by Stephen Belsheim | Oct 14, 2022 | Salvation
This short post discusses ARTICLE VII, which reads: We affirm that the meaning expressed in each biblical text is single, definite and fixed. Dr. Geisler’s comments about ARTICLE VII are below: The Affirmation here is directed at those who claim a “double”...
by Stephen Belsheim | Oct 13, 2022 | Salvation
This short post explains the fundamental principle set forth in ARTICLE XVII (Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics), which reads: We affirm the unity, harmony and consistency of Scripture and declare that it is its own best interpreter. The Exposition of the...
by Stephen Belsheim | Oct 13, 2022 | Salvation
This short post discusses ARTICLE XIII (Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics), which reads: We affirm that awareness of the literary categories, formal and stylistic, of the various parts of Scripture is essential for proper exegesis, and hence we value genre...
by Stephen Belsheim | Oct 13, 2022 | Salvation
Before I begin to report the results of my analysis, it is crucial to establish the “rules of the road.” I have tried my best for my exegesis to conform to the hermeneutical principles set forth by the Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics (link:...
by Stephen Belsheim | Oct 11, 2022 | Salvation, Uncategorized
This bite-sized post is the first of many shorter posts that comprise an update of my earlier work concerning the doctrine of baptismal regeneration. In this regard, on September 14, 2020, I posted an article entitled “Does an Absolute Requirement of Water...
