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I. Relationship of the Bible to the Church
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II. Tradition (Apostolic)
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III. Sola Scriptura (Scripture as the Only Infallible Authority)
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IV. Perspicuity (Clearness) of Scripture
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V. Material and Formal Sufficiency of Scripture / Rule of Faith
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VI. The Canon of Scripture
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VII. Deuterocanonical Books (So-Called “Apocrypha”)
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VIII. Biblical Accuracy / Alleged Biblical Contradictions and Difficulties
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I. RELATIONSHIP OF THE BIBLE TO THE CHURCH
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An Introduction to Bible Interpretation [1987]
Apologetics-Oriented Biblical Commentary on Philippians (RSV) [1998]
Apologetics-Oriented Biblical Commentary on Colossians (RSV) [1998]
Laymen’s Greek & Hebrew Bible Resources for Free [1-22-02; linked sources added on 11-28-16]
“Why Don’t Catholics Read the Bible?” [6-26-02]
Catholic “Three-Legged Stool”: Scripture, Tradition, & Church: Dialogue with an Anglican on the Catholic Rule of Faith (vs. Jon Jacobson) [10-31-02]
“Biblical Evidence” from the Catholic Point of View [2-1-08]
Bibles & Catholics, Sunday School?, Memorization, Etc. [9-25-08]
Why Folks Like the New Catholic Answer Bible (+ Clueless Anti-Catholic Attacks On It) [4-5-09; slightly revised on 8-5-21]
How Do Catholics Approach & Interpret Holy Scripture? [6-17-09]
Catholic Interpretation of Scripture (Hermeneutics / Exegesis): Resource List (Links) [6-28-09]
Were Vernacular Bibles Unknown Before Luther? (Luther’s Dubious Claims About the Supposed Utter Obscurity of the Bible Before His Translation) [6-15-11]
Reply to a Lutheran on Tradition & the Patristic Rule of Faith [1-10-12; additions on 2-20-18]
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A Few Thoughts on The Bible (TV Miniseries) [Facebook, 3-18-13]
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Dialogue on Authoritative Bible Interpretation in the New Testament (vs. Reformed Baptist Elder Jim Drickamer) [1-14-17]
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Was the Catholic Church Historically an Enemy of the Bible? [National Catholic Register, 3-27-17]
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Church Fathers and Sola Scriptura [originally July 2003; somewhat modified condensation: 4-5-17]
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Catholics R More Biblical Than Protestants? (Dialogue) (vs. Dustin Buck Lattimore) [5-3-17]
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The Analogy of an Infallible Bible to an Infallible Church [11-6-05; rev. 7-25-15 and 6-7-17; published at National Catholic Register: 6-16-17]
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Did Luther Rescue the Bible in German from Utter Obscurity? [National Catholic Register, 10-30-17]
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Why Are Catholics So Deficient in Bible-Reading? [National Catholic Register, 11-22-17]
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Does Vatican II Teach Sola Scriptura? [Facebook, 3-10-18]
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The Catholic Church Does Not Claim Superiority Over the Bible [National Catholic Register, 8-13-18]
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Catholic Biblical Interpretation: Myths and Truths [National Catholic Register, 12-3-18]
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How to Properly Interpret the Bible / Various Biblical Genres: Short Exchange with an Agnostic [Facebook, 12-28-18]
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Martin Luther on the Exact Nature of Being “Biblical” [11-10-14; revised and expanded on 1-5-20]
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Vatican II Upheld Biblical Inerrancy (vs. David Palm) [4-23-20]
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No, Pope Innocent III Did Not Prohibit the Bible in 1199 [National Catholic Register, 8-2-21]
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“Church vs. the Bible” (vs. Francisco Tourinho) (Examining the Presuppositions That Lie Behind Past Catholic Recommended Restrictions on Individual Bible Reading) [6-5-22]
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Tourinho Knows More About Catholicism Than I Do? (His Stubborn & Foolish Pride in Refusing to Accept Correction Re the Non-Infallible Status of Unigenitus [1713]) [6-7-22]
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II. TRADITION (APOSTOLIC)
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Assumption & Immaculate Conception: Part of Apostolic Tradition (dialogue w James White) [June 1996]
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Dialogue on “Tradition” in the New Testament (vs. Dr. Eric Svendsen) [1996]
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Dialogue on “Perspicuous Apostolic Teaching” (vs. James White) [May-June 1996]
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“Tradition” Isn’t a Dirty Word [late 90s; rev. 8-16-16]
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“Moses’ Seat” & Jesus vs. Sola Scriptura (vs. James White) [12-27-03]
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James White’s Critique of My Book, The Catholic Verses: Part I: The Binding Authority of Tradition [12-30-04]
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Refutation of James White: Moses’ Seat, the Bible, and Tradition (Introduction: #1) (+Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI) [5-12-05]
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Biblical Evidence for the Oral Torah [10-18-11]
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“Tradition” Is Not Always a Bad Word! [written specifically for children: 12 or younger; 2-12-14]
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Church Fathers and Sola Scriptura [originally July 2003; somewhat modified condensation: 4-5-17]
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Tradition is Not a Dirty Word — It’s a Great Gift [National Catholic Register, 4-24-17]
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Dialogue on Oral Tradition & Apostolic Succession (vs. John E. Taylor) [5-17-17]
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The Bereans and Searching the Scriptures: Sola Scriptura? [National Catholic Register, 5-5-19]
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In the Bible, “Word of God” Usually Means Oral Proclamation [National Catholic Register, 12-17-19]
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Martin Luther on the Exact Nature of Being “Biblical” [11-10-14; revised and expanded on 1-5-20]
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2 Thessalonians 2:15 & Tradition (vs. Steve Hays) [5-12-20]
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The Bible Alone? That’s Not What the Bible Says [National Catholic Register, 3-5-21]
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The One-Legged Stool Called ‘Inscripturation’ is Not Taught in the Bible [National Catholic Register, 3-15-21]
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Extra-Biblical, Spirit-Led Prophecy After the Day of Pentecost [4-1-21; published at Catholic365, 11-7-23]
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How Did the Gospel Writers Know About ‘Hidden’ Events? [National Catholic Register, 3-31-22]
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Pharisees, “Moses’ Seat”, Tradition & Catholicism [Dec. 2003 and May 2005; a condensed, re-edited, and mildly revised version: 5-1-22]
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The Authority of Apostolic Tradition: chapter one of my 2009 book, Bible Truths for Catholic Truths: A Source Book for Apologists and Inquirers [10-9-23]
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“Catholic Verses” #7: Tradition, Pt. 2 [11-1-23]
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“Catholic Verses” #8: Tradition, Pt. 3 [11-1-23]
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Reply to James White on Oral Tradition [5-13-24]
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“Inscripturation” and Non-Biblical Inspired Utterances (Reply to Keith Mathison) [Facebook, 7-4-24]
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VIDEO: No Tradition? Fine. NO CHRISTIANITY! [13 Verses To Highlight] [Kenny Burchard, utilizing my biblical research, 9-22-24]
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From Moses to the Messiah: Oral Tradition Heard in Jesus’ Teachings [National Catholic Register, 1-26-25]
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III. SOLA SCRIPTURA
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Sola Scriptura: a Fictional Dialogue [c. 1995]
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Bible and Tradition: Maintain the Tradition . . . [9-14-92; rev. May 1996]
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Critique of Denying Sola Scriptura: The Attempt to Neutralize the Bible, by Dr. Gary DeMar [Jan. 1999]
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Debate: Church Fathers & Sola Scriptura (vs. Jason Engwer) [8-1-03]
Ten Church Fathers & Sola Scriptura (vs. Jason Engwer) [8-1-03]
Sola Scriptura: Unbiblical!: Refutation of Dr. Richard Bennett [9-15-03]
Refutation of Dr. John MacArthur’s Sola Scriptura Defense: “The Sufficiency of the Written Word” [9-15-03]
Biblical Argumentation: Same as Sola Scriptura? [10-7-03]
Quick Ten-Step Refutation of Sola Scriptura [10-10-03]
“Moses’ Seat” & Jesus vs. Sola Scriptura (vs. James White) [12-27-03]
Sola Scriptura and Private Judgment Are Logically Circular [1-28-04; slight modifications and abridgment on 9-5-17]
Difficulties of Authority: Luther, Calvin, & Protestantism [4-11-04]
Sola Scriptura is Self-Defeating and False if Not in the Bible (vs. Kevin Johnson) [5-4-04]
Jerusalem Council vs. Sola Scriptura [9-2-04]
Analyzing Luther / Protestant Traditions of Men Inevitable [9-29-04]
Dialogue: Lutherans, Sola Scriptura, & the Church Fathers [5-29-05]
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Cardinal Newman: “The Principle of Continuity between the Jewish and Christian Churches” (Catholic Authority) [Facebook, 4-9-06]
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Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman on the Authoritative Interpretation of God’s Revelation (Over Against Sola Scriptura) [Facebook, 4-9-06]
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Papal Infallibility Doctrine: History (Including Luther’s Dissent at the Leipzig Disputation in 1519) (Related also to the particular circumstances of the origins of sola Scriptura) [10-8-07]
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Sola Scriptura Debate (vs. C. Michael Patton) [10-19-08]
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Dialogue with a Lutheran: Church Fathers & Sola Scriptura (vs. Nathan Rinne) [10-13-11]
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Interview with Jimmy Akin About Sola Scriptura (April 2012, 43 minutes) [listen to audio file; see #12]
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Answer to Sola Scriptura “Prooftexts” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 & Romans 16:15-16 (vs. David T. King) [6-26-12]
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Broad Exchange with a Former Catholic, Bible-Only Protestant (vs. John Hallman) [4-13-15]
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Biblical Evidence for Sola Scriptura [11-14-15]
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10-Point Biblical Refutation of Sola Scriptura [National Catholic Register, 12-11-16]
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Church Fathers and Sola Scriptura [originally July 2003; somewhat modified condensation: 4-5-17]
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Catholics R More Biblical Than Protestants? (Dialogue) (vs. Dustin Buck Lattimore) [5-3-17]
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3 Effective Biblical Refutations of Sola Scriptura [National Catholic Register, 11-12-17]
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David T. King Ignores Sola Scriptura Biblical Disproofs (Incl. lengthy analysis of 2 Peter 1:20: “no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation”) [11-13-17]
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1 Corinthians 4:6: Is it a Prooftext for Sola Scriptura? [5-7-13; expanded on 12-1-17]
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The New Testament Canon is a “Late” Doctrine [National Catholic Register, 1-22-18]
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Here’s Proof That Not Every Protestant Doctrine is Biblical [National Catholic Register, 3-6-18]
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Does Vatican II Teach Sola Scriptura? [Facebook, 3-10-18]
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45-Minute Interview in which I discuss Sola Scriptura on Gary Michuta’s Hands On Apologetics Radio Show [11-9-18; audio file]
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The Central Question in Any Discussion of the False Notion of Sola Scriptura as the Christian Rule of Faith [Facebook, 12-21-18]
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The Bereans and Searching the Scriptures: Sola Scriptura? [National Catholic Register, 5-5-19]
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In the Bible, “Word of God” Usually Means Oral Proclamation [National Catholic Register, 12-17-19]
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Martin Luther on the Exact Nature of Being “Biblical” [11-10-14; revised and expanded on 1-5-20]
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1 Timothy 3:15 = Church Infallibility (vs. Steve Hays) [5-14-20]
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Does Sola Scriptura Create Chaos? (vs. Steve Hays) [5-15-20]
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Dismantling Whitaker’s Sola Scriptura Arguments [published in Catholic Answers Magazine, July / August 2020]
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The One-Legged Stool Called ‘Inscripturation’ is Not Taught in the Bible [National Catholic Register, 3-15-21]
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How to Prove Sola Scriptura from Scripture [Facebook, 12-11-21]
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Reply to Mike Winger on Sola Scriptura [4-30-22]
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Counter-Reply to Protestant YouTube Apologist Collin Brooks on Sola Scriptura [Facebook, 7-17-22]
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Is Sola Scriptura Self-Refuting? (vs. Bruno Lima) [10-12-22]
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Protestant Anti-Catholic Apologist Jason Engwer Denies Direct Biblical Proof of Sola Scriptura [Facebook, 2-18-23]
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Vs. J. Oliveira #8: Rule of Faith [10-5-23]
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How Martin Luther Invented Sola Scriptura [National Catholic Register, 5-21-24]
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601+ Bible Passages Disprove Sola Scriptura (Featuring an Emphasis on the Scriptural Data Regarding the Strong Influence of Jewish Tradition in Early Christianity) [1-6-25]
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VIDEO: Sola Scriptura: EIGHT Proofs it is UNBIBLICAL! [Pt. 1 of a series] (Catholic Bible Highlights with Kenny Burchard) [1-10-25]
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VIDEO: Sola Scriptura: EIGHT Proofs it is UNBIBLICAL! [Pt. 1 of a series] (Catholic Bible Highlights with Kenny Burchard) [1-10-25]
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Reply to Anglican E. B. Pusey #1 (Agreement on Ecumenism and Various Doctrines; Sola Scriptura) [1-20-25]
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IV. PERSPICUITY (CLEARNESS) OF SCRIPTURE
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Baptismal Regeneration: Central Doctrine, According to Luther & Lutheranism [1996]
Dialogue: Clearness (Perspicuity) of Scripture and the Formal Sufficiency of Scripture (vs. Carmen Bryant) [6-8-00]
Dialogue: Church Fathers on Perspicuity & Sola Scriptura [6-11-00]
The Sufficiency & Perspicuity of Scripture & the Trinity [6-16-03; slightly revised on 1-20-04]
The Revised Fundamentalist Baptist Version (RFBV) [5-18-04]
Is the Bible in Fact Clear, or “Perspicuous” to Every Individual? [2007]
Luther: Scripture Easily Grasped by “Plowboys” [11-1-08]
Erasmus’ Hyperaspistes (1526): Sola Scriptura and Perspicuity of Scripture [2-12-09]
25 Brief Arguments Regarding Biblical “Clearness” [2009]
The Perspicuity (Clearness) of Scripture: A Summary [1-22-10]
The Anglican Newman (1833-1838) on the Falsity of Perspicuity (Clearness) of Holy Scripture [3-7-11]
Perspicuity (Clearness) of Scripture (vs. Wm. Whitaker) [July 2012]
The Bible: “Clear” & “Self-Interpreting”? [February 2014]
Perspicuity (Clarity) of Holy Scripture [11-21-15]
Protestant Unity on “Central” Doctrines?: Baptism as Test Case (vs. Methodist Philosophy professor Jerry Walls) [1-9-17]
Dialogue on Authoritative Bible Interpretation in the New Testament (vs. Reformed Baptist Elder Jim Drickamer) [1-14-17]
The Clearness, or “Perspicuity,” of Sacred Scripture [National Catholic Register, 11-16-17]
Biblical Interpretation & Clarity: Dialogue w an Atheist [5-26-18]
Is Inspiration Immediately Evident in Every Biblical Book? [National Catholic Register, 7-28-18]
Bible “Difficulties” Are No Disproof of Biblical Inspiration [National Catholic Register, 6-29-19]
“Difficulty” in Understanding the Bible: Hebrew Cultural Factors [2-5-21]
An Omniscient God and a “Clear” Bible [National Catholic Register, 2-28-21]
Self-Interpreting Bible & Protestant Chaos (vs. Turretin): Including Documentation that St. Basil the Great — Contrary to Turretin’s Claim — Did Not Believe in Sola Scriptura [8-29-22]
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Dr. Jeremiah Murphy (Catholic) vs. Dr. George Salmon (Protestant) on the Perspicuity (Clearness) of Scripture [Facebook, 3-16-23]
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Irish Ecclesiastical Record vs. Anti-Catholic George Salmon, Pt. 6: The Innumerable Perils of Perspicuity of Scripture and Private Judgment [3-16-23]
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Quick Nutshell Biblical Disproof of the Total Perspicuity (Clearness) of Holy Scripture (One of the Key Tenets of Sola Scriptura and the Protestant Revolt) [Facebook, 1-8-25]
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V. MATERIAL AND FORMAL SUFFICIENCY OF SCRIPTURE / RULE OF FAITH
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Dialogue: Clearness (Perspicuity) of Scripture and the Formal Sufficiency of Scripture (vs. Carmen Bryant) [6-8-00]
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The Sufficiency & Perspicuity of Scripture & the Trinity [6-16-03; slightly revised on 1-20-04]
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Catholic Development of Doctrine: A Defense (vs. Jason Engwer; Emphasis on the Canon of the Bible & Church Infallibility) (+ Pt. II / Pt. III / Pt. IV) [1-15-10]
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Dialogue with a Lutheran: Rule of Faith / Fathers / Ecclesiology (vs. Nathan Rinne) [10-17-11]
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Reply to a Lutheran on Tradition & the Patristic Rule of Faith [1-10-12; additions on 2-20-18]
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David T. King & William Webster Misinterpret the Fathers on Authority: Part II: St. Basil the Great [11-11-13]
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Church Fathers and Sola Scriptura [originally July 2003; somewhat modified condensation: 4-5-17]
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Does Vatican II Teach Sola Scriptura? [Facebook, 3-10-18]
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Radical Orthodoxy: The Golden Mean (as Opposed to Ecclesiological “Traditionalism,” “Conservatism,” or So-Called “Progressivism”) [Facebook, 12-4-19]
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Martin Luther on the Exact Nature of Being “Biblical” [11-10-14; revised and expanded on 1-5-20]
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1 Timothy 3:15 = Church Infallibility (vs. Steve Hays) [5-14-20]
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God’s Promised Guidance is Different from the Ad Populum Fallacy (Baptism as a Test Case) [Facebook, 2-25-22]
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VIDEO: 100% Biblical Proof FOR Catholic Authority vs. Sola Scriptura [12+ Verses to highlight] [Catholic Bible Highlights with Kenny Burchard; utilizing my biblical research, 9-28-24]
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VI. THE CANON OF SCRIPTURE
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Dialogue on Doctrinal Development (Papacy & NT Canon) (vs. Jason Engwer) [2-26-02]
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Development of the Biblical Canon: Protestant Difficulties [2-26-02 and 3-19-02, abridged with slight revisions and additions on 7-19-18]
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The Deuterocanon: 27-Point Catholic Summary [3-19-02; slightly modified and reposted on 5-27-24]
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Were Apostles Always Aware of Writing Scripture? (6-29-06; abridged on 9-25-16)
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Catholic Development of Doctrine: A Defense (vs. Jason Engwer; Emphasis on the Canon of the Bible & Church Infallibility) (+ Pt. II / Pt. III / Pt. IV) [1-15-10]
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Conundrum! Scripture Alone Cannot Establish the Biblical Canon [National Catholic Register, 5-16-17]
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The New Testament Canon is a “Late” Doctrine [National Catholic Register, 1-22-18]
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Is Inspiration Immediately Evident in Every Biblical Book? [National Catholic Register, 7-28-18]
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“Gospel of Thomas” Isn’t an Authentic Gospel [10-20-21]
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Steve Hays vs. Myself on the Allegedly Self-Evident Canonicity & Inspiration of Every Biblical Book [Facebook, 6-2-23]
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Luther’s & Protestants’ Irrational Antipathy Towards the Epistle of James [Facebook, 10-26-24]
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VII. DEUTEROCANONICAL BOOKS (SO-CALLED “APOCRYPHA”)
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The Deuterocanon: 27-Point Catholic Summary [3-19-02; slightly modified and reposted on 5-27-24]
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St. Jerome’s Deuterocanon “Anomalies” [11-27-07]
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Calvin’s Citations of the “Apocrypha” [12-1-08]
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Why Seven More Books in Catholic Bibles? [9-14-15]
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How to Defend the Deuterocanon (or ‘Apocrypha’) [National Catholic Register, 3-12-17]
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Conundrum! Scripture Alone Cannot Establish the Biblical Canon [National Catholic Register, 5-15-17]
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Vs. J. Oliveira #7: Canon Fantasies [10-4-23]
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Book of Judith: History, Allegory, Or Aspects of Both? [Facebook, 11-10-23]
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John Calvin Casually Assumed the Canonicity of Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) [Facebook, 10-15-24]
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VIII. BIBLICAL ACCURACY AND INSPIRATION / ALLEGED BIBLICAL CONTRADICTIONS AND DIFFICULTIES
FEATURED: Books by Dave Armstrong: The Word Set in Stone: How Archaeology, Science, and History Back Up the Bible [1-24-23]
FEATURED: The Word Set in Stone: “Volume Two”: More Evidence of Archaeology, Science, and History Backing Up the Bible (free online book with 100 sections) [5-25-23]
FEATURED: Inspired!: 198 Supposed Biblical Contradictions Resolved (free online book) [6-3-23]
Master Lists and Resources
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Alleged Bible “Contradictions” & “Difficulties”: Master List of Christian Internet Resources for Apologists (Links) [7-19-10; links updated on 9-6-20]
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Alleged “Bible Contradictions”: Most Are Actually Not So [2002 and 6-7-17]
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Atheist Inventions of Many Bogus “Bible Contradictions” [National Catholic Register, 9-4-18]
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Bible “Difficulties” Are No Disproof of Biblical Inspiration [National Catholic Register, 6-29-19]
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Are the Gospels & Acts “Propaganda”? (Unpacking a Statement from Historian A. N. Sherwin-White) [2-16-22]
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How Could Jesus and St. Peter Speak to 5,000 People at Once? [National Catholic Register, 2-21-22]
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Refutation of 194 Biblical “Contradictions” (#26-50) [4-6-22] [links to the entire eight-part series included]
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Archaeology & the Gospel of John’s Accuracy (Ch. 15 of my book, The Word Set in Stone: How Archaeology, Science, and History Back Up the Bible) [3-2-23]
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How Do Atheists Define a “Biblical Contradiction”? (Ch. 1 of my book, Inspired!: 191 Supposed Biblical Contradictions Resolved — available for free online) [6-3-23]
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How Ancient Authors Wrote (Jimmy Akin, 3-19-22)
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The Resurrection: Hoax or History? [cartoon tract with art by Dan Grajek: 1985]
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Dialogue w Atheist: Joseph of Arimathea “Contradictions” (??) (Lousy Atheist Exegesis Example #5672) [1-7-11]
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Atheist “Refutes” Sermon on the Mount (Or Does He?) [National Catholic Register, 7-23-17]
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What Does “Turn the Other Cheek” Mean? [National Catholic Register, 7-20-19]
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The Signs Of His Coming (David Palm, 1993) [Master’s Thesis on whether Jesus thought the end times were coming during the lifetime of His hearers]
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Gerasenes, Gadarenes, Pigs and “Contradictions” [National Catholic Register, 1-29-21]
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Blaise Pascal on Biblical and Theological Paradox, and Heretics’ Miscomprehension and Consequent Resort to False Dichotomies [Facebook, 12-29-11]
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Manuscript Evidence: NT vs. Plato, Etc. [10-10-15]
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Vatican II Upheld Biblical Inerrancy (vs. David Palm) [4-23-20]
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Who Caused Job to Suffer — God or Satan? [National Catholic Register, 6-28-20]
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God in Heaven & in His Temple: Contradiction? (vs. Dr. Steven DiMattei) [11-23-20]
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Does the Pentateuch Claim to be Inspired Revelation? [Facebook, 12-13-22]
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Does Massive Third-Person Reference to Moses in the Pentateuch Prove That Moses Didn’t Write It? [Facebook, 12-13-22]
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Reputed Biblical Moral Difficulties & Internal Confusion (Ch. 10 of my book, Inspired!: 198 Supposed Biblical Contradictions Resolved) [1-23-25]
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Genesis, Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Moses, & Other Early Figures
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Historicity of Adam and Eve [9-23-11; rev. 1-6-22]
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Defending the Historical Adam of Genesis (vs. Eric S. Giunta) [9-25-11]
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“Where Did Cain Get His Wife?” [3-7-13]
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“Did Adam and Eve Really Exist?” (Dr. Dennis Bonnette, Crisis Magazine, 11-24-14)
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Noah’s Flood & Catholicism: Basic Facts [8-18-15]
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The Genesis Creation Accounts and Hebrew Time [National Catholic Register, 7-2-17]
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New Testament Evidence for Noah’s Existence [National Catholic Register, 3-11-18]
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Dialogue on How Cain Found a Wife [6-22-18]
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Scripture, Science, Genesis, & Evolutionary Theory: Mini-Dialogue with an Atheist [8-14-18; rev. 2-18-19]
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Orthodox Interpretation of Genesis and the Serpent [National Catholic Register, 11-19-18]
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“Higher” Hapless Haranguing of Hypothetical Hittites (19th C.) [10-21-11; abridged 7-7-20]
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Moses & Aaron & Their Staff(s): Biblical Contradictions? (vs. Dr. Steven DiMattei) [11-21-20]
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Golden Calf & Cherubim: Biblical Contradiction? (vs. Dr. Steven DiMattei) [11-23-20]
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A Bible Puzzle About the Staff of Moses and Aaron [National Catholic Register, 1-14-21]
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Bible and Science
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FEATURED: Bible & Archaeology / Bible & Science (A Collection) [6-30-21]
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Old Earth, Flood Geology, Local Flood, & Uniformitarianism (vs. Kevin Rice) [5-25-04; many defunct links removed and new ones added: 5-10-17]
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Biblical Flat Earth (?) Cosmology: Dialogue w Atheist (vs. Matthew Green) [9-11-06]
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Flat Earth: Biblical Teaching? (vs. Ed Babinski) [9-17-06]
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Scripture, Science, Genesis, & Evolutionary Theory: Mini-Dialogue with an Atheist [8-14-18; rev. 2-18-19]
The Bible and Mythical Animals[National Catholic Register, 10-9-19]
The Bible is Not “Anti-Scientific,” as Skeptics Claim[National Catholic Register, 10-23-19]
Herod Agrippa I “Eaten By Worms”: Myth or Plausible? [6-20-23]
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Massacres and Wars of Annihilation / God’s Judgment
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