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A Review of Moises Silva’s “Is the Law Against the Promises” — Chapter Seven of “Theonomy: A Reformed Critique”
After the obscurantism of Frame and Poythress and the mischaracterization of Waltke and McCartney, Moises Silva’s essay, “Is the Law Against the Promises,” is a breath of fresh air. In it, Silva examines Galatians 3:21: Is the law then against the promises of God? Mē genoito! For if there had been a law given which [...]
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Alexander Campbell on Matthew 5 – A Critique
Alexander Campbell misread Matthew 5, and misread it badly, in a debate. A close examination of this case yields helpful observations for Christians in their quest to understand the Bible, whether or not they are committed to any written creeds. Related Posts:The Epistemology of Antinomianism and the Sad Case of Gary ArnoldSermon Text: Romans 3:21-31“Theonomy: [...]
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Kenneth Gentry’s “He Shall Have Dominion” — A Review
Kenneth Gentry’s “He Shall Have Dominion” weighs in at 584 pages, if you count the subject index, author index, scripture index, and bibliography. It is an academic follow-up to David Chilton unfootnoted Paradise Restored. Both walk the reader through the basic arguments for an optimistic postmillennial view of eschatology. Gentry’s book is by far the [...]
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The Epistemology of Antinomianism and the Sad Case of Gary Arnold
I want to let you in on one of the Bible’s little-known teachings. Call it pompous if you will, but the Bible teaches that a healthy respect for the law of God increases one’s intelligence and strategic abilities. I’m sorry if you don’t like that. Take it up with the Bible. The Psalmist speaks of [...]
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Bestiality and Tithing, Part 3
Jesus’ Endorsement of Tithing In the last post, we discussed whether tithing is a practice commanded for believers in the New Covenant. We noted that Jesus endorses tithing in Matthew 23:23. We also noted that some will object, saying that Jesus said this to people “under the law.” I believe that this is not a [...]
Bestiality and Tithing, Part 1
Bestiality and the Tithing I’ll bet you never expected to see those two words in the same sentence, let alone as the heading to an article. Do I have your attention? Related Posts:Modern Evangelicalism’s Bestiality Problem, Part 3Bestiality and Tithing, Part 4Modern Evangelicalism’s Bestiality Problem, Part 2Modern Evangelicalism’s Bestiality Problem, Part 1Bestiality and Tithing: Wrap-up
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Modern Evangelicalism’s Bestiality Problem, Part 3
The Loophole Pastor “Dave” has inadvertantly introduced a loophole which nullifies his “soft” reading of Old Testament law and will lead to a “hard” reading very quickly, if his readers are consistent. Let’s recap: Pastor Dave told Mary and Joe that the Old Testament’s prohibitions are not binding in the New Testament. Mary and Joe [...]
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Modern Evangelicalism’s Bestiality Problem, Part 2
Bestiality The Old Testament condemns bestiality, loudly and intolerantly. If Joe and Mary do their churche’s “read through the Bible in a year” program, they will four chapters which mention it: Exodus 22, Leviticus 18, Leviticus 20, and Deuteronomy 27. They will notice that three of these passages call for stoning the person who mated [...]
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Modern Evangelicalism’s Bestiality Problem, Part 1
Modern evangelicalism has a bestiality problem. It is an exegetical problem, not a behavioral problem. But it is still a problem. Let me explain. Related Posts:Bestiality and Tithing, Part 1Modern Evangelicalism’s Bestiality Problem, Part 3Modern Evangelicalism’s Bestiality Problem, Part 2Bestiality and Tithing, Part 4Bestiality and Tithing, Part 3
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Sermon Text: Romans 3:21-31