Up to this point in the series, we have examined how the canonicity of the New Testament writings are proven by garnering a proper understanding of God’s absolute sovereignty over created reality, in supplementation…
In keeping with the thesis delineated in this series’ introductory article, we will now turn our attention to unpacking the first premise contained therein: As decreed from eternity past, the canonicity of the New Testament writings was inextricably linked to…
On what basis can the New Testament be trusted as the authoritative word of God (2 Pet. 1:2-3)?[1] After all, wasn’t it simply constructed by the most powerful political and religious leaders of the early fourth century?[2] How can we…
Disclaimer: This letter is intended for a hypothetical college student who has just read Jesus Before the Gospels (Bart Ehrman), and in doing so, has experienced an acute crisis of faith. This was originally written to satisfy a doctoral seminar requirement…
Carter, A. Craig. Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic, 2018. 263pp. Introduction Craig A. Carter (Ph.D., University of St. Michael’s College) is a Professor of Theology at Tyndale University…
Devotional There are no greater issues for us to work out in our lives than addressing the questions of, (1) “How can we know God?” and (2) “What happens after we die?” An abundance of ideas have been advanced throughout human history…