Understanding the Bible
By Dr. Herbert Samworth The Doctrine of Justification was discussed thoroughly at the time of the Reformation and became the doctrine of a standing or falling Church. One might have thought that this would have settled discussion regarding its meaning and...
Understanding the Bible
By Dr. Herbert Samworth In our second article on the doctrine of justification, we will trace the history of this doctrine from the Patristic Age to the Reformation. Theologians often speak of what they call “the development of doctrine.” This does...
Understanding the Bible
By Dr. Herbert Samworth In the midst of a dialogue with his friends as he sorted through what had taken place in his life, Job uttered these words, “But how can a man be right with God?” (Job 9:2). They may be the most poignant words that have ever...
Understanding the Bible
By Dr. Herbert Samworth One of the memories that I have from my growing up years was listening to the news reports on the radio. I remember that the program my parents listened to began with the reporter often uttering these words, “Ladies and gentlemen, we have...
Understanding the Bible
By Dr. Herbert Samworth One of the most precious promises found in Scripture is 1 John 5:13: “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know that you have eternal life.” In this verse, the...
Understanding the Bible
By Dr. Herbert Samworth This is Part 3 of a series that explores the ECT – Evangelicals and Catholics Together – and its basic tenets. Click here to read Part 1 on the “Origins of Evangelicals and Catholics Together.” Click here for Part 2 on...
Understanding the Bible
By Dr. Herbert Samworth This is Part 2 of a series that explores the ECT – Evangelicals and Catholics Together – and its basic tenets. Click here to read Part 1 on the “Origins of Evangelicals and Catholics Together.” We are...
Understanding the Bible
By Dr. Herbert Samworth Nearly ten years have passed since a joint committee of Romans Catholics and Evangelicals issued a statement entitled Evangelicals and Catholics Together: the Christian Mission in the Third Millennium (ECT). During this time three...
Understanding the Bible
By Dr. Herbert Samworth Mel Gibson’s film, The Passion of the Christ, has brought Christians around the world together in a offering of gratitude to God for what Christ suffered on our behalf through his arrest, trial, and crucifixion. But it has also...
Understanding the Bible
By Rev. Charles Cooper The components of a wholistic biblical method of interpretation include literature, grammar, history, context, and theology. These five components are critical in discovering the Author/author’s intended meaning....
