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Why I am not KJV Only
Why I am not KJV Only I prefer the KJV, and I consider it to be the best widely available English translation of the Bible. Nevertheless, I am not a so-called “KJV Only” advocate. The reasons I am not a so-called “KJV Only” advocate are as follows: The original languages were inspired, translations are better…
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Wesley on 1 John 5:7-8 (The Comma)
On the theme of the Johannine Comma, the following is Wesley’s brief take on the subject. I have presented Wesley mostly to show that I have not quoted Calvin above to support the argument by the personal authority of Calvin, but have simply included Calvin’s comments (and Wesley’s and others) to show the historical acceptance…
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Calvin on 1 John 5:7-8 (The Comma)
In keeping with my series on the historical view of the Johannine Comma, here are the thoughts of John Calvin on the subject, even though Calvin is neither particularly favorable to the position that I favor, nor particularly dogmatic. It should be noted that apparently the Jerome document that Calvin is referencing is actually pseudo-Jerome,…
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Response to GIMJ re: Necessity
Godismyjudge (GIMJ) wrote: Dear Turretinfan,Your article speaks of three different types of necessity (logical, De Jure & De Facto) none of which restrict us from choosing as we please. You yourself point out that “Logical Necessity does not – itself – place any attempted restriction on action.” De Jure Necessity does not mean that man…
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Matthew Henry on 1 John 5:7-8 (The Comma)
Continuing in my series on the traditional view (contrasted with the modern view) of the text we have accepted as authenticate, the following is Matthew Henry’s take on the issue. Note that Matthew Henry does not seem particularly to care how many or how old the Greek noses are that can be counted. The Authenticity…
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John Gill on 1 John 5:7-8 (The comma.)
Consistent with my position that I do not want anyone to accept what I say because I say it, I sometimes find it to be of value to provide the thoughts of other Christian men on subjects on which modern times have, to a degree, reversed the Reformed position. The Authenticity of the Comma Johanneum…
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Why prefer the KJV?
The Principal Reasons I prefer the KJV Those who have been reading my blog will note that I normally quote from the KJV translation of the Scriptures. Also, some readers who have been following closely will recall this recent post (linked), in which I responded to Mr. Kurschner‘s article (linked) that is somewhat critical (pun…
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Inventokos – aka – Necessity
Necessity Necessity is, as they say, the mother of invention. Nevertheless, the term “necessity” has been pressed into those who oppose themselves to the Calvinistic position on “free will.” The Calvinistic position on “free will” is that men are free to choose as they please. It’s a very simple, uncomplicated definition that is understandable to…
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Objections to the Reformed Doctrine Regarding the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Objections to the Reformed Doctrine regarding the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper One Internet poster, who goes by the handle Timothy, responded to the Justin Martyr post thus: Greetings! Found this while replying to your other post regarding the Catholic Church and Islam.>”This is a repetition of the same metaphor used in Scripture”Nope. If by…
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Objections to the Reformed Doctrine Regarding the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Objections to the Reformed Doctrine regarding the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper One Internet poster, who goes by the handle Timothy, responded to the Justin Martyr post thus: Greetings! Found this while replying to your other post regarding the Catholic Church and Islam.>”This is a repetition of the same metaphor used in Scripture”Nope. If by…