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Eschatological presuppositions and literal interpretation

The word ‘literally’ is one of the most misused and abused words in the contemporary English language.[1] –Craig Carter, professor of theology at Tyndale University College and Seminary

Currently in its 55th year of publication, the Creation Research Society Quarterly journal is the longest running periodical amongst the creationist technical literature. I am certainly in no position to question the scientific research or calculations found in many of the papers in CRSQ, most of which are well over my head. Nevertheless, all Christians are under the obligation to evaluate every proposition and point of doctrine (cosmological models not excepted) according to the Bible and determine whether or not the relevant Scripture references have been properly exegeted. Continue reading…

Book review: Better than the Beginning, by Richard Barcellos

Following is my review of Dr. Richard Barcellos’ book, Better than the Beginning: Creation in Biblical Perspective (2013, Reformed Baptist Academic Press). The review was first published in the Creation Research Society Quarterly journal (volume 54(1), pages 80—81). Subsequent to the publication of this review in CRSQ, the books mentioned in the last paragraph have since become available. Links to those resources are provided.

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