Book review: "THE RECEIVED TEXT: A Field Guide" by Taylor DeSoto
by Dr. John S. Waldrip on June 10th, 2025
What is your primary interest? Is it the confirmation of your biases or an unsettled but closer to the truth position that demands precision of thought and reconsideration of your assumptions?  Surprisingly to many (if not most), the truth does not lie at the extremes. At one extreme is the notion that God's Word was not available until the arrival of the KJV. At the other extreme is the idea that...  Read More
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Book review: "Reality for Believers in Death" by David H. J. Gay
by Dr. John S. Waldrip on June 2nd, 2025
David H. J. Gay, a friend, has a penetrating style that reflects a laser-like focus on Bible truth.His writings of late zero in on the drift away from doctrinal certainties in his efforts to foster a return to the clear presentations of Scripture.In this book he shows his readers that heaven is not the ultimate for the believer, but a way station on the way to resurrection glory.It is a great read...  Read More
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“The History & Theology of Calvinism, by Curt Daniel, Chapter 53, ‘Limited Atonement.’”
by Dr. John S. Waldrip on May 1st, 2025
This will almost certainly be the most inflammatory posting regarding my reviews of the chapters in The History & Theology of Calvinism. Once more, I must admit to being at a loss as to why so many brethren are as excitable about this issue as they are. I suppose many have embraced dogmatic opinions about the topic without reading anything written by well-informed authors.As well, my experience su...  Read More
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Should We Trade in Funerals for 'Celebrations of Life?
by Dr. John S. Waldrip on March 27th, 2025
I copied this in the dim recesses of the past, only for my ever-faithful secretary to discover it. However, it reflects a sentiment I have long held and was recently reminded of at the passing of a dear friend. I offer it to you for consideration and possible use. Click to see the full-size image. Download and use as it suits you....  Read More
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