Monthly Archives: November 2013

paul tells judaizers to castrate themselves

Posted on November 19, 2013 by christopher fisher

There is a very interesting point made in Reading Through Galatians by C.R. Hume. It brings up the interpretation of Paul’s statement in Galatians 5:12: Gal 5:12 I could wish that those who trouble you would even cut themselves off! … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Dispensationalism, Theology | 2 Comments

marriage is not defined by the state

Posted on November 19, 2013 by christopher fisher

Some Christians believe that two individuals are not married unless the State provides them a marriage license. But, as I learned today, some States have ridiculous requirements to issue a marriage license. Some States literally require a blood test be … Continue reading →

Posted in Goverment, Morality, State Worship, Theology | 1 Comment

didache – the teachings of the twelve

Posted on November 17, 2013 by christopher fisher

Eusebius mentions the Didache as an accepted document in early Christianity. He (or other leading Christians) does not believe it is a canonical book but that it did give some value. As such, the Didache gives insight as to how … Continue reading →

Posted in Church History, Dispensationalism, History, Morality, Theology | 2 Comments

eusebius on the canon of the Bible

Posted on November 17, 2013 by christopher fisher

Eusebius (260-340AD) is one of the oldest sources listing out books considered as accepted as the New Testament. There is a mysterious fragment (Muratorian fragment), which also lists out books (notably not listing James, 1 Peter, and 2 Peter). But … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church Fathers, Church History, History, Textual Criticism | 1 Comment

a reality check on american standards of living

Posted on November 16, 2013 by christopher fisher

From an excellent article entitled 16 People On Things They Couldn’t Believe About America Until They Moved Here: When my husband moved here (to Canada) he was a Chilean living in Spain. When he first arrived, he couldn’t believe how … Continue reading →

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God offers a plan b

Posted on November 12, 2013 by christopher fisher

In Exodus 32 the Bible records an instance of God conversing with Moses and offering Moses an alternative route to fulfill a particular prophesy/promise. The original promise was made to Abraham that Abraham’s descendants would become a great nation: Gen … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Calvinism, God, History, Jewish History, Open Theism, Prophecy, Theology | 2 Comments

the epistle of barnabas

Posted on November 12, 2013 by christopher fisher

The Epistle of Barnabas (not to be confused with the Gospel of Barnabas) was an early 1st century (80-120 A.D.) Christian document which was widely attributed to the apostle Barnabas. The Epistle of Barnabas was written to Gentile Christians and … Continue reading →

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Christianity – platonism for the people

Posted on November 11, 2013 by christopher fisher

Friedrich Nietzsche famously stated that “Christianity is Platonism for the masses” in his introduction to Beyond Good and Evil. His reason for giving Christianity this label was because of Christian obsession with the supreme Good talked about in Plato. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Bible Critics, Calvinism, History, Theology | 6 Comments

God is in control

Posted on November 11, 2013 by christopher fisher

Here is a little cartoon I drew in college.

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facts are stubborn things

Posted on November 6, 2013 by christopher fisher

The one great thing about Obamacare is that it is a beautiful illustration of economics in action. With most things in this world, it is very hard to discern cause and effect from just what is visible. I am reminded … Continue reading →

Posted in Econ 101, Economics, Goverment, Price Controls, prices | 3 Comments