The title of bruce waltkes book, finding the will of god, seems innocuous enough. Hermeneutics, inerrancy, and the bible media sabda org. If we are going to find his will on one specific choice, we will have to penetrate. Waltke is distinguished professor of old testament at knox theological seminary, fort lauderdale, florida, and professor emeritus of biblical studies at regent college, vancouver.
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