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These four criteria reveal that absolutely no original New Testament manuscripts have been discovered. So, let’s do a little speculating. What if some manuscripts were found that did fit all of these criteria? Should we regard them as authentic, as the long-lost originals of the books of the New Testament? Not necessarily. If such a [...]

What is the “True” church? #5 What is the definition of a true church? Here we will continue our discussion of what a legitimate church.

Labels are a postmodern taboo. This is understandable. Once you are labeled something, you live under the presumptions of the system that has been typified by others. This representation may or may not be accurate. Unfortunately, the inaccuracies inevitably rule the label. Republican: War lover. Does not care about the environment. Apathetic to social issues. Democrat: [...]

Since the blog “The Day I Became a Calvinist“ is way too long, I thought that I would take a very good question concerning the tension that Calvinism allows and post it along with my answer here. I guess it is Calvinism week here at Parchment and Pen! _____________________________________  Michael . . . Please explain the statement, “The point [...]

Christianity Today links to Reclaiming the Mind (ETS Papers). The Theology Program started this week: We have a great group. If you would still like to enroll, you can. Go here. (God is calling to you to join.) Parchment and Pen sister blog: The Submerging Influence is now open. Sorry to Euangelion for taking their name for [...]

Provided by   D.A. LaGue As a group of African-Americans knelt for morning prayers in 1787, ushers tapped them on the shoulder and demanded that they move to the balcony so as not to mingle with white members. Outraged, they refused to comply and walked out of the church service. Within this group was a [...]

  Scholars today often note that the original New Testament disappeared long ago. Although late in the second century, Tertullian speaks confidently of the originals still existing, his reliability has been discredited. Even if he were right, that would hardly mean that the original documents still exist today.

I know an Old Testament professor who is an exegete, but not a theologian. Let me put this better. I know an Old Testament professor who is so good at exegesis, he does not bother with theology. Being a Hebrew exegete, this professor deals only with the Old Testament. When talking about particular issues in the Old [...]