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Our Theological System Should Not Tell Us How to Exegete the Bible

hermeneutics, theology

A theological system ought to be the product of exegetical study of Scripture, not a preface to exegetical work. Hermeneutical principles are first observed in the Scriptures themselves, even in a cursory and casual reading. Those principles are then applied in actual...

Moses’ Perspective on Time and Urgency (Psalm 90)

priorities, time management, video

In Psalm 90, Moses helps us think through the importance of using time wisely and having a healthy sense of...

The Precedent for Literal Grammatical Historical Hermeneutics in Genesis

epistemology, hermeneutics

In order to arrive at a Scriptural approach for interpreting Scriptures, the interpretive method must be exegetically derived from within the Scriptural text. Otherwise, there can be no claim to hermeneutic certainty, because any externally derived interpretive method...

On Love, Transparency, and Truth: Universities and Their Leaders Are Not the Center of Moral Clarity, But They Are Accountable

higher education, unity

In considering the role, responsibility, and limitations of the contemporary university in the present disunity (as displayed in Charlottesville), Chad Wellmon’s recent article, “For Moral Clarity, Don’t Look to Universities” underscores an urgency to which university...

Rain and Grace

grace, video

What do rain and forgiveness have to do with each...

Culinary Calvinism: Considering Jay Adams’ TULIPburger

calvinism & arminianism

Jay Adams has a way with words, and an excellent way of explaining the significance of the doctrine of limited atonement in the Reformed view.[1] He describes the T (total depravity) and P (perseverance of the saints) as the bun, holding the burger together, and the U...

Do I Really Need to Know the Bible?

bibliology, video

Why everyone needs to know the Bible, and how it impacts...

When Does Eternal Life Begin?

ethics, salvation, video

John 6:47 tells us about the timing of eternal life, and helps us think about two very important...

A Philosophy of Biblical Counseling

biblical counseling, video

Dr. Cone discusses different approaches to counseling and discusses Calvary University’s model for Biblical counseling and direction for the program at...

God Doesn’t Play Dice…But He Does Play Hide and Seek

personal growth, theology

On the one hand, we have Paul telling us how unfathomable and unsearchable are the ways of God (Rom 11:33), and on the other, he prays that believers will grow in their understanding, and that they will be receptive to the breadth, length, height, and depth of His...
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