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Most of us are suspicious of new Bibles, being familiar with the 200 plus "translations" offered in the marketplace today. Textual criticism is such an obscure, complex, and tedious field. A major block of time is required to get to the bottom of the question of accuracy.
Wilber N. Pickering states in "What Difference Does it Make?" THE IDENTITY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT TEXT (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1980) that "until such a time as a good translation of the Majority Text becomes available, the best current English version of the New Testament is the NKJV -- an excellent translation of a good Greek text."
He goes on to point out that all modern translations except the AKJV, NKJV, and MKJV (each modified literal translations), attack the "most basic doctrine of all, divine inspiration of the text," and put at risk or weaken other cardinal Christian doctrine such as Eternal Judgment, The Ascension, and The Deity of Christ. All this has been done contrary to the Word of God found in Deuteronomy 4:2, 12:32; Proverbs 30:6; Jeremiah 26:2, and Galatians 3:15.
For a detailed analysis of other major translations of the Bible see Jay P. Green, Sr., and Peter J. Johnston, UNHOLY HANDS ON THE BIBLE, VOLUME II: AN EXAMINATION OF SIX MAJOR NEW VERSIONS, (Lafayette, IN: Sovereign Grace Trust Fund, 1992).
The publisher states, "the New King James Version follows the historical precedent of the Authorized King James Version in maintaining a literal approach to translation, except were the idiom of the original language cannot be translated directly into our tongue."
The NKJV stays with the traditional text, but modifies it to improved accuracy and understandability. Variations are given as textual notes in the side column, so the reader can make his own comparisons to the Critical Text and to the Majority Text.
The editors state in the preface "the textual notes reflect the scholarship of the past 150 years and will assist the reader to observe the variations between the different manuscript traditions of the New Testament. Such information is generally not available in English translations of the New Testament." The side column also provides alternative translations, equivalent translations, literal translations, explanatory notes, and language notes.
For a discerning critique of the NKJV translation and Revised Authorized Version, as the NKJV is known in Great Britain, see REMARKS ON THE NEW KING JAMES VERSION AND REVISED AUTHORIZED VERSION by D.K. Madden, (Petersburg, OH [Pilgrim Brethren Press, P.O. Box 171, Petersburg 44454]: Pilgrim Brethren Press, 1991). He points out some noteworthy inaccuracies and weaknesses introduced by the NKJV translation, but they seem to be outweighed by the NKJV corrections of inaccuracies and weaknesses of the AKJV.
The Holy Bible is the best commentary on itself, a truth that came out of the Reformation. The focus of these study notes is unreservedly Biblical, and they are full of supporting cross references, making them refreshingly authoritative and transparent.
The study notes combine the modern scholarship by J.I. Packer, Moises Silva, Luder Whitlock, Edmund Clowney, Roger Nicole, R. Laird Harris, and many others -- over 50 scholars contributed to this work -- with the insights of Reformers such as John Calvin, Martin Luther, John Knox, and Theodore Beza.
The Theological Notes will bless the soul and delight the purist with the caveat noted above. And they are indexed.
God's character and plan of salvation for mankind shine clearly from the Theological Notes, Study Notes, and Chapter Introductions.
The NKJV text reads smoothly. Among other modifications to grammar and wording, the pronouns "thee," "thou," and "ye," and the endings "-eth" and "-est" have been removed.
The devotional quality attached to the Elizabethan English of the AKJV can not be matched. This writer, for one, will continue to memorize Scripture from THE 1769 AUTHORIZED VERSION KING JAMES BIBLE, with the amendments of Noah Webster (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press). He will continue to use YOUNG'S LITERAL TRANSLATION OF THE HOLY BIBLE, 2nd revised edition (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1956, 1898) to check other translations.
In general, the larger the database, the more valuable it is to the user. The REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE provides "the most comprehensive set of helps in study Bible format for Christians interest in the Reformed tradition."
Biblicists recognize that the Bible itself becomes the ultimate index. The REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE is bound to become a notebook and principle index for many who search the Scripture for practical guidance for daily life.
By transferring markings and notes from previous study Bibles, the reader will have the added pleasure of reading Reformed study notes for favorite verses.
Readers who appreciate book design, page style, format, and typography will be pleased with the intelligent and aesthetic composition of this Bible. Features making it easy to read and study are:
Text is in single columns.
"Prose is divided into paragraphs to indicate the structure of thought."
Bold type is used generously to guide the eye.
"Bold subheadings assist the reader to identify topics and transitions in the Biblical context."
Large dropped caps and dropped numbers further organized text.
Oblique type in the New Testament indicates quotes from the Old Testament.
"Poetry is structured as contemporary verse to reflect the poetic form and beauty of the passage in the original language"
Maps inserted in the text at relevant places assists the reader's comprehension and memory by association.
Icons are used tastefully.
Extra line space between study notes assists the eye in separating the notes.
Ample use of white space leaving room for reader marks and notes.
Christians who have arrived at a Reformed position will applaud the REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE as the finest study Bible to appear since the
GENEVA BIBLE
, 1599 edition, Additional Title: (Bible. English. Geneva. 1599.) The Bible, that is, the Holy Scriptures conteined in the Olde and Newe Testament: translated according to the Ebrew and Greeke, and conferred with the best translations in diuers languages; with most profitable annotations upon all the hard places, and other things of great importance ... (London: Imprinted by the Deputies of C. Barker, 1599), EEBO and THE WESTMINSTER ANNOTATIONS AND COMMENTARY ON THE WHOLE BIBLE, 6 volumes, by the Westminster Divines and other Puritans (Gouge, Gataker, et al.) in 1657, Additional Title: Annotations Upon all the Books of the Old and New Testament: This Third, above the First and Second, Edition so enlarged, As they make an entire Commentary on the Sacred Scriptures: The like never before published in English. Wherein the Text is Explained, Doubts Resolved, Scripture Parallel'd, and Various Readings observed; By the Labour of certain Learned Divines thereunto appointed, and therein employed, As is expressed in the Preface, 1657, EEBO.
We owe a debt of gratitude to the Foundation for Reformation who "established the vision for the NEW GENEVA STUDY BIBLE [now the REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE] and who provided the financial support for the project," to R.C. Sproul, general editor, to the editorial staff, and to the contributors.
We are also indebted to Thomas Nelson Publishers for the excellent publication. After millions spent on advertising Bibles, estimates are that the NKJV has sold "only 2 million or so compared to some 150 million of other new versions."
The 2153 pages must be turned carefully. They are large, 6 1/2 X 9 1/4 inches, and on thin paper. The volume is 1 1/2 inches thick.
The REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE is available in a variety of bindings and thumb indexed at discount prices.
It is also available in Logos Library System (LLS) format in the Ultimate Bible Reference Library by Nelson Reference. It may be used in combination with THE NEW TREASURY OF SCRIPTURE KNOWLEDGE which is included in the ULTIMATE BIBLE REFERENCE LIBRARY.
The electronic edition in (LLS), does not include the margin notes, that is, the side column that provides alternative translations, equivalent translations, literal translations, explanatory notes, and language notes. However, it does contain all the text notes appearing at the foot of the page in the printed edition.
Nelson Reference, Ultimate Bible Reference Library (Nelson Reference, October 15, 2002).
Includes THE NEW GENEVA STUDY BIBLE, THE NEW TREASURY OF SCRIPTURE KNOWLEDGE, THE NEW NAVE'S TOPICAL BIBLE, MATTHEW HENRY'S COMMENTARY (complete and unabridged) and about 55 other works. Logos Library System format. Current street price is about $20.00. An extraordinary value.
Users of the REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE should also be familiar with The Westminster Standards and family of documents, the doctrine of the Mediatorial Dominion of Jesus Christ, and the Covenanted Reformation of Scotland. See also:
"The Westminster Confession of Faith (The Westminster Standards) and Related Works: A Study Guide," http://members.aol.com/lettermen2/suggest.html
Westminster Assembly (1643-1652), The Westminster Confession of Faith (Glasgow, Scotland [Free Presbyterian Publications, 133 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6LE]: Free Presbyterian Publication, 1995). ISBN 0902506080 (casebound) and ISBN 0902506358 (paperback), Still Waters Revival Books, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Also available from Free Presbyterian Publications:

http://psalms4u.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CCP&Pro...
" 'The product of Puritan conflict,' stated Shedd, reaching 'a perfection of statement never elsewhere achieved.' All that learning the most profound and extensive, intellect the most acute and searching, and piety the most sincere and earnest, could accomplish, was thus concentrated in the Westminster Assembly's Confession of Faith, which may be safely termed the most perfect statement of Systematic Theology ever framed by the Christian Church,' writes Hetherington (The History of the Westminster Assembly of Divines), p. 345. Concerning the Shorter Catechism, which is one of the items also included in this book, Mitchell notes: 'it is a thoroughly Calvinistic and Puritan catechism, the ripest fruit of the Assembly's thought and experience, maturing and finally fixing the definitions of theological terms to which Puritanism for half a century had been leading up and gradually coming closer and closer to in its legion of catechisms' (Westminster Assembly: Its History and Standards, p. 431). The Westminster Confession of Faith is the greatest of all the creeds of the Christian church. The church of Christ cannot be creedless and live. Especially in an age of doubt and confusion, it is her duty to define and proclaim the one true faith. Nowhere has the Reformed church done this so effectively as in the Westminster Confession and family of documents. This book represents Reformed thinking at its purest and best. It was intended, as part of the Covenanted Reformation taking place during its compilation, to be adopted as the binding confessional standard for every individual, family, court, church, and legislature in the British Isles." -- SWRB
This is considered to be the definitive publication of the Westminster family of documents. It includes the following:
To the Christian Reader, Especially Heads of Families, Mr. Thomas Manton's Epistle to the Reader,
The Confession of Faith (1646), the full and original edition with Scripture proofs written out,
The Larger Catechism with Scripture proofs written out,
The Shorter Catechism with Scripture proofs written out,
The Sum of Saving Knowledge,
The National Covenant,
The Solemn League and Covenant,
A Solemn Acknowledgement of Publick Sins and Breaches of the Covenant; and a Solemn Engagement to all the Duties Contained Therein
CD #1, Reformation Bookshelf 30 CD Set

http://www.swrb.com/Puritan/reformation-bookshelf-CDs.htm
The Directory for the Public Worship of God,
The Form of Presbyterial Church Government, and
The Directory for Family Worship.
The Westminster Confession of Faith is said to be the finest summary of The Holy Bible available. It is recommended for daily devotions. Among the ten greatest works in the English language.
"The Westminster Confession of Faith (The Westminster Standards) and Related Works: A Study Guide"

http://members.aol.com/lettermen2/suggest.html
For commentaries see the following topical listing:
"The Westminster Confession and Family of Documents"

http://members.aol.com/lettermen7/bcrr9cha.html#wcf.
Westminster Larger Catechism With Proof Texts

http://www.reformed.org/documents/wlc_w_proofs/WLC_frames.html
Westminster Confession of Faith With Scripture Proofs

http://www.reformed.org/documents/wcf_with_proofs/
Scripture Index to the Westminster Standards (The complete Scripture index to the Westminster Confession, Larger and Shorter Catechisms.)

http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/index01.htm
Bordwine, James, A Guide to the Westminster Standards: Confession of Faith and Larger Catechism (Unicoi, TN: (The Trinity Foundation, 1996).
Includes a unique, 100-page topical index to both the Confession and the Catechism.
El Pacto y la Liga Solemn (Spanish translation of the Solemn League & Covenant)

http://www.ecn.ab.ca/prce/books/solemnsp/solemnsp.htm
The Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) with all its subordinate documents in searchable format are found on CD #1 of the Reformation Bookshelf 30 CD Set

http://www.swrb.com/Puritan/reformation-bookshelf-CDs.htm.
Westminster Divines and other Puritans (Gouge, Gataker, et al.), The Westminster Annotations and Commentary on the Whole Bible, 6 volumes, (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 1657), EEBO.
"The original title read: 'Annotations Upon all the Books of the Old and New Testament: This Third, above the First and Second, Edition so enlarged, As they make an entire Commentary on the Sacred Scriptures: The like never before published in English. Wherein the Text is Explained, Doubts Resolved, Scripture Parallel'd, and Various Readings observed; By the Labour of certain Learned Divines thereunto appointed, and therein employed, As is expressed in the Preface.' The preface (found in the first volume) recounts not only a short history of the English Bible, but sets forth the great advantage to true Religion which accrues (contrary to the mysticism of the Anabaptists and the anti-intellectualism of the modern backsliding church) when faithful notes are 'bound in' with the Scripture text -- this bringing forth nothing different than the effect generated (through God's grace) by faithful preaching, faithful commentaries, faithful creeds, faithful covenants, faithful confessions, etc. Pointing out that this blessing from God was never more obvious than in the case of the Geneva Bible and its marginal notes (and that the people knew it to be so when they were left with Bibles without annotations honoring to God), the preface further states, 'hence were divers of the Stationers and Printers of London induced (by the people -- RB) to petition the committee of the Honourable House of Commons, for licence to print the Geneva notes upon the Bible, or that some notes might be fitted to the new translation: which was accordingly granted, with an order for review and correction of those of the Geneva edition, by leaving out such of them as there was cause to dislike, by clearing those that were doubtful, and by supplying such as were defective. For which purpose letters were directed to some of us from the Chair of the Committee for Religion (in 1648 -- RB), and personal invitations to others, to undertake and divide the task among us, and so cometh in our part, whereof we shall give the world a true and just account in that which followeth.' The detailed account which follows in the preface is fascinating, mentioning, among many other things, the divines' 'use of... the Dutch Bibles... set forth at... Holland, by order of the States'.
The diligence given, the energy expended, the obvious humility, and the fearful trembling before God's Word which is evident in these commentators makes this truly a classic Puritan work -- a work of great value! Just knowing, as Barker points out, that this commentary was prepared mostly by Westminster divines, by order of Parliament, at the time of the Assembly" (Puritan Profiles, p. 37),
certainly bodes well for the level of scholarship it contains. Moreover, with Gouge, one of the most respected English Covenanters at the Assembly playing a major role, the thoughtful student of Scripture and history ought to take note: for a theological feast of mature Puritan thought surely awaits those that sup at this table. Esteemed, by the mid-1640's, 'as the father of the London Ministers,' Gouge was elected as Assessor for the Westminster Assembly on Nov. 25, 1647. His detractors sometimes called him an "arch Puritan" (cf. Ibid., p. 35). Dr. Gouge's 'share of the useful work consisted of Kings, and the subsequent books down to Esther, inclusive' (Smith, Select Memoirs of English and Scottish Divines, p. 534). Most of the others chosen to this work had similar credentials, though not all exhibit equal proficiency and some later backslid from attainments reached at this point. Nevertheless, when the commentators were first chosen, these Annotations were produced by some of the most qualified English Puritans -- as a historical high water mark for Puritan scholarship was beginning to crest. Furthermore, in prosecuting this work the divines note, 'therefore we have put ourselves to much more pains (for many months) in consulting with many more authors, in several languages, than at first we thought of, that (for the propriety of the original text, for pertinent and profitable variety of versions, for consonancy of parallel Scriptures, and for perspicuity in clearing of the darkest places) we might bring in such observations, as might not only serve to edify the ordinary reader, but might likewise gratify our brethren of the ministry, at least such among them, as have not the means to purchase, or leisure to pursue, so many books, as (by order of the Committee) we were furnished with all, for the finishing of the work, committed to our hands' (Preface). As the work wore on, however, it became apparent that the original intention (of printing these annotations as marginal notes in the Bible) would no longer fit the scope and length of commentary that had been produced. Thus, the notes were not added to the Scriptures directly, but rather published as a separate commentary (which we are offering here) -- except that we have divided the work into six volumes rather than the original two, because of logistics. 2383 (8.5" X 11") pages." -- SWRB
Symington, William, Messiah the Prince or, The Mediatorial Dominion of Jesus Christ (Edmonton, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 1990, 1884). [10287]
"It was deemed essential to the salvation of men that their Redeemer should possess the powers at once of a prophet, a priest, and a king. These offices, while essentially distinct, are necessarily and inseparably connected with one another. Such a union has been by some utterly denied; and its denial has laid foundation for some capital errors, which have exerted a pernicious influence on the Christina church. By others it has been criminally overlooked; and the neglect with which it has been treated has occasioned vague and conflicting conceptions regarding the great work of man's deliverance from sin and wrath by the mediation of the Son of God." -- William Symington
"Andrew Sandlin, editor, of the Chalcedon Report simple states, 'Symington's is just a classic.' It is the standard work on the kingdom of God in English! There is nothing else like it; it is one-of-a kind! It covers the necessity, reality, and qualifications of Christ's dominion over not only the church, but all nations too. Anything less is to rob Christ of His magnificent, majestic, mediatorial glory -- for He is the King of kings and Lord of lords. 'While books on the priestly work of the Redeemer, and especially on the Atonement, are numerous,' notes the introduction to the American edition, 'no formal and exhaustive discussion of the kingly office of the Messiah . . . and its application to various classes of moral agents is elsewhere to be found . . . It is cause for satisfaction that the only treatise, as yet, upon this subject, is a work of signal ability, lucid in arrangement, reverent in spirit, and with hardly an exception, sound and judicious in its conclusion. Its very merits are probably, in part, the reason why no other work on the same subject has appeared, and until it is supplanted by a better work -- an event not likely soon to occur -- it will have a value peculiar to itself'." -- SWRB

References

Clark, Gordon H., "Logical Criticism of Textual Criticism," January/August 1984, in Against the World: The Trinity Review, 1978-1988 (Unicoi, TN: The Trinity Foundation, 1996), pp. 145-157.

Harris, R. Laird, Inspiration and Canonicity of the Bible: An Historical and Exegetical Study (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1978).

Symington, William, Messiah the Prince or, The Mediatorial Dominion of Jesus Christ (Edmonton, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 1990, 1884). [10287]

Madden, D.K., Remarks on the New King James Version and Revised Authorized Version, (Petersburg, OH [Pilgrim Brethren Press, P.O. Box 171, Petersburg 44454]: Pilgrim Brethren Press, 1991).

Martin, James, Origin and History of the New Testament (London, England: Hodder & Stoughton, 1882).

Pickering, Wilbur N., The Identity of the New Testament Text (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1980).

Sproul, R.C. (general editor), "Preface," Reformation Study Bible, NKJV (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1995).

Sturz, Harry A., The Byzantine Text-Type and New Testament Textual Criticism (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1984).

The Greek New Testament According to the Majority Text, 2nd edition (Nashville, NT: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1985).

Burgon, John W., Jay P. Green, Sr. (editor) Unholy Hands on the Bible, Volume I: An Introduction to Textual Criticism Including the Complete Works of John W. Burgon, Dean of Chichester (Lafayette, IN: Sovereign Grace Trust Fund, 1990, 1883).

"Textual Criticism" in Chapter 1 (part 1)

http://members.aol.com/lettermen3/bcrr1cha.html

A Significant and Very Scary Recent Example of Revisionism in Church History: Presbyterian Church in America and R.C. Sproul Guilty of Spiritual Sabotage, Rand Winburn

http://www.iconbusters.com/iconbusters/works-revisionism.htm

ELLIOTT, E.B., Horae Apocalypticae; or, A Commentary on the Apocalypse, Critical and Historical; Including Also an Examination of the Chief Prophecies of Daniel (1862, 4 volumes) (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series and Hardcover. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 1862).
" 'The title continues: "Illustrated by an Apocalyptic Chart, and Engravings from Medals and Other Extant Monuments of Antiquity. With Appendices: Containing, Besides Other matters, A Sketch of the History of Apocalyptic Interpretation, Critical Reviews of the Chief Apocalyptic Counter-Schemes, and Indices.'
"This four volume set is respected by many as a scholarly work on eschatology. It will be especially valuable in our day as it absolutely destroys the Jesuit inspired preterist system by conclusively proving a late date for the writing of the book of Revelation. Elliott also demonstrates the impossibility of the futurist system, which, like preterism, was also concocted (as a system) by the Jesuits to counteract the classic Reformation eschatology called historicism. That this is no small issue is clear, as Kevin Reed exhibits (in his book review titled 'The Ecclesiology of John Foxe: A book review by Kevin Reed of John Foxe and the Elizabethan Church by V. Norskov Olsen [Berkeley: University of California Press, 1973]') by citing Olsen when he writes,
The Counter Reformation is generally considered to have three aspects: the Jesuits, the Inquisition, and the Council of Trent. In view of the significance of the Protestant apocalyptic interpretation of history which prophetically pinpointed step by step the events covering the whole Christian era from the beginning to the end, it seems justifiable to suggest a fourth aspect, namely the praeteristic and futuristic interpretations launched by Catholic expositors as a counterattack (p. 47).
"All the major Reformers and all the major Reformation creeds and confessions adopted the historicist position - and it is this position that Elliott so skillfully defends.
"Sadly, one major warning needs to be given about this book. However valuable the contents are as a defense of historicism (and the late date of the book of Revelation), the author adopted the premillennial heresy (meaning a destructive heresy and not necessarily a damnable heresy; see George Gillespie's Truth and Heresy, free at: http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/TruthHer.htm, for more on the distinction between destructive and damnable heresies) and thus marred an otherwise useful work when he promotes these views. 2611 pages, with a 29 page index.
"The Counter Reformation (had-RB)... three aspects: the Jesuits, the Inquisition, & the Council of Trent. In view of... Protestant apocalyptic interpretation... (i.e. historicism-RB), it seems justifiable to suggest a fourth, ... the preteristic and futuristic interpretations launched by Catholic expositors as a counterattack." -- SWRB
Reformation Bookshelf CD 13 and 14

http://www.swrb.com/Puritan/reformation-bookshelf-CDs.htm
Preterism Refuted (1 of 3)
Historic Reformation Eschatology by E.B. Elliott, David Steele, Alexander M'Leod et al.
"Contains all of the sections from Elliott's classic Horae Apocalypticae (http://www.swrb.com/catalog/e.htm) & five other selections which directly refute (Jesuit inspired) preterism. This set also shows why it is Scripturally impossible for Nero to be the antichrist, while taking a few passing shots a futurism too. Refutes modern Preterists like Gentry, DeMar, & other Reconstructionists too." -- SWRB

http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=124029164
Preterism Refuted (2 of 3)
Historic Reformation Eschatology by E.B. Elliott, David Steele, et al.

http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=12402203052
Preterism Refuted (3 of 3)
"Historic Reformation Eschatology by E.B. Elliott by E.B. Elliott, David Steele, et al.
"Reg Barrow (president of SWRB) notes, 'If I'd had access to this information before I became a Preterist as a young Christian I doubt that I would have ever embraced this erroneous, Jesuit-inspired, reformation-denying heresy -- I can only thank God that He has now led me to the eschatology of the Scriptures and of our Reformed forefathers (i.e. Historicism)'

http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=12502152114
Reformation Bookshelf CD volume 14
All three audio files of Preterism Refuted can be found on Reformation Bookshelf CD volumes 13 and 14.

http://www.swrb.com/Puritan/reformation-bookshelf-CDs.htm

"Why is the Antichrist Necessary?"
"There is an evil permeating professing non-Roman Catholic Christianity in the English-speaking world. This evil has been increasing for the past two hundred years and shows no signs of abating. What was once viewed the standard orthodox Protestant position regarding the prophetic interpretation of the Scriptures has today been nearly extinguished by those calling themselves Protestant, Reformed, Puritan, and Evangelical. The Historical-Continuous School of prophetic interpretation has been replaced by the Futurist, Preterist and Idealist schools. Simply stated, the Historical school has viewed the Revelation as the ongoing, continuous history of the Lord's Elect Church from the days of the Apostle John through the centuries comprising the rise, reign and rule of the Antichrist and his false church, even until the Second Coming of Christ in Judgment. We are then given a glimpse into what is to occur after the Judgments of Christ, when eternity is opened up to us. All but the Historical school place the Antichrist outside the Church, whereas the Historical school recognizes the Antichrist in the midst of the professing, visible Christian Church. This is no small disagreement. One must be right, the other wrong. Because the issue of the Antichrist is prophetic, those in leadership holding teaching and/or pastoring offices and who prophesy erroneously, no matter how sincere, are prophesying falsely. Thus, they are false prophets. False prophets are liars. Liars are not written in the Lamb's book of life, nor are they admitted into New Jerusalem to partake of the tree of life should they continue in their lies. Instead, their end is the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone. (Rev. 21:8, 27; Rev. 22:15)"

http://www.iconbusters.com/iconbusters/docs/why/why.htm

"Forensic Science and the Antichrist"
"In these days of ever-growing heresies, apostasies and rampant unbelief by professing Christians, the battle rages on several fronts. This ministry is especially dedicated to defending classic Reformation truths, not the least of which is the unanimous declaration of the Protestant Reformers that the Antichrist prophesied by Holy Writ was presently in their midst, reigning in the visible Church of God, II Thess. 2:4, under the guise of the Pope of Rome. One does not need to search secret tunnels under Oxford and Cambridge to discover this historic fact. This potent Protestant truth is manifest for all to see. Simply by reading the creeds of the Reformation, available on the Internet, in libraries and bookstores, it quickly becomes apparent that, in their days, no Protestant worthy of the name believed anything less."

http://www.iconbusters.com/iconbusters/science.htm

"The Mystery of Prophecy Explained" (multi-part series)
"The subject of the Revelation, the final Word of God to us, is fraught with warnings concerning the adding to or taking away from that book. That is exactly what is occurring in our generation, unlike any prior generation."

http://www.iconbusters.com/iconbusters/exp/exp1.htm

"R.C. Sproul on Saving Faith," John W. Robbins
"Rather than defending, or even explaining, the Biblical and Reformational doctrine of justification by faith alone – Sproul does not describe it as “Biblical,” or “correct,” but merely as “Luther’s position” and “Luther’s view,” as though the idea of justification by faith alone had originated with Luther – rather than defending justification by faith alone from the charge of antinomianism, as Paul does in Romans, Sproul denigrates justification by the pejorative label “easy-believism.” In so doing he tries to make Rome’s murderous opposition to the Reformation understandable. This is inexcusable in any theologian, especially one who claims to be Reformed."

http://www.trinityfoundation.org/PDF/Review_265_RC_Sproul_on_Faith.pdf

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