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Author Archives: christopher fisher
peters vision in acts
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
Posted in Church History, Dispensationalism, History, Theology
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sowell on swedish price controls
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
Posted in Economics, People, Price Controls, Sowell
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mandatory meal breaks make my life worse
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
Posted in Goverment, Standard of Living
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why paul uses the word mystery
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
Posted in Bible, Dispensationalism, History, Mystery Cults, Theology
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misquoted verses – all things work together for good
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
Posted in Bible, Misquoted Verses, Theology
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lord means god
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
Posted in Church History, History, Mystery Cults, Theology
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if death is the end
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
Posted in Morality, Theology
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ehrman on the incident at antioch
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
Posted in Church History, Dispensationalism, Ehrman, History, People, Theology
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value is subjective – rap video
Below is a good primer on “value being subjective”:
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economics in video games
Mises.org has a must-read article about monetary inflation in video games. Video games, especially massive multiplayer online video games, serve as mini experimentations in economics. When free people are able to transact (to create wealth) in video games, then an … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Inflation, Trade
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reality is not optional 