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Aletheias, 2012

Review of Dawkins' arguments.

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Aletheias, 2012

Critique of Dawkins book - The God Delusion, 2nd edition errata - pg 96, fourth sentence, should ... more Critique of Dawkins book - The God Delusion, 2nd edition
errata - pg 96, fourth sentence, should read - "Dawkins does mention the names of the one true God..."

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Seminary Paper - Liberty University, 2005

A brief history of Inerrancy in the USA in the 20th century following especially the influence of... more A brief history of Inerrancy in the USA in the 20th century following especially the influence of Warfield, Fosdick, Lindsell, and Pinnock.

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Journal of Dispensational Theology, 2011

This is a personal survey and evaluation of the presuppositions, history, and practices used in N... more This is a personal survey and evaluation of the presuppositions, history, and practices used in New Testament textual criticism. An attempt is made to show the importance of the presupposition of divine preservation for widespread use in early versions to help determine which readings among extant Greek manuscripts best reflect the original.

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This is an analysis of the Book of Ecclesiastes to support the view that this OT book's main purp... more This is an analysis of the Book of Ecclesiastes to support the view that this OT book's main purpose was evangelistic for a Gentile audience, and that such a purpose makes this book very relevant for today.

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Journel of Dispensational Theology, 2008

A quick survey of Christian History for testimony to the doctrine of Scripture's perspicuity, loo... more A quick survey of Christian History for testimony to the doctrine of Scripture's perspicuity, looking at Paul, Irenaeus, the Paulicians, the Petrobusians, and Balthazar Hubmaier.

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An evaluation of the Westminster Confession Chapter 3 presentation of its view of divine election... more An evaluation of the Westminster Confession Chapter 3 presentation of its view of divine election unto salvation and the Scriptures cited in support.

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This is a survey of the view of Irenaeus' view of Scripture and tradition as detailed in Against ... more This is a survey of the view of Irenaeus' view of Scripture and tradition as detailed in Against Heresies. Also addressed is whether this accurately reflects a major 2nd century view of the relative authority of Scripture and tradition for Christian faith and practice.

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This is a doctrinal statement endeavoring to use only wording from Scripture edited together to b... more This is a doctrinal statement endeavoring to use only wording from Scripture edited together to be a reflection of the Sound Doctrine every elder must profess as true to be qualified to be an elder/pastor. (Titus 1:9)

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Exegetical commentary on the third epistle by John

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An examination of models of Law and Grace as it relates to ethical decisions Christians must make... more An examination of models of Law and Grace as it relates to ethical decisions Christians must make. If you wish to discuss this paper, please feel free to contact me - brian.wagner@vbc.edu

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Chafer Theological Seminary Journal, 2006

errata in first paragraph - should read A.D. 385, not A.D. 365

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The following are exegetical insights for one of two passages proposed as the strongest, clearest... more The following are exegetical insights for one of two passages proposed as the strongest, clearest texts teaching the objective perspicuity of Scripture

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Aletheias, 2012

Review of Dawkins' arguments.

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Aletheias, 2012

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Seminary Paper - Liberty University, 2005

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Journal of Dispensational Theology, 2011

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Journel of Dispensational Theology, 2008

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Exegetical commentary on the third epistle by John

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Chafer Theological Seminary Journal, 2006

errata in first paragraph - should read A.D. 385, not A.D. 365

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self-published, 2024

The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Ca... more The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts and counter texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic comments of each theologian are given, with the highlighted portions then critiqued. Finally, exegetical reasons are provided for rejecting the Calvinistic implications that were read into this text by those popular theologians. Romans 2:4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? Commentary by Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur John Calvin said

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self-published, 2024

The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Ca... more The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts and counter texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic comments of each theologian are given, with the highlighted portions then critiqued. Finally, exegetical reasons are provided for rejecting the Calvinistic implications that were read into this text by those popular theologians. Luke 8:12 "Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved." Commentary by Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur John Calvin said-11. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12. And they that (received the seed) near the road are those who hear: afterwards cometh the devil, and taketh the word out of their heart, that they may not believe and be saved….

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Self-published, 2020

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self-published, 2022

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self-published, 2023

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7 Reasons from Context & Grammar Showing Eph 1:4 Teaches Corporate Future Blessing … not Divine I... more 7 Reasons from Context & Grammar Showing Eph 1:4 Teaches Corporate Future Blessing … not Divine Individual Election

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7 Reasons from Context & Grammar Showing Rom 8:29-30 Teaches Combined Blessings of Salvation … no... more 7 Reasons from Context & Grammar Showing Rom 8:29-30 Teaches Combined Blessings of Salvation … not Divine Individual Election

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This was a facebook discussion from the site - Calvinism Theology vs the Rest of Christianity. P... more This was a facebook discussion from the site - Calvinism Theology vs the Rest of Christianity. Please feel free to contact me directly - brianwagner@vbc.edu if you wish to discuss this further.

Looking at the context and grammar of Acts 13:48, there is more evidence that Luke is recording how the Gentiles got in line to receive everlasting life to make a personal commitment of faith in response to Paul's preaching than there is proof of a pre-creation selection of individuals for everlasting life.

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Suggestion that the Hebrew text of Deuteronomy 29:4 might allow for a divine rhetorical question ... more Suggestion that the Hebrew text of Deuteronomy 29:4 might allow for a divine rhetorical question as the best possible translation. Feel free to discuss further with me by email - brianwagner@vbc.edu

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Discussion of the Hebrew text concerning whether "days" is the proper reference to be associated ... more Discussion of the Hebrew text concerning whether "days" is the proper reference to be associated with "all of them were written". Join the dialog at http://pastors.freeforums.net/thread/33/psalm-139-written-before-birth

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This is thorough overview and critique of this classic dispensational Introduction to the Old Tes... more This is thorough overview and critique of this classic dispensational Introduction to the Old Testament, noting what it rightly includes as well as what should have been added to make it even better.

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Personal review of the 16 arguments presented by Owen in support of the doctrine of Limited Atone... more Personal review of the 16 arguments presented by Owen in support of the doctrine of Limited Atonement.

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Critique of the third chapter from Kept By the Power of God, by I Howard Marshall

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This is a series of theological essays on important questions concerning the doctrine of God!

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This is a series of theological essays on important questions concerning the doctrine of the church!

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This is a series of theological essays on important questions concerning the doctrine of end time... more This is a series of theological essays on important questions concerning the doctrine of end time events!

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Bible Faculty Summit, Bob Jones Univ., August 2, 2018

The direction of this paper for this topic included surveying most of the major literature concer... more The direction of this paper for this topic included surveying most of the major literature concerning the doctrine of the perspicuity of Scripture during the history of the Christianity. From before the Protestant Reformation, the pre-Nicene witness of Irenaeus, and the post-Nicene examples of the Paulicians and the Petrobrusians are discussed. Some contrast is made with the magisterial views of Augustine, Gregory and Aquinas. From the time of the Protestant Reformation those presented, who have written significantly about the perspicuity of Scripture, include the reformers Luther and Hubmaier, the enlightenment evangelicals Francis Turretin and John Owen, and modern theologians Wayne Grudem, Mark Thompson, and Greg Allison. A special emphasis was made to report from these writings any recognition of objective clarity as well as any associations made between Biblical clarity and the application of its authority.

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ETS NW Regional Conference, 2015

This paper will present a brief biblical overview of the doctrine of the perspicuity of Scripture... more This paper will present a brief biblical overview of the doctrine of the perspicuity of Scripture. Then two proposals will be made. First, there are tests for the objective perspicuity of the Scripture. Second, an essential step for evangelical ecumenism is recognizing Scripture’s authoritative clear determination of what the gospel is, what sound doctrine is, and what doubtful things are.

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ETS SW Regional Conference, 2019

This presentation paper covers the Scriptural evidence that contradicts the premise of settled fo... more This presentation paper covers the Scriptural evidence that contradicts the premise of settled foreknowledge before creation, as presented in Calvinism, Arminianism, and Molinism. It especially surveys the passages where God is said to make decisions/choices which stand in contradiction to the premise that all His choices were already finalized before creation.

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Three easy gospel lessons using Christian Scriptures to find the answers from God to aid in overc... more Three easy gospel lessons using Christian Scriptures to find the answers from God to aid in overcoming depression. The truths will be discovered concerning God's main purpose for each of our lives, God's value of love on our lives, and the hope we can develop for our future with God. These lessons are especially designed for those who struggle with depression who are not yet Christians or might think they are, but often doubt any close relationship with God. It would be helpful to go over the answers with another Christian that you respect.

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Please feel free to copy, and to distribute as it might meet the purpose of helping yourself and ... more Please feel free to copy, and to distribute as it might meet the purpose of helping yourself and others get to understand the purpose, person, and authority of Jesus' life and His teaching according to the Gospel of John.
Anyone who is seeking helpful interaction while or after completing these studies may feel free to contact me by email - brianwagner@vbc.edu

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Good Historical/Theological discussion of evidence for and against Barnabas as the author of Hebr... more Good Historical/Theological discussion of evidence for and against Barnabas as the author of Hebrews.

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