by Steve Spurlin | Dec 26, 2017 | Bible, Hermeneutics, History
Dispensationalism: Product of Consistent Application of Reformation Hermeneutic One important thing that the Reformers lacked was the consistent application of their own hermeneutic principles. When this is said, it must be noted that it is a blanket statement with...
by Steve Spurlin | Dec 18, 2017 | Hermeneutics, History
The Dark Age and the Medieval Period (c. 300-1517 AD) Although literal, normal interpretation did exist during this period, the prevailing form of interpretation was that of allegorical, which was strictly employed by the Roman Catholic Church. The Roman church’s...
by Steve Spurlin | Dec 8, 2017 | Bible Exegesis/Exposition, Featured, Hermeneutics, History
The date was October 31, 1517. A young Augustinian monk nailed a list of ninety-five points of disagreement with the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church. His name, of course, was Martin Luther. Most people in the sphere of Christendom know his name. However,...
by Steve Spurlin | Oct 18, 2017 | Bible, Church and Ministry, Communication, Culture
Relevance. Is God’s word relevant for today? Has the Church become an irrelevant relic of the past, or does the Church of Jesus Christ (not of latter day saints) still have something to offer our current postmodern, post-Christian culture? There are many who believe...