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Author Archives: christopher fisher
failed Bible prophecy and power
Prophecy, as I have written before, is primarily about God’s power. God says something will happen and then uses His power to make it come to pass. Prophecy fulfillment is about validating that power. Prophecy is not about knowledge. In … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Calvinism, Church History, God, Omnipotence, Omniscience, Open Theism, Prophecy, Theology
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the wayward prophet
In Jeremiah, God explains to his prophet that He selected Jeremiah as a prophet even before he was born. Jer 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Calvinism, God, Jewish History, Omnipotence, Open Theism, Prophecy, Theology
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overview of isaiah 40
In Isaiah 40, the Prophet Isaiah is speaking to Israel. Israel had recently gone through punishment. But their time of punishment was over. Using the Old Testament standard of weighted punishments, Isaiah declares: Isa 40:2 “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and … Continue reading
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prophecy is not a claim of knowledge
Throughout the Bible, God prides Himself on prophecy fulfillment: Isa 46:10 Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,’ Isa … Continue reading
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repeal the davis-bacon act
In 1931, the Davis Bacon Act (DBA) was passed. According the FAR 22.403-1 “The Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) provides that contracts in excess of $2,000 to which the United States or the District of Columbia is a … Continue reading
Posted in Contracting, Econ 101, Economics, Goverment, Labor, Price Controls, prices
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playing legos with my kids
As the plastic pieces scatter on the floor, my boys glance over to the box. The gleaming picture of a race car peaks their curiosity. The scattered mess of parts does not deter them. I open the instructions and place … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, Human Nature, Open Theism, Theology
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prophecy is a bad argument for foreknowledge
When debating Calvinists about if God knows the future, they often point to prophecy as a way to claim that God must know every detail about the future. But by their own standards, this is highly suspect. Take for example … Continue reading
Posted in Calvinism, God, Omniscience, Open Theism, Prophecy, Theology
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God uses cannibalism as a weapon
I have mentioned before that cannibalism by necessity has often been a common theme throughout history. We live in an amazing world in which our main concern is eating too much food or limiting our consumption to the right foods. … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, History, Jewish History, Morality, Standard of Living, Theology
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neglected verses – isaiah 49:26
Isa 49:26 I will feed those who oppress you with their own flesh, And they shall be drunk with their own blood as with sweet wine. All flesh shall know That I, the LORD, am your Savior, And your Redeemer, … Continue reading
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reversing the curses of God
God curses mankind in various ways throughout the Bible. But mankind is innovative. Once a curse is given, mankind usually focuses his effort and innovation into undoing the curse. Three such examples are as follows: 1. Working to survive 2. … Continue reading
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reality is not optional 