calvinism & arminianism, exegesis/exposition, theology
When we examine the relationship between God’s foreknowledge and His predestining, one might wonder if one precedes the other, and how that impacts metaphysical realities. As part of this line of reasoning, it is important to examine the Scriptures to discover what...
exegesis/exposition, hermeneutics, slide stacks
There is a logic undergirding Biblical hermeneutics and the process of applying hermeneutic principles in exegesis. These slides accompany Dr. Cone’s presentation to the Duluth Pastors’ Conference, intended to help prepare people for consistently applying...
biblical counseling, exegesis/exposition, slide stacks
At the Jansen Bible Conference in Jansen, Nebraska, Dr. Cone discusses some foundational principles of Biblical counseling, and considers key questions like what authority the Bible has, whether the Bible is enough, the components of personhood, how a person grows,...
communication, exegesis/exposition, slide stacks
In a Calvary University assembly on 2/20/2017, Dr. Christopher Cone discusses some straightforward principles about communicating Biblical truth, including: who should communicate Biblical truth, why it is so important, what is the content of good Biblical...
exegesis/exposition, slide stacks, study tools
No If’s, And’s or But’s (Unless You Actually Want to Understand the Bible) – presented to the Beth Haven Conference, Saturday, November 12, 2016. Download (PDF,...
exegesis/exposition, grace, hermeneutics, personal growth
The Letter to the Hebrews is theologically rich, and is both informative and practical. The writer of the letter explains the superiority of Christ and our need to respond to Him properly, and warns readers in eight passages of the consequences for failing to walk...
exegesis/exposition, hermeneutics
JOHANNINE PARALLELISM OF FORESHADOWING AND FULFILLMENT: AFFIRMING THE NEW TESTAMENT USE OF OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECY AS UNCOMPROMISINGLY LITERAL Presented to the Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics September 15, 2016 Christopher Cone, Th.D, Ph.D, Ph.D President,...
bible overviews, bibliology, exegesis/exposition, hermeneutics, lists, study tools
In the previous article, we introduced some significant aspects to consider when deciding on an English translation for Bible study (formal versus dynamic equivalence, and transparency in the source material used, for example). While no translation can equal the value...
exegesis/exposition, pedagogy, personal growth, philosophy and film
Presented to the first annual Calvary International Pastors’ Conference on April 22, 2016. The Magnificent Seven (a reimagining of Seven Samurai) tells the story of seven men who were unspectacular as individuals, but who together had the power to change lives....
exegesis/exposition, Jesus, teachings of, prophetic
In considering the parables of Jesus, there are a few contextual concepts we need to understand about Jesus’ presentations in Matthew’s Gospel. First, after Jesus was rejected in Matthew 12 He spoke in public often using parables. His purpose in doing so was...
