Papers by Neiko Paje
In this paper, I will argue that the typological interpretation of Hosea 11:1 in Matthew 2:15 is ... more In this paper, I will argue that the typological interpretation of Hosea 11:1 in Matthew 2:15 is the most biblical and accurate. In doing so, I submit that typology as a hermeneutical tool is not only present in the Hosea-Matthew passages, but that the Scripture itself as a whole, as composed of the Old Testament and New Testament, is typological in nature. After I establish the legitimacy of typology, I will examine Hosea 11:1 and Matthew’s use of the text in Matthew 2:15, and will show that the nation of Israel in the Old Covenant points to the true Israel in the person of Christ in the New Covenant; the national Israel as a type, and the Lord Jesus Christ as the antitype. Along the way, I will address some objections raised against the typological interpretation of Hosea 11:1 and present the nuanced Reformed Baptist view of typology, which distinguishes them from the broader Reformed perspective.
As the study of biblical backgrounds continues to develop, more and more biblical scholars have a... more As the study of biblical backgrounds continues to develop, more and more biblical scholars have also begun to perceive its inadequacy and unreliability for an accurate biblical interpretation. In his journal article “The Ambiguity of Biblical Background,” Noel K. Weeks showed his readers the considerable gap and uncertainty of background studies in relation to the proper interpretation of the Scriptures. By showing the readers that the methodology of most modern scholars of background studies is flawed and unbiblical, Weeks implicitly proposed that the Bible should be first read and believed for what it really is; “the written word of God, revealed by God through prophets and apostles, preserved by God, and taught by God.”
It cannot be denied that the grammatical-historical approach has become the most practiced and re... more It cannot be denied that the grammatical-historical approach has become the most practiced and revered method of Biblical Hermeneutics in mainstream Evangelical scholarship. For those who adhere to this hermeneutical principle, it is normal and essential for them to declare that in order to find the ultimate meaning of the text of Scripture, we must seek to know the intended meaning of the human author. To achieve this goal, exegetes should apply rule-based and scientific procedures as they use philology and other historical-contextual tools to decipher the one meaning of the text. The aim should always be objectivity. All deductive and methodical labor should be employed for the sake of unearthing the human authorial intent. As a result, the intended authorial intent of the triune God was then effectively left out, as the mind of the human author has been given precedence.
This paper aims to articulate the view of the particular Baptists of the 17th century regarding t... more This paper aims to articulate the view of the particular Baptists of the 17th century regarding the doctrine of justification by faith as stated in the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. Through an analysis of Chapter 11 of the 2LBCF, the paper will attempt to argue that the doctrine of justification that our particular Baptist fathers held was similar to the views of the broad Reformed movements in their time. Furthermore, the paper will attempt to show that the Covenantal Baptists, in their confession of faith, were trying to reprove and refute some of the unbiblical views of justification spreading in their day, including the doctrine of justification from eternity. In all of these, this paper will attempt to show that the Confessional Baptists of the 17th century were faithful to the Scriptures and the glorious tradition handed to them.
Thomas Aquinas’ work on the act and potency principle is rich and complex. Furthermore, his synth... more Thomas Aquinas’ work on the act and potency principle is rich and complex. Furthermore, his synthesis regarding the limitation of act by potency should not be labeled as purely Aristotelian, but as Clarke tried to prove, should be “Aristotelianism specified by Neoplatonism.” In all of these, it was also demonstrated that Thomas Aquinas is worthy of careful study and inquiry. Above all, one should remember that he is a devout Christian; as such, his love and passion for the truth should be admired and emulated.
In Chapter 9 of the book entitled The Science of Being as Being, John F. Wippel gives us a glimps... more In Chapter 9 of the book entitled The Science of Being as Being, John F. Wippel gives us a glimpse of some of the key literary labors of Aquinas. In a summarized yet concise manner, the chapter author presents to us Thomas’ epistemological framework, which then led to his notion of natural theology also known as the preambles of faith.
Greek Reading Notes on the Epistle to Titus, with three Word studies, and four Textual Variants A... more Greek Reading Notes on the Epistle to Titus, with three Word studies, and four Textual Variants Analysis
Book Reviews by Neiko Paje
For quite some time, the strict adherence to the historical-critical method or the historical-gra... more For quite some time, the strict adherence to the historical-critical method or the historical-grammatical approach has been accepted universally without questions until recently, when it was widely recognized that this “method of exegesis has come under fire" and is unable to do the job correctly. This inadequacy led many theologians to seek alternatives that would give full justice to biblically interpreting the inspired Word of God. Where do they go from here? Unsurprisingly, the answer they sought is not hidden in the future but in the rich past of Christian tradition. By looking backward, Protestants today have appreciated, learned, and gleaned how the saints of old have interpreted Scriptures in a theological and liturgical manner, giving the churches renewal today.
Duanne Garrett, in his book Rethinking Genesis, offers his readers an alternative yet well-founde... more Duanne Garrett, in his book Rethinking Genesis, offers his readers an alternative yet well-founded method to defend Mosaic authorship and its earlier date of writing while also acknowledging the proper use of form-criticism to account for the seemingly different texts that make up the book of Genesis. From a conservative evangelical perspective, Garrett unpacks the distinct sources behind the Bible's first book. Compared to other intellectuals in the same field, Duanne studies in a biblical, scholarly, argumentative, and engaging manner while minimizing technical jargon to encourage a broader readership. The book is a must-read for scholars, pastors, students, and even laypeople who want to dig deeper into Genesis’ Mosaic authorship and Biblical criticism in general.
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