Monthly Archives: June 2013

vindicated on the patriot act

Posted on June 17, 2013 by christopher fisher

In 2003 I wrote a college article criticizing the Republicans for expanding government (at one point indicating the Patriot Act particularly): Bush has also recently passed the Patriot Act which destroys individual rights. Under section 215 the government is able … Continue reading →

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Jesus preaches the gospel of the kingdom even after he is risen

Posted on June 17, 2013 by christopher fisher

A few months ago I was having a conversation with a pastor of an Acts 2 dispensationalist church. Dispensationalists who are “Acts 2” are those that believe that the “salvation by faith alone” gospel started immediately following Christ’s death. Talking … Continue reading →

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peters vision in acts

Posted on June 17, 2013 by christopher fisher

In Acts 10, Peter has a vision: Act 10:11 and [Peter] saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the four corners, descending to him and let down to the earth. Act 10:12 In it were … Continue reading →

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sowell on swedish price controls

Posted on June 11, 2013 by christopher fisher

From Thomas Sowell’s book Basic Economics: Rent control had very much the same effects in Sweden. As of 1940, there were approximately 6,330,000 people living in Sweden and there were about 1,960,000 dwelling units to house them-about 31 housing units … Continue reading →

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mandatory meal breaks make my life worse

Posted on June 11, 2013 by christopher fisher

Although mandatory meal breaks provided by employers is a state by state issue, there is a federal law covering how breaks and lunches are handled. This is known as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This act has caused me, … Continue reading →

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why paul uses the word mystery

Posted on June 7, 2013 by christopher fisher

The apostle Paul, throughout his letters, utilizes a very interesting writing style. He knows his local audience and incorporates elements of their society to make theological points. For example, in Corinthians he alludes to special sports competitions that they held. … Continue reading →

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misquoted verses – all things work together for good

Posted on June 4, 2013 by christopher fisher

Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. When Christians quote Romans 8:28 it is often as a calming “God controls … Continue reading →

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lord means god

Posted on June 4, 2013 by christopher fisher

In the book Among the Gentiles, Luke Johnson points out the term “Lord” was used of gods in the ancient world: The title “Lord” (kyrios) was probably the earliest used by the first believers to express their conviction that Jesus … Continue reading →

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if death is the end

Posted on June 4, 2013 by christopher fisher

1Co 15:32 If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die. Paul in this passage is communicating … Continue reading →

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ehrman on the incident at antioch

Posted on June 4, 2013 by christopher fisher

Ehrman gives an excellent summary of the Incident at Antioch in his Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene (p 21): According to Paul’s account in the book of Galatians, Peter came to visit Antioch and followed suit, meeting with both Jews … Continue reading →

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