Category Archives: Bible

swearing, profanity, crude language, and the Bible

Posted on April 28, 2014 by christopher fisher

In modern usage, swearing and profanity is defined as using any vulgar language. The Biblical definitions are slightly different. Profanity From the 10 Commandments: Exo 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for … Continue reading →

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the church in the old testament

Posted on April 23, 2014 by christopher fisher

There is a claim among Acts 2 dispensationalists that “church” is a dispensational term. The claim is that the church was established by Jesus or the apostles in the New Testament. After all, the word “church” is not used in … Continue reading →

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moses convinces God to look good – exodus 32

Posted on April 21, 2014 by christopher fisher

In Exodus 32, God sees Israel’s first major rebellion against Him. While Moses is on Mount Sinai talking to God about commandments for Israel, Israel camps below and builds a false idol in the shape of a calf. God then … Continue reading →

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the conditional eternal kingdom of israel

Posted on April 19, 2014 by christopher fisher

In 1 Samuel 8, Israel demands a king. God feels rejected (1Sa 8:7) but appoints Saul (possibly a late fulfillment of Deuteronomy 17:15). God planned to use Saul and set Saul’s kingdom up forever. But Saul fails. God then revokes … Continue reading →

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the apostles taught the law

Posted on April 12, 2014 by christopher fisher

When debating covenant theologians (in this context, covenant theologians are those who believe Paul and Jesus, James and the twelve taught the same ministry), it is not a fruitful use of time to talk about the differences between Paul and … Continue reading →

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mosaic sex laws

Posted on April 11, 2014 by christopher fisher

In Deuteronomy 22 we find the primary Mosaic laws on adultery, rape and consensual sex. The first scenario that is presented is a man marrying a woman. The issue at stake is if she advertised herself as a virgin and … Continue reading →

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does God know all possible futures?

Posted on April 10, 2014 by christopher fisher

There are some Open Theists who claim God is omniscient in the sense that God knows all possible future possibilities. This claim is not that God knows every single choice any free creature can currently make, but that God knows … Continue reading →

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neglected verses – deuteronomy 23:12

Posted on April 5, 2014 by christopher fisher

Deu 23:12 “Also you shall have a place outside the camp, where you may go out; Deu 23:13 and you shall have an implement among your equipment, and when you sit down outside, you shall dig with it and turn … Continue reading →

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God smells

Posted on April 5, 2014 by christopher fisher

In the Bible, there are several places in which God mocks idols. One interesting facet of this mocking is that “idols cannot smell”. This is evidence they are a false god. In Deuteronomy: Deu 4:27 And the LORD will scatter … Continue reading →

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understanding psalms 115

Posted on April 5, 2014 by christopher fisher

Most of the Old Testament (and the New) is written in the form of advocacy. The authors were advocating primarily to fellow Israelites about the character of God. Even the first books of the Bible are written in this respect. … Continue reading →

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