Brian H . Wagner
Veritas Baptist College, Ministry Department, Faculty Member
- Theology and Church History, Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Greek Bible/New Testament, Old Testament Textual Criticism, New Testament Textual Criticism, Old Testament Theology, and 14 moreNew Testament Theology, Old Testament Exegesis, New testament exegesis, New Testament Greek Grammar, Biblical Exegesis, New Testament Greek Exegesis, Church History, Medieval Church History, Early Church History, Reformation Studies, Reformation History, Calvinism, Dispensationalism, and Systematic Theologyedit
- Instructor of Theology, Church History, and Biblical Languages at Veritas Baptist College, fka Virginia Baptist Colle... moreInstructor of Theology, Church History, and Biblical Languages at Veritas Baptist College, fka Virginia Baptist College, since 2004
PLEASE feel free to contact me - brian.wagner@vbc.eduedit
Review of Dawkins' arguments.
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Critique of Dawkins book - The God Delusion, 2nd edition
errata - pg 96, fourth sentence, should read - "Dawkins does mention the names of the one true God..."
errata - pg 96, fourth sentence, should read - "Dawkins does mention the names of the one true God..."
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A brief history of Inerrancy in the USA in the 20th century following especially the influence of Warfield, Fosdick, Lindsell, and Pinnock.
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This is a personal survey and evaluation of the presuppositions, history, and practices used in New Testament textual criticism. An attempt is made to show the importance of the presupposition of divine preservation for widespread use in... more
This is a personal survey and evaluation of the presuppositions, history, and practices used in New Testament textual criticism. An attempt is made to show the importance of the presupposition of divine preservation for widespread use in early versions to help determine which readings among extant Greek manuscripts best reflect the original.
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This is an analysis of the Book of Ecclesiastes to support the view that this OT book's main purpose was evangelistic for a Gentile audience, and that such a purpose makes this book very relevant for today.
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A quick survey of Christian History for testimony to the doctrine of Scripture's perspicuity, looking at Paul, Irenaeus, the Paulicians, the Petrobusians, and Balthazar Hubmaier.
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An evaluation of the Westminster Confession Chapter 3 presentation of its view of divine election unto salvation and the Scriptures cited in support.
Research Interests: Theology, Historical Theology, Systematic Theology, Calvinism, Biblical Theology, and 3 moreSoteriology, Doctrine of God, Christology, Soteriology, Historical Theology, Biblical Studies, Dogmatic Theology, Analytic Theology, Continental Theology, Biblical Theology, Thomas F. Torrance, Karl Barth, John Calvin, Systematic Theology, and Westminster Confession
This is a survey of the view of Irenaeus' view of Scripture and tradition as detailed in Against Heresies. Also addressed is whether this accurately reflects a major 2nd century view of the relative authority of Scripture and tradition... more
This is a survey of the view of Irenaeus' view of Scripture and tradition as detailed in Against Heresies. Also addressed is whether this accurately reflects a major 2nd century view of the relative authority of Scripture and tradition for Christian faith and practice.
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This is a doctrinal statement endeavoring to use only wording from Scripture edited together to be a reflection of the Sound Doctrine every elder must profess as true to be qualified to be an elder/pastor. (Titus 1:9)
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Exegetical commentary on the third epistle by John
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An examination of models of Law and Grace as it relates to ethical decisions Christians must make. If you wish to discuss this paper, please feel free to contact me - brian.wagner@vbc.edu
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errata in first paragraph - should read A.D. 385, not A.D. 365
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The following are exegetical insights for one of two passages proposed as the strongest, clearest texts teaching the objective perspicuity of Scripture
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An overview of Gordon Clark's life including an annotated bibliograpy of his works and a summary and critique of his apologetic method is presented in detailed outline form.
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The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts and counter texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical... more
The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts and counter texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic comments of each theologian are given, with the highlighted portions then critiqued. Finally, exegetical reasons are provided for rejecting the Calvinistic implications that were read into this text by those popular theologians. Romans 2:4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? Commentary by Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur John Calvin said
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The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts and counter texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical... more
The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts and counter texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic comments of each theologian are given, with the highlighted portions then critiqued. Finally, exegetical reasons are provided for rejecting the Calvinistic implications that were read into this text by those popular theologians. Luke 8:12 "Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved." Commentary by Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur John Calvin said-11. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12. And they that (received the seed) near the road are those who hear: afterwards cometh the devil, and taketh the word out of their heart, that they may not believe and be saved….
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The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic... more
The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic comments of each theologian are given, with the highlighted portions then critiqued. Finally, exegetical reasons are provided for rejecting the Calvinistic implications that were read into this text by those popular theologians.
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The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic... more
The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic comments of each theologian are given, with the highlighted portions then critiqued. Finally, exegetical reasons are provided for rejecting the Calvinistic implications that were read into this text by those popular theologians.
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The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic... more
The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic comments of each theologian are given, with the highlighted portions then critiqued. Finally, exegetical reasons are provided for rejecting the Calvinistic implications that were read into this text by those popular theologians.
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The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic... more
The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic comments of each theologian are given, with the highlighted portions then critiqued. Finally, exegetical reasons are provided for rejecting the Calvinistic implications that were read into this text by those popular theologians.
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The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic... more
The following is a sample section for a book being worked on that critiques the expositions of Calvin, Gill, and MacArthur of favorite proof texts of Calvinism in their commentaries, plus a personal exegetical contribution. The basic comments of each theologian are given, with the highlighted portions then critiqued. Finally, exegetical reasons are provided for rejecting the Calvinistic implications that were read into this text by those popular theologians.
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7 Reasons from Context & Grammar Showing Eph 1:4 Teaches Corporate Future Blessing … not Divine Individual Election
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7 Reasons from Context & Grammar Showing Rom 8:29-30 Teaches Combined Blessings of Salvation … not Divine Individual Election
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This was a facebook discussion from the site - Calvinism Theology vs the Rest of Christianity. Please feel free to contact me directly - brianwagner@vbc.edu if you wish to discuss this further. Looking at the context and grammar of Acts... more
This was a facebook discussion from the site - Calvinism Theology vs the Rest of Christianity. Please feel free to contact me directly - brianwagner@vbc.edu if you wish to discuss this further.
Looking at the context and grammar of Acts 13:48, there is more evidence that Luke is recording how the Gentiles got in line to receive everlasting life to make a personal commitment of faith in response to Paul's preaching than there is proof of a pre-creation selection of individuals for everlasting life.
Looking at the context and grammar of Acts 13:48, there is more evidence that Luke is recording how the Gentiles got in line to receive everlasting life to make a personal commitment of faith in response to Paul's preaching than there is proof of a pre-creation selection of individuals for everlasting life.
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Suggestion that the Hebrew text of Deuteronomy 29:4 might allow for a divine rhetorical question as the best possible translation. Feel free to discuss further with me by email - brianwagner@vbc.edu
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Discussion of the Hebrew text concerning whether "days" is the proper reference to be associated with "all of them were written". Join the dialog at http://pastors.freeforums.net/thread/33/psalm-139-written-before-birth
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Discussion of why the passive verbs in Romans 10:10 are not translated as passives normally are. Join the discussion at http://pastors.freeforums.net/thread/23/romans-translating-passive-verbs-literally
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This is thorough overview and critique of this classic dispensational Introduction to the Old Testament, noting what it rightly includes as well as what should have been added to make it even better.
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Personal review of the 16 arguments presented by Owen in support of the doctrine of Limited Atonement.
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Critique of the third chapter from Kept By the Power of God, by I Howard Marshall
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This is a series of theological essays on important questions concerning the doctrine of God!
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This is a series of theological essays on important questions concerning the doctrine of the church!
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This is a series of theological essays on important questions concerning the doctrine of end time events!
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The direction of this paper for this topic included surveying most of the major literature concerning the doctrine of the perspicuity of Scripture during the history of the Christianity. From before the Protestant Reformation, the... more
The direction of this paper for this topic included surveying most of the major literature concerning the doctrine of the perspicuity of Scripture during the history of the Christianity. From before the Protestant Reformation, the pre-Nicene witness of Irenaeus, and the post-Nicene examples of the Paulicians and the Petrobrusians are discussed. Some contrast is made with the magisterial views of Augustine, Gregory and Aquinas. From the time of the Protestant Reformation those presented, who have written significantly about the perspicuity of Scripture, include the reformers Luther and Hubmaier, the enlightenment evangelicals Francis Turretin and John Owen, and modern theologians Wayne Grudem, Mark Thompson, and Greg Allison. A special emphasis was made to report from these writings any recognition of objective clarity as well as any associations made between Biblical clarity and the application of its authority.
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This paper will present a brief biblical overview of the doctrine of the perspicuity of Scripture. Then two proposals will be made. First, there are tests for the objective perspicuity of the Scripture. Second, an essential step for... more
This paper will present a brief biblical overview of the doctrine of the perspicuity of Scripture. Then two proposals will be made. First, there are tests for the objective perspicuity of the Scripture. Second, an essential step for evangelical ecumenism is recognizing Scripture’s authoritative clear determination of what the gospel is, what sound doctrine is, and what doubtful things are.
Research Interests: Hermeneutics, Biblical Studies, Biblical Theology, Ecumenical Theology, Evangelicalism, and 11 moreEvangelical movements, Biblical Interpretation, Evangelical Theology, Ecumenical dialogues, Ecumenical and Interfaith Dialogue, Biblical Exegesis, Evangelism, Ecumenism, Ecumenical Ecclesiology, Biblical Hermeneutics, and New Evangelization
This presentation paper covers the Scriptural evidence that contradicts the premise of settled foreknowledge before creation, as presented in Calvinism, Arminianism, and Molinism. It especially surveys the passages where God is said to... more
This presentation paper covers the Scriptural evidence that contradicts the premise of settled foreknowledge before creation, as presented in Calvinism, Arminianism, and Molinism. It especially surveys the passages where God is said to make decisions/choices which stand in contradiction to the premise that all His choices were already finalized before creation.
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Three easy gospel lessons using Christian Scriptures to find the answers from God to aid in overcoming depression. The truths will be discovered concerning God's main purpose for each of our lives, God's value of love on our lives, and... more
Three easy gospel lessons using Christian Scriptures to find the answers from God to aid in overcoming depression. The truths will be discovered concerning God's main purpose for each of our lives, God's value of love on our lives, and the hope we can develop for our future with God. These lessons are especially designed for those who struggle with depression who are not yet Christians or might think they are, but often doubt any close relationship with God. It would be helpful to go over the answers with another Christian that you respect.
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Please feel free to copy, and to distribute as it might meet the purpose of helping yourself and others get to understand the purpose, person, and authority of Jesus' life and His teaching according to the Gospel of John. Anyone who is... more
Please feel free to copy, and to distribute as it might meet the purpose of helping yourself and others get to understand the purpose, person, and authority of Jesus' life and His teaching according to the Gospel of John.
Anyone who is seeking helpful interaction while or after completing these studies may feel free to contact me by email - brianwagner@vbc.edu
Anyone who is seeking helpful interaction while or after completing these studies may feel free to contact me by email - brianwagner@vbc.edu
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Good Historical/Theological discussion of evidence for and against Barnabas as the author of Hebrews.