The goal of this site is to shed light on a debate that is all too often riddled with lopsided information and zeal that we fear is not according to knowledge. But before we begin, what is this all about in the first place?
1 What Does Scripture Teach About Its Own Preservation?
Does Scripture teach that the Word of God can get lost? What about using a translation that has variants differing from previously received manuscripts? As Reformers who affirm Sola Scriptura, it’s vital that we get our doctrine of the preservation of Scripture from Scripture itself, rather than the traditions of men. Our first question is always, What says the Scripture?
2 Did Jesus Promise to Perfectly Preserve Scripture in Matthew 5:18?
When discussing the doctrine of preservation, some key texts are often brought up. It’s important that we take them seriously and understand what they are saying in their context. Here, we look at a handful of texts — specifically Matthew 5:18, Psalm 12:6-7, and Revelation 22:18-19.
3 Which Version of the Textus Receptus Is Identical to the Autographs?
The Textus Receptus had more editions than the Nestle-Aland Critical Text platform. Like the CT editions, many of them were minor revisions, but the commonly-espoused Scrivener edition popularized by the Trinitarian Bible Society has some interesting changes from the 1550 Stephanus and 1598 Beza New Testaments. If the Textus Receptus is identical to the original autographs, which version achieved this?
4 What Did Godly Men Mean When They Said Scripture Was “Kept Pure in All Ages”?
We’re not left up to vain speculation about what this clause meant to godly men such as John Calvin and C.H. Spurgeon. The phrase “kept pure in all ages” as popularized in Chapter 1 Paragraph 8 of both WCF and 2LBFC meant something to these men that come as a surprise.
5 Wouldn’t a Lack of the Exact Autographs Rob the Scripture of Its Authority?
The Scripture carries with it the authority of being the very words of God. What happens to this authority if we print a changing Greek New Testament? Doesn’t that undermine the confidence and authority that we must have in Scripture? This is an important concern and warrants a dedicated article.
6 Why Reject the Greek Text Used By the Reformers? (And Other Reasonable Objections)
Aren’t German liberals deciding what the modern English Bible versions say? Don’t they lack major portions of Scripture? Aren’t modern Bibles dumbing down the culture? Don’t alternative readings cause confusion and undermine people’s understanding of reliability? In this article, we deal with various concerns that are frequently brought up in the TR controversy.
7 Are There Any Good Alternatives to the Textus Receptus Only Movement?
Sometimes people stay in a movement because, despite its shortcomings, it remains the best option out there. Is that the case for the TR Only movement? Are there any good alternatives for someone who is questioning its Biblical and historical viability?