TGC Panel Discussion on the Authority of Scripture
Back in April, I participated in a panel discussion at The Gospel Coalition national conference, moderated by Justin Taylor. The topic was the authority and reliability of Scripture, and included a number of RTS professors such as John Currid, Chuck Hill, and Bruce Baugus.
Below I have included the video of this discussion. I think it is a stimulating and wide-ranging discussion covering a variety of issues such as archaeology, manuscripts, and textual criticism. Enjoy!
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Why the Biblical Languages Matter—Even if You Forget Them
In another month or so, a new crop of seminary students will begin the grueling month-long experience of Summer Greek. And, like all seminary students before them, they will begin to ask the question of why studying these ancient languages even matters. After all, a few years after graduation all will be forgotten. In the midst of a busy pastoral life, who could possibly maintain proficiency in the languages?
As a result of these questions, some students decide (very early on) that the biblical languages are just something to be endured. They are like a hazing ritual at a college fraternity. No one likes it, but you have to go … Continue reading...
Carson, Pratt, and Lane at RTS Charlotte
Every summer at RTS Charlotte we have a full slate of one-week intensive courses. Many of these courses are taught by our own faculty, but we also use this time to expose our students to professors from other institutions. This summer we have an exceptional line up.
Richard Pratt (June 24-28) is teaching a class on hermeneutics. Anyone who knows Richard and his work in hermeneutics will not want to miss this class. He is a dynamic and interesting lecturer who challenges the students in a number of important areas.
D.A. Carson (July 8-12) is teaching “Exposition of Hebrews.” One of the leading New Testament scholars in the world today, … Continue reading...
Do Christians Make the Bible an Idol?
For some reason, the Christian commitment to the Bible as the word of God is a confusing concept for non-Christians. They see it as a strange, antiquated, quasi-idolatrous devotion that is out of sync with the modern world. After all, people today are no longer dogmatically devoted to absolute authorities. Are they?
In a recent article on the Huffington Post, evolutionary naturalist Michael Dowd makes the argument that Christianity’s biggest liability is, well, the Bible. The problem with the Bible (or at least how Christians use the Bible) is that (a) it is seen as absolute, dogmatic, and unchanging (science, on the other hand, is something that will “expand and … Continue reading...
The Arrogance of the Urban: Part 2
A while ago, I posted a blog article entitled “The Arrogance of the Urban” where I expressed concern over the attitude prevalent in many ministry circles today that “real” ministry happens in the inner city, while those in suburbia are out of touch and concerned only about their own safety and prosperity.
Part of the reason that urban ministry is regarded as more relevant is because of the belief that it is filled with minority poor that have been neglected by the mainstream church. While this is no doubt still true in some places, it is a vast oversimplification. In my original article I wrote:
…Suburbia is not
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