Understanding the Bible
By Dr. Herbert Samworth In our studies of the Openness of God theology, we have noted the challenge that it presents to the classical doctrine of God. The classical doctrine of God describes Him as sovereign over all His creation. In contrast, Openness theology...
Understanding the Bible
By Dr. Herbert Samworth In our previous article we stated that the Openness of God theology was causing a great stir in the Evangelical Church. In the present article we will note the views of the Openness theologians, especially how they interpret the text of...
Understanding the Bible
By Dr. Herbert Samworth In February 1990 I was teaching a class at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Being an adjunct professor, I often came early to read some of the periodicals in the Library. One day I happened to pick up a copy...
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...
