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The Precedent for Literal Grammatical Historical Hermeneutics in Genesis
In order to arrive at a Scriptural approach for interpreting Scriptures, the interpretive method must be exegetically derived from within the Scriptural text. Otherwise, there can be no claim to hermeneutic certainty, because any externally derived interpretive method...
Biblical Counseling Series: The Reformed (Covenant) Approach Vs. The Dispensational Approach (Part Three)
In the last article, we discussed the historical roots of Reformed (Covenant) theology. We observed how the Covenant approach to counseling is a “one size fits all” perspective. We also observed the reason why there is a “one size fits all” approach–the Reformed...
Relevance: A Case Study
Relevance. Is God’s word relevant for today? Has the Church become an irrelevant relic of the past, or does the Church of Jesus Christ (not of latter day saints) still have something to offer our current postmodern, post-Christian culture? There are many who believe...
Biblical Counseling Series: The Reformed (Covenant) Approach Vs. The Dispensational Approach (Part Two)
In the last article, we examined the Reformed and Dispensational approaches to counseling. I noted although there were some similarities between the two theological systems, and there were also vast differences.The Reformed counselor observes problems, and solutions,...
Quick History of the Jewish Rulers During the New Testament Era
Jewish Rulers During the New Testament Era Herod the Great The Romans allowed natives of Palestine to rule under their authority. One of the most significant of these Jewish rulers was Herod the Great.[1] He was required to gain control of Palestine by force. With the...
Does Grace Allow Christians to Judge Others?
"Don't judge me!" In our age of tolerance, this statement has become a mantra used to stifle moral pronouncements and avoid responsibility for behavior. Some Christians might even say this to mean, "Don't tell me how to live; I'm under grace!" or accuse those who...
Biblical Counseling Series: The Reformed (Covenant) Approach vs. The Dispensational Approach (Part One)
Dr. Luther Smith - www.theurbantheologiansite.wordpress.com/ During my time, counseling from a Biblical worldview, I have heard many people say something similar to this statement: "As long as a counselor is a Christian, and is using the word of God, what difference...
Our Theological System Should Not Tell Us How to Exegete the Bible
Dr. Christopher Cone - www.drcone.com A theological system ought to be the product of exegetical study of Scripture, not a preface to exegetical work. Hermeneutical principles are first observed in the Scriptures themselves, even in a cursory and casual reading. Those...
The Biggest Topic in Bible Prophecy: Revelation 12?
by Thomas Ice - Pre-Trib Research Center And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars; and she was with child; and she cried out, being in labor and in pain to give...