The biblical order is: Facts > Faith > Feelings. Feelings are the responders of the soul or heart. They are to follow and respond to our understanding of Scripture, but they are never a safe guide to what we should believe or of the state of our salvation.

— J. Hampton Keathley (1934–2002), Theologe, Pastor und Bibellehrer

Topics: Faith & Trust, The Bible & the Word of God

J. Hampton Keathley

J. Hampton Keathley (1934–2002) war ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor, Bibellehrer und Dozent für neutestamentliches Griechisch. Er stand für eine dispensationalistische Theologie sowie eine versweise Schriftauslegung und vertrat engagiert die „Free Grace“-Lehre von der Errettung allein aus Gnade. Bibellesern begegnet er heute vor allem durch seine weit verbreiteten, frei zugänglichen Bibelkommentare und Studienhilfen.

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