Monthly Archives: August 2013

overstating your case

Posted on August 8, 2013 by christopher fisher

People inherently think that they are correct. If people did not think they were correct, they would not hold those particular views. And although everyone claims not to be perfect, few people show real actions that confirm that they think … Continue reading →

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the ending of the gospel of mark

Posted on August 8, 2013 by christopher fisher

In an article entitled The “Strange” Ending of the Gospel of Mark, the author claims that Mark 16:9-19 is clearly forged: Even though this ending is patently false, people loved it and to this day conservative Christians regularly denounce “liberal” … Continue reading →

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huffington post is ignorant of history

Posted on August 8, 2013 by christopher fisher

On Huffington Post, there is a new article titled: “Five Things Christian Fundamentalists Just Don’t Get”. It is approximately the quality and intelligence one would expect from an organization who regularly ignores the entire established science of economics. This particular … Continue reading →

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learning the attributes of God from Jesus

Posted on August 7, 2013 by christopher fisher

A core Christian teaching is that Jesus is God: Joh 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… Joh 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and … Continue reading →

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failed prophecies in matthew

Posted on August 7, 2013 by christopher fisher

In the Gospel of Matthew, the author (Matthew) regularly claims that parts of Jesus’ life were “fulfilled” by the Old Testament. Christians claim that these were prophecies (predictions of future events) that were fulfilled. When looking up these passages in … Continue reading →

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atheism – the case against God

Posted on August 7, 2013 by christopher fisher

In my formative years I picked up George H Smith’s Atheism: The Case Against God. The book was actually very well written, but it seemed more like a treatise against Calvinism and Covenant Theology then it did against the God … Continue reading →

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when all does not mean all

Posted on August 7, 2013 by christopher fisher

All languages work in a fluid manner. Words are defined not necessarily by their dictionary definition, but by the cultural, contextual definition. So when Peter says that Jesus knows “all things”, the modern reader may be inclined to think Jesus … Continue reading →

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misquoted verses – God does not change

Posted on August 6, 2013 by christopher fisher

Mal 3:6 “For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob. In Malachi there is an often quoted verse which states that God does not change. The Calvinism modus operandi is … Continue reading →

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Jesus did not know everything

Posted on August 6, 2013 by christopher fisher

It is apparent from reading the gospels that Jesus acted in real time based on new information. He had to be informed about John the Baptist’s death (Mar 6:30). He did not cry until he was actively showed the grave … Continue reading →

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hardening hearts

Posted on August 2, 2013 by christopher fisher

Street Preacher Jesse Morell explains the Biblical meaning of “Hardening Hearts”: Here is a modern analogy: When I preach on campus and sinners reject the message, people often tell me, “You are turning people off.” Now, I am not directly … Continue reading →

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