Category Archives: Sola Scriptura

On the Bondage of the Human Will – slaves of sin

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Ken Temple

Originally written in 2013 at Beggar’s All Reformation and Apologetics. (James Swan’s web-blog) (here with some editing and additions) This debate reminds me of Luther’s famous statement at the end of his work, The bondage of the Will, in answering Erasmus’ The Freedom … Continue reading →

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Contending for Our All (Part 2)

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Ken Temple

For Part 1, see here.   I would encourage you to go back and read Part 1 and refresh the issue in your mind.  Piper shows how the things that Athanasius stood for in his day, are amazingly relevant for today’s … Continue reading →

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More on the Canon Issue and Sola Scriptura

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Ken Temple

Continuation of previous article from May 27, 2021. Ignorance of early church history, the doctrine of the Trinity, and the theology and background of the inspiration(God-breathed quality of) and dating and existence of the Scriptures and; then, the process of … Continue reading →

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The Canon issue used against Sola Scriptura

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Ken Temple

Friendly debates with Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox: An Eastern Orthodox convert from Evangelical Reformed Protestantism (that I have interacted with recently; and whom I consider a friend) put this meme below up: (apparently he took it down later) [I … Continue reading →

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Anthony Rogers: “A more sophisticated view of Sola Scriptura than what most Protestants say”

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Ken Temple

Part 1: This discussion and defense of Sola Scriptura is excellent, from Anthony Rogers in July of 2020. I finally had time to listen to this today and take some notes. Sam Shamoun moderated on his You Tube channel (Shamounian) … Continue reading →

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John 1:1 “. . . and the Word was God”

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Ken Temple

Originally posted on Apologetics and Agape:
A person who goes by “patrobin” over at a Muslim blog (Paul Williams) asked: “Where does John 1:1 say Jesus is God?” Answer: in the third clause, “In the beginning was the Word, and…

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10 Mis-conceptions about the NT Canon

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Ken Temple

An excellent 10 part series, by Dr. Michael Kruger: https://www.michaeljkruger.com/the-complete-series-10-misconceptions-about-the-nt-canon/

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John 1:1 “. . . and the Word was God”

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Ken Temple

A person who goes by “patrobin” over at a Muslim blog (Paul Williams) asked: “Where does John 1:1 say Jesus is God?” Answer: in the third clause, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and … Continue reading →

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Major fail by Dave Armstrong

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Ken Temple

This is a great quote by Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop from 348-386 AD, which teaches Sola Scriptura in principle: For concerning the divine and holy mysteries of the Faith, not even a casual statement must be delivered without the Holy … Continue reading →

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Dr. White’s excellent analysis of William Lane Craig & Andy Stanley’s apologetic approach & analysis of Surah 9 in Islam

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Ken Temple

The article by Al Mohler mentioned and quoted from by Dr. White: http://www.albertmohler.com/2016/09/26/bible-tells-biblical-authority-denied/ See also these 2 excellent articles: (Related to the first half of the Program) http://triablogue.blogspot.com/2017/03/putting-all-your-chips-on-resurrection.html Our Lord Jesus Christ’s View of the Old Testament Scriptures, by John … Continue reading →

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