Recently I was asked how evidence fits into my overall argument in favor of a standard sacred text of Scripture for the English-speaking believing community. First, I will try to be as succinct and clear as possible then I will go onto offer an explanation for my view. Yes, use evidence. Use as much asContinue reading “The Role of Evidence in Christian Belief”
Author Archives: Peter Van Kleeck Jr. Ph.D.
Canonicity (Part 1)
In this episode Dr.’s Van Kleeck begin their discussion on the nature of the Scriptural Canon. The meaning of canon and the church’s role in recognizing the canon.
Which Translation is the Most Accurate?
In this video, Dr. Robert Plummer of Southern Seminary is asked whether the KJV is the most accurate translation. In the end, Dr. Plummer says that the KJV is not the most accurate translation but offers nothing in its place except to say there are many good translations out there to choose. So, I supposeContinue reading “Which Translation is the Most Accurate?”
Reason and Theology
“usus rationis: the use of reason; specifically, the use of reason in theology.” Richard Muller, Dictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms: Drawn Principally from Protestant Scholastic Theology, Term: usus rationis. Can the use of reason be abused in the work of theology? We know that human reason enables the Christian to come to manyContinue reading “Reason and Theology”
Belief in What the Scripture Says About Itself.
1.) The Scripture speaks authoritatively about itself.2.) Because the Scripture speaks authoritatively about itself every Christian is morally compelled to believe what the Scripture says about itself.3.) It is neither rational to conclude nor is it Scripturally supported that you must or should have even a single hour of seminary education to believe what theContinue reading “Belief in What the Scripture Says About Itself.”
The Bible Version Debate and Fellowship
Perusing YouTube looking for version related discussions I came across this video, How I Respond to King James Only Christians. In the video Mike Winger explains that when he encounters a KJV advocate he looks to see if that advocate will break fellowship with him over the issue. If the KJV Christian will not, thenContinue reading “The Bible Version Debate and Fellowship”
Textual Criticism and Modern Versions: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
In 2018 the inimitable Jordan Peterson was asked by an attendee, “If you had five minutes with Prime Minister Trudeau what would you say to him to help him understand the error of his ways.” After a long pause Peterson offered an answer that I believe is exceedingly relevant to the current discussion/debate surrounding theContinue reading “Textual Criticism and Modern Versions: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?”
What if there is a known error in the Greek text?
I. In a recent interview Peter Gurry and Elijah Hixon were asked about an error in Romans 8:1 and how they would preach that verse given the error. The TR/KJV tradition includes the phrase “who walk not after the flesh” while the CT/MVO position excludes that phrase. Gurry and Hixon suggested that the preacher encounteringContinue reading “What if there is a known error in the Greek text?”
Faith, Knowledge, and Certainty in the Scriptures
In this episode of Warrior Theology Podcast Dr.’s Van Kleeck discuss the interrelation between faith, knowledge, and certainty as they pertain to a Christian’s belief in the Scriptures.
Why the King James Version?
As of January 10, 2022, at 12:39pm StandardSacredText.com has reached 139 posts. We have largely concluded our two series of A Bibliology Primer and Essential Vocab. A large portion of our argument has been laid out for your examination and perusal. We hope that you can see that it is not King James Onlyism popularlyContinue reading “Why the King James Version?”
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