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In Part 1 of this series we discussed the nature and scope of the question, “Do real contradictions occur in Scripture.” In Part 2 we continued the discussion by examining Turretin’s argument in answering the above question. In this third and final part we now look at specific purported contradictions or errors which Turretin dealtContinue reading “Do Real Contradictions Occur in Scripture? We deny. (Part 3)”

In Part 1 we discussed the state of the case surrounding the existence or non-existence of contradictions and errors in Scripture. We saw that the Christian response was multifarious but concluded that the common orthodox understanding was that no real contradictions occur in Scripture and all minor errors were/are presently solvable. Now in Part 2Continue reading “Do Real Contradictions Occur in Scripture? We deny. (Part 2)”

Continuing our Bibliology Primer we now come to the question of whether real contradictions appear in the Scriptures. This blog post will be divided into two section, maybe three. The first section will deal with the problems faced by the Reformers at there time which, interestingly enough, very closely resembles similar problems the Standard SacredContinue reading “Do Real Contradictions Occur In Scripture? We deny. (Part 1)”

As we continue our way through Francis Turretin’s Institutes of Elenctic Theology as a Bibliology Primer we come to the question, “Are the holy Scriptures truly authentic and divine?” Of course Turretin assumes the affirmative. He then goes on to say that the question could be divided into two sub-heads: “(1) with atheists and theContinue reading “Atheism and the Authority of Scripture”

In framing the question Turretin writes, “[T]he question is not whether the writing of the word was absolutely and simply necessary, but relatively and hypothetically; not for every age, but now in this state of things; nor relatively to the power and liberty of God, but to his wisdom and economy as dealing with man.”Continue reading “Was it necessary for the word of God to be committed to writing? We affirm.”

Continuing our Bibliology Primer we turn to Francis Turretin’s first question, “Was a verbal revelation necessary?” At this point the discussion is only about words whether spoken or written and their necessity. Why must revelation be a revelation of words? Turretin affirms this necessity under two heads: 1.) the goodness of God and 2.) theContinue reading “Was a Verbal Revelation Necessary? We Affirm.”

This is the first of a new series entitled, A Bibliology Primer drawn Principally form Francis Turretin’s Institutes of Elenctic Theology, or a Primer on Bibliology for short. Richard Muller writes of the term “elenctic,” “elenchticus, -a, -um (adj.): elenctic(al), for the purpose of confutation or logical refutation; a descriptive adjective frequently used by ProtestantContinue reading “A Bibliology Primer and the Institutes of Elenctic Theology”