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Abstract This article examines the theological and logical tensions in Matthew Verschuur’s defense of the Pure Cambridge Edition (PCE) against my recent critique. It explores three interrelated issues: Providence, Special Revelation, and Verbal Equivalence. Verschuur claims the PCE is the providentially perfected form of the King James Bible, denying reliance[…]
Have you ever felt the tension between who you know you should be and how you actually live? This struggle isn’t new—it’s been the experience of believers since the earliest days of the church. The apostle Paul addressed this very issue in his letter to the Galatians, and his words[…]
Abstract Recently, Matthew Vershuur put out an article alleging that I (Bryan Ross) had misrepresented him and his unique position on the Pure Cambridge Edition (PCE) of the King James Bible (KJB). Matthew’s article comes with a history of back-and-forth discussion. This article examines three key documents that frame an[…]
There’s something deeply counterintuitive about the Christian life. We’re told we have liberty, yet we’re called to serve (Gal. 5:13). We’re free from the law, yet we fulfill its deepest requirements (Gal. .5:14). We possess the Spirit, yet we battle the flesh daily (Gal. 5:15-16). How do we make sense[…]
In a world characterized by emotional extremes, heated arguments, and wild swings of passion, there’s a quiet virtue that seems almost countercultural: temperance. This ancient biblical principle offers believers a pathway to stability, credibility, and spiritual maturity that stands in stark contrast to the chaos surrounding us. Understanding Temperance When[…]
In a world that celebrates assertiveness, dominance, and standing your ground at all costs, the biblical concept of meekness seems almost countercultural—perhaps even weak. Yet when we examine Scripture carefully, we discover that meekness is anything but weakness. It’s a powerful virtue that characterized some of the Bible’s greatest heroes[…]
When we think about faith, our minds often drift to our own ability to believe—our capacity to trust God, to hold firm when circumstances challenge us, or to maintain confidence in prayer. But what if we’ve been looking at faith from the wrong angle? What if the most important aspect[…]
In a world often clouded by darkness and despair, it’s easy to lose sight of one fundamental truth: God is good. This simple yet profound statement forms the bedrock of our faith and shapes our understanding of the divine nature. Today, let’s explore the concept of goodness as an attribute[…]
In a world that often values aggression and harshness, we are called to embody a different kind of strength – one rooted in gentleness. This gentleness isn’t weakness; rather, it’s a powerful attribute of God Himself, manifested through His Spirit in the lives of believers. As we explore the fruit[…]
(Note: the research for this article was taken from Lesson 22 of the Come Let Us Reason Together class taught a Grace Life Bible Church on Sunday, October 5. This link provides the source citations for the various points summarized in this article. Also consider reading Arnold D. Elhert’s A[…]