Category Archives: Figures of Speech

misquoted verses – the potter and the clay

Posted on July 16, 2013 by christopher fisher

The potter and clay imagery is found several places in the Bible. Isa 29:16 Surely you have things turned around! Shall the potter be esteemed as the clay; For shall the thing made say of him who made it, “He … Continue reading →

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misquoted verses – head coverings

Posted on July 11, 2013 by christopher fisher

1Co 11:4 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head. 1Co 11:5 But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, for that is one and the same as if her … Continue reading →

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is God done with national israel

Posted on July 2, 2013 by christopher fisher

There is an interesting anti-dispensationalist text that can be found at monergism.com. It starts: THE INTERPRETIVE grid which sees a literal fulfillment of certain Old Testament prophecies mandating a futuristic, national restoration of ethnic Israel as an earthly people of … Continue reading →

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the kingdom of heaven is the kingdom of God

Posted on June 21, 2013 by christopher fisher

The “Kingdom of Heaven” is a phrase only found in the gospel of Matthew. Matthew, possibly originally written in Hebrew, is a very Jewish orientated gospel. The writer, Matthew, had a few idiosyncrasies. One of which is that he used … Continue reading →

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thou shalt not covet

Posted on May 14, 2013 by christopher fisher

Deu 5:21 ‘You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife; and you shall not desire your neighbor’s house, his field, his male servant, his female servant, his ox, his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s.’ In this video, Dr. Joel … Continue reading →

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figures of speech in romans

Posted on May 12, 2013 by christopher fisher

Some Christians say they take the Bible literally and will rest their doctrine on literal readings of certain verses. They will refuse to relent and admit that language is fluid and some words, even in the Bible, are to be … Continue reading →

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the object of faith

Posted on October 18, 2011 by christopher fisher

Those who claim that “faith” has always been the method of salvation should clarify what they mean. Do they mean faith in anything, from space aliens to lottery tickets? When theologians try to overemphasis words, ensure they are being consistent, not using “bait and switch” tactics, and, above all, understanding all teachings in context. Continue reading →

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kingdom of God

Posted on October 18, 2011 by christopher fisher

The kingdom of God is specifically when God returns to earth and establishes a physical kingdom, delivering the Jews from their oppressors… The Gospel of the Kingdom of God was the Jews returning to power under a righteous king. It was characterized by the wicked being destroyed and the righteous being elevated. Continue reading →

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speaking in tongues vs the Bible

Posted on September 27, 2011 by christopher fisher

In this paper I argue that when Paul refers to “Tongues” in Corinthians that he is referring to foreign languages. Continue reading →

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Bart Ehrman: Categorical Storytelling Error

Posted on June 27, 2011 by christopher fisher

In order to show a real contradiction in the history of the gospels, the alleged statements must contradict in concept. Many, but not all, of Ehrman’s alleged contradictions fall under this categorical storytelling fallacy. Continue reading →

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