The modern era is marked by evangelical faithfulness and widespread compromise—but God preserves a remnant rooted in Scripture.
Modern Evangelical Continuity and Compromise (1700–Present)
Bible Criticism: A Systematic Assault on Scripture and the Defense of Faithful Exegesis
Bible criticism stems from skepticism that undermines Scripture's authority, contrasting with the historical-grammatical method supporting divine revelation.
How Reliable is Higher Criticism in Light of the Bible’s Historical Reliability?
Delve into the debate over higher criticism. How does it hold up against the Bible's historical claims? Explore this intriguing topic.
Why Have Christian “Fundamentalists” and “Fundamentalism” Become Dirty Words Among Modern Bible Scholars?
The content examines the evolution of the terms "fundamentalism" and "fundamentalists," originally signifying a commitment to biblical truths in response to modernist theology. Over time, these terms have gained negative connotations, perceived as narrow-mindedness and anti-intellectualism. The need to reclaim foundational biblical principles amidst cultural shifts is emphasized.
Since the 1990s, How Has Lower (Textual) Criticism Begun Following in the Footsteps of Higher (Biblical) Criticism?
Discover how New Testament textual criticism has lost its way since the 1990s, as lower criticism has followed in the footsteps of higher criticism. Learn about the coherence-based genealogical method, which emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of the text and the social context of the manuscripts. Explore the changing definition and goal of New Testament textual criticism.
Genesis 2:4 BDC: “God” is used in Genesis chapter 1, while chapter 2 changes to Jehovah God. Does this mean that there are two different authors of Genesis?
The higher critics argue that every Bible verse that contains the Hebrew word for God, (Elohim), set off by itself has its own writer, designated by the capital “E” (“Elohist”). On the other hand, any verse that contains the Tetragrammaton, (Jehovah, Yahweh), God’s personal name, is attributed to yet another writer, “J” (“Jawist”). (Cassuto, 18-21) Let us see how they explain this. The critics argue that “God” (Elohim) is restricted to use exclusively in the first chapter of Genesis (1:1–31) in relation to God’s creative activity and that starting in Genesis 2:4 through the end of the second chapter, we find God’s personal name.
A Christian Skeptic Discovers God In Ancient Israel
William Foxwell Albright, the son of missionary parents, eagerly pursued his college education as a young man of faith. Finally, he received the coveted Ph.D.—but at a significant cost. His faith had been destroyed by the 19th-century German school of higher criticism. The leading exponents of this school of higher criticism, Julius Wellhausen and Franz Delitzsch, were out to prove that the Old Testament history of the Bible was mere fiction. Why?
THE BOOK OF DANIEL DEFENDED: Attacks From False Friends “Christian” Bible Scholars and the Enemy Bible Critics
Modern objections to the Book of Daniel were started by German scholars who were prejudiced against the supernatural. Daniel foretells events that have occurred in history. Therefore, argue these scholars, the alleged predictions must have been written after the events.
What Is the Synoptic Problem of Matthew, Mark, and Luke and What is the Hypothetical So-Called Q Document?
The reliability of the Gospels has long been questioned because of pseudo-scholarship. Were the Gospel writers plagiarists? Did the synoptic Gospel (Matthew, Mark & Luke) writers merely copy from one another? Is there a document called Q? Was the Gospel of Mark written first? Are the Gospels authentic and reliable?
The Mosaic Authorship Controversy Resolved
Explore the resolution of the Mosaic authorship controversy. Delve into evidence supporting Moses as the author of the Pentateuch and strengthen your understanding of scripture authenticity.
