The Kingdom Come

This is a chapter-by-chapter review of the book "The Shape of Sola Scriptura" by Keith Mathison. This review began on March 30, 2009 & is expected to end before September 2009.

The purpose for the review is to enhance Bible study by first studying how to approach the Bible. In modern Evangelical denominations, it is common to take a "private interpretation" approach where every individual gives their own private interpretation & then perhaps shares it with a larger group. Sometimes, all such interpretations are considered equally valid. This method is NOT what the Reformers had in mind when they articulated Sola Scriptura (Bible Alone). The Reformers did not intend to divorce Bible interpretation from historic Christian interpretation but merely question Papal/Church infallibility.

A new friend has been kind enough to send me some resources & materials that I am eager to share with TKC readers.  I also encourage you to look into obtaining these materials.

Amazing Grace - The History and Theology of Calvinismⁱ is the first video documentary that answers these and other related questions. This fascinating three-part, four-hour presentation is detailed enough so as to not gloss over the controversy. At the same time, it is broken up into ten "Sunday-school-sized" sections to make the rich content manageable and accessible for the average viewer. (DVD 4 hours, 17 minutes) WEBSITE: theapologeticsgroup.com

Calvinism, Hyper-Calvinism and Arminianism: A Theological Primer by Drs. Kenneth Talbot and Gary Crampton -- Learn how the sovereignty of God does not relieve man from his duty or responsibility. Discover how the gospel can be shared without compromising God’s sovereignty. Finally, learn that Calvinism is more than five points of theology, but a world and life view that has great implications on how we are to live our lives, love our spouse, raise our children and disciple the nations. (Softcover book 157 pages) WEBSITE: nicenecouncil.com

Confirming Our Faith: A Reformed Covenant Theology of the Sacraments by Dr. Kenneth G. Talbot -- A clear, careful, and crucial study of Reformed sacramental theology as a response to the growing “Federal Vision” movement. Tragically, few today understand what all is at stake in the current debate. Though recent history has witnessed a resurgence of Reformation theology, ignorance of the sacraments has become a weak link in the Reformed Christian’s ecclesiastical faith and practice. (Softcover book, 160 pages) WEBSITE: nicenecouncil.com

SERMONS & STUDIES -- Dr. Kenneth Talbot

1. Justification (14 sermons)
2. Resurrection: The Christian Hope (15 sermons)
3. Hebrews: An Exposition (46 sermons)
4. The Book of Revelation (67 sermons)
5. Voices of the Prophets (16 sermons)
6. Roman Catholic Baptism
7. Rise and Fall of the American Republic
8. Duties and Attitudes of Church Membership (6 sermons)
9. Calvinism: The Doctrines of Grace (22 sermons)

LISTEN TO DR. TALBOT April 22, 2009 Interview on Covenant Radio (50 mins)

In 2004, Keith Mathison published a book by himself & five contributors. The book is called "When Shall These Things Be? - A Reformed Response to Hyper-Preterism". Since 2004, hyperpreterists have sought to respond to the response but as of yet the hyperpreterists have been unsuccessful in not only publishing a response but even in getting together in enough unity to write a response. At this present time, there are at least 3 separate teams by hyperpreterists that seek to publish a response. As a side note, hyperpreterist "scholar" Sam Frost has actually been a member of ALL 3 PROJECTS -- either being kicked off of one & moving to another or going to another when it seems likely they may actually publish first. Well folks, you need not wait any longer. I beat them all to it AND you don't have to buy it. IT'S FREE! Please click either the MSWord or PDF link to read my 35 page review/response of WSTTB. I hope to have brought some unique perspective to the review as:

1. I WAS a hyperpreterist for 15 years
2. I WAS on one of the projects mounting a response
3. I AM no longer a hyperpreterist


EDITED & REPUBLISHED ON April 14, 2009 -- Thanks to the unnamed editor

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Perhaps the best way to get to know what makes a person who they are is to see what influences have been part of their life, in that frame I would like to share my theological library with you.  What follows is a list of all of the theological/philosophical books currently in my library.  This doesn't mean I haven't read other material beyond what is listed.  I may have loaned/given away other books that I no longer possess or I may simply have forgotten about reading them.  I currently do much of my reading online where I can immediately cross-reference what I am reading.