Truth Unites How Rebuttals Go Wrong: Joe Heschmeyer and the Canon Debate
Jul 4, 2025
Gavin Ortlund engages with Joe Heschmeyer to dissect the clash between Protestant and Roman Catholic views on the biblical canon. They explore how rebuttal videos often misrepresent arguments, stressing the significance of precise reasoning. The discussion highlights Sola Scriptura and advocates for the infallibility of scripture, weaving in biblical references to bolster their points. This critical analysis of canon debates reveals the complexities and challenges inherent in theological discussions.
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Critical Evaluation of Rebuttals
- Public rebuttal videos often misrepresent original views, leading to confusion among viewers.
- Listeners should critically evaluate rebuttals to discern if they fairly represent the original arguments.
God’s Revelation vs. Human Fallibility
- God’s infallible revelation remains so despite fallible human reception.
- The Ten Commandments, written by God’s finger, differ from Moses’ fallible hearing at the burning bush.
Sola Scriptura and Infallibility
- Protestants believe in Scripture’s infallibility, not radical subjectivism.
- Scripture serves as the only infallible rule, guiding and correcting human fallible judgments.