Historical criticism places human judgment over divine revelation, reshaping inspired Scripture through assumptions foreign to the biblical text.
The Historical-Critical Method of Interpretation: Turning the Word of God into the Word of Man
The Christian Duty to Defend the Faith
A Scripture-centered introduction to defending Christianity through divine revelation, sound reasoning, historical evidence, and faithful witness.
The Bible’s False Friend—Higher Criticism
Higher criticism claims to explain the Bible while often denying inspiration, predictive prophecy, miracles, and the authority of its writers.
How Did Higher Criticism Undermine Confidence in Scripture?
Higher criticism weakened trust by placing human suspicion above Scripture’s own testimony, authority, and inspired truth.
Modern Evangelical Continuity and Compromise (1700–Present)
The modern era is marked by evangelical faithfulness and widespread compromise—but God preserves a remnant rooted in Scripture.
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.
The Battle for the Bible Has Begun
The battle for the Bible concerns whether Jehovah’s inspired Word or human opinion will govern Christian belief, worship, and conduct.
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.
