Category Archives: Bible

prophecy is not a claim of knowledge

Posted on January 27, 2014 by christopher fisher

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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playing legos with my kids

Posted on January 25, 2014 by christopher fisher

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 →

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God uses cannibalism as a weapon

Posted on January 23, 2014 by christopher fisher

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 →

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neglected verses – isaiah 49:26

Posted on January 23, 2014 by christopher fisher

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

Posted on January 23, 2014 by christopher fisher

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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omnipotent man

Posted on January 22, 2014 by christopher fisher

In Genesis 6 God learns mankind’s unlimited potential for wickedness. In Genesis 11, God learns mankind’s unlimited potential for innovation. After the flood and in an act of defiance, the people of the earth band together to build a large … Continue reading →

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Jesus asks God to change

Posted on January 21, 2014 by christopher fisher

Luk 22:41 And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed, Luk 22:42 saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be … Continue reading →

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gnostic morphing of the sheep

Posted on January 19, 2014 by christopher fisher

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus tells a parable about a lost sheep: Luk 15:4 “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after … Continue reading →

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God can be influenced

Posted on January 19, 2014 by christopher fisher

Jer 15:1 Then the LORD said to me, “Even if Moses and Samuel stood before Me, My mind would not be favorable toward this people. Cast them out of My sight, and let them go forth. In the middle of … Continue reading →

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we work all things together with God

Posted on January 17, 2014 by christopher fisher

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. Tim Geddert explains that Romans 8:28 is about man working with God: Now … Continue reading →

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