What are Ruckman’s views on the original manuscripts of the Bible? Are they Biblical, and do they reflect conservative theological views? In some previous articles, we analyzed various issues that have a bearing on his views on the originals:
Peter Ruckman on the superiority of the English language
It cannot be denied that in several ways English has gradually become a dominant language over the years. Its dominance is noteworthy in areas of technology, commerce, medicine, etc. The increased dominance of the English language around the world is …
Is Ruckmanism a cult?
It is understood that the term “cult” is often used in a vague sense without a standard definition. Some of the most extreme cults require living in a communal setting, control over personal decisions, cutting ties with family, among other …
Peter Ruckman reveals the only reason he did not join the KKK, but otherwise agrees with everything they say
"The Ku Klux Klan’s like that. I’ll tell you why I never joined the Ku Klux Klan. It’s because they’re anti-semitic. And that’s the only reason I didn’t join. [laughs heartely] I mean, I agree with everything else they say. …
Peter Ruckman’s claim that he did not change his convictions from the day he was ordained
"Now, what you’ll hear about this place is that it’s a cult, and of course, that’s just nonsense. We are Bible-believing Baptists, and I am the pastor of a local Bible-believing Baptist church. I am an ordained Southern Baptist minister, …
Ruckman making totally impossible claims
It is not unusual for Peter Ruckman to stretch the limits of credulity in the many questionable claims he makes in his writings and audio teachings. On this occasion, we have selected four examples for your consideration.
Impossible claim #1.
…Astonishing things Ruckman claims to know that no one else can find in the Bible
What the forbidden fruit was.
…4. But she takes the forbidden fruit orally (Gen. 3:6).
5. It is a grape with seeds and typifies blood, and becomes blood in her (see Gen. 2:23). (Ruckman, Peter. The Book of Genesis.
Ruckman’s Variable Salvation Dispensationalism
In this article we will not deal with many aspects or even the background and definition of Dispensationalism, but rather attempt to inform the reader of Peter Ruckman’s views on the matter and to differentiate it from traditional forms of …
Ruckman: “Jesus was so constituted that He could have sinned if He desired”
Another Peter Ruckman view that should raise eyebrows is his affirmations that Christ was capable of sinning (otherwise known as peccability). We are not alleging that Ruckman is the originator of this view, as Charles Hodge (1797-1878), famous for his …
Ruckman’s unbiblical spiritual circumcision teaching
One of Peter Ruckman’s many unusual teachings that seem to have originated with him is what he terms “spiritual circumcision.” Even though he does not dedicate an entire book or pamphlet to it, he mentions it relatively often. Ruckmanites are …
A brief example of Ruckman attempting to elevate himself over all Bible scholars
In his book Ruckman’s Bible References, Peter Ruckman presents the following assumption about the supposed inability of others to understand or interpret Zechariah 3:2:
…The passage lies uncommented on by the faculty and staff of every major, “recognized” Christian
A brief example of what Ruckman hysterically calls “Satanic Bible teaching”
Psalm 122:1 is a verse commonly used to encourage church attendance. It states: I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
Peter Ruckman, who loves to stir up controversy, lives …
Pentecostal-like mayhem in Ruckmanland
This video is at Peter Ruckman's church, and is purported to be from the 2015 “Bad Attitude Blowout”. What it manifests is outright foolishness that is a disgrace to the cause of Christ, and makes a mockery of Christianity. Why …
An evaluation of Ruckman’s denials of a pre-Christian Septuagint
It is not our intention to reach a final conclusion on the various debates surrounding the Septuagint, as it is not our area of expertise. Our main goal is to analyze the arguments Peter Ruckman uses in declaring there never …
Is Ruckman an expert on manuscript evidence? A review of his Handbook of Manuscript Evidence
The Christian’s Handbook of Manuscript Evidence was first published in 1970, then republished in 1997. The 1997 reprint was in a new format, resulting in page numbers not matching, but the textual data was not updated. Unless otherwise noted, all …
Ruckman: “No women in heaven”
“No women in heaven” is the eye-catching title of an article written by Peter Ruckman in which he elaborates on his sensational theory. His basic premise is that since the resurrected bodies of the saints will be transformed to match …
Ruckman’s unbalanced definition of marriage
Peter Ruckman has many unusual views for someone who passes himself off as a Baptist, and the matter of marriage is no exception. According to Ruckman, when a man and woman sleep together for the first time, they are getting …
Ruckman’s vulgar teaching that Satan committed adultery with Eve and fathered Cain
One of Peter Ruckman’s most unusual teaching with no sound Biblical foundation whatsoever is that Satan had sex with Eve and fathered Cain. However, Ruckman’s imagination gone wild does not stop there. Although he is less dogmatic about it, he …
Testing Ruckman’s Credibility: His KJV copyright denials
Many of Peter Ruckman’s oft-repeated claims deserve a closer look. One of them is his claim that the KJV is not copyrighted. We do not wish to portray the Authorized Version negatively, but factual information should be welcomed and appreciated, …
Ruckman and the Gap Theory
The Gap Theory is one of the unusual teachings Peter Ruckman emphasizes, therefore it merits at least a brief review at Ruckmanism.org.
What is the Gap Theory? In his excellent book Unformed and Unfilled, Weston Fields provides a …