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Symphonic Theology: Pastoral Healing in the Miracles Controversy

  • Semi-Technical
  • Vern S. Poythress

Applying the theory of perspectivism can help achieve doctrinal synthesis. This article applies this theory to the debate around miracles and healing, showing how to approach individuals with different beliefs using this method.

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Symphonic Theology: A Test Case - Miracles

  • Semi-Technical
  • Vern S. Poythress

This article shows how the application of the theory of perspectivism works, with the goal of achieving doctrinal synthesis. Using miracles as an example, the author gives a definition of a miracle, shows the relationship between miracles and natural law, and evaluates the claim that miracles have ceased.

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Symphonic Theology: Distinctive Methods in Symphonic Theology

  • Semi-Technical
  • Vern S. Poythress

This article applies the theory of perspectivism to the exegesis of Bible texts. The author discusses the topic of doctrinal synthesis, and provides an example of arguing with adoptionists about Christ's divinity.

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Symphonic Theology: Twelve Maxims of Symphonic Theology

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  • Vern S. Poythress

In seeking to apply the theory of perspectivism to Bible reading, this article shares principles that must govern such an application of perspectives. These principles are: aspects of the use of language, the relationship between systematic theology terms and biblical terms, the limitedness of knowledge we possess, the different perspectives of biblical writers, and the biblical motifs and their relationship to the biblical message.

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Symphonic Theology: Words and Precision

  • Semi-Technical
  • Vern S. Poythress

Applying the theory of perspectivism to the reading of the Bible, the author of this article looks at the relationship between perspectives and meaning of words. The author shows that ordinary and biblical language can be used by individuals to say an indefininate number of things. This can make translating and interpreting the Bible difficult.

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Symphonic Theology: In Defense of Symphonic Theology

  • Semi-Technical
  • Vern S. Poythress

In seeking objective truth, human beings cannot rid themselves of their personal perspectives. Applying the theory of perspectivism to reading the Bible, the author of this article shows that perspectivism should not be equated to relativism. Perspectivism does not hold all perspectives to be equal, but instead upholds the principle of unity in diversity.

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Symphonic Theology: Perspectives in Theology

  • Semi-Technical
  • Vern S. Poythress

Applying the theory of perspectivism to reading the Bible, the author of this article shows how reading the Bible from a theological perspective, ethical perspective and devotional perspective can be of benefit for the believer. The ability to expand perspectives provides the tool to addressing compartmentalism, and creates a holistic approach to scripture.

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Symphonic Theology: Examples of Useful Biblical Perspectives

  • Semi-Technical
  • Vern S. Poythress

In seeking objective truth, human beings cannot rid themselves of their personal perspectives. The author of this article applies the theory of perspectivism in the Bible to show how different themes from the Bible can be expanded to cover the whole of scripture. This article looks at the following biblical themes: the Ten Commandments, God, God's attributes, ethical issues, and the three offices of the Old Testament.

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Toleration is the grave of reformation. By toleration we adopt other men's sins, and make them our own. Thomas Watson
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