Category Archives: Bible

God is who He is

Posted on August 13, 2013 by christopher fisher

Exo 3:14 And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ” Calvinists use this verse as their cornerstone. In … Continue reading →

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overstating your case

Posted on August 8, 2013 by christopher fisher

People inherently think that they are correct. If people did not think they were correct, they would not hold those particular views. And although everyone claims not to be perfect, few people show real actions that confirm that they think … Continue reading →

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the ending of the gospel of mark

Posted on August 8, 2013 by christopher fisher

In an article entitled The “Strange” Ending of the Gospel of Mark, the author claims that Mark 16:9-19 is clearly forged: Even though this ending is patently false, people loved it and to this day conservative Christians regularly denounce “liberal” … Continue reading →

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failed prophecies in matthew

Posted on August 7, 2013 by christopher fisher

In the Gospel of Matthew, the author (Matthew) regularly claims that parts of Jesus’ life were “fulfilled” by the Old Testament. Christians claim that these were prophecies (predictions of future events) that were fulfilled. When looking up these passages in … Continue reading →

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when all does not mean all

Posted on August 7, 2013 by christopher fisher

All languages work in a fluid manner. Words are defined not necessarily by their dictionary definition, but by the cultural, contextual definition. So when Peter says that Jesus knows “all things”, the modern reader may be inclined to think Jesus … Continue reading →

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misquoted verses – God does not change

Posted on August 6, 2013 by christopher fisher

Mal 3:6 “For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob. In Malachi there is an often quoted verse which states that God does not change. The Calvinism modus operandi is … Continue reading →

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Jesus did not know everything

Posted on August 6, 2013 by christopher fisher

It is apparent from reading the gospels that Jesus acted in real time based on new information. He had to be informed about John the Baptist’s death (Mar 6:30). He did not cry until he was actively showed the grave … Continue reading →

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hardening hearts

Posted on August 2, 2013 by christopher fisher

Street Preacher Jesse Morell explains the Biblical meaning of “Hardening Hearts”: Here is a modern analogy: When I preach on campus and sinners reject the message, people often tell me, “You are turning people off.” Now, I am not directly … Continue reading →

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platonic and calvinist interpretations

Posted on July 22, 2013 by christopher fisher

Calvinists have a tendency to read into specific texts some ideas that are not present. That is the only way they can still claim the Bible as true while holding onto their platonistic ideas. Philo of Alexandria was the first … Continue reading →

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ehrman understands symbolic and moral law

Posted on July 20, 2013 by christopher fisher

Many non-Christians attempt to counter claims that people are sinners by pointing to the Old Testament. If homosexuality is a sin, they say, then also wearing mixed fibers is as well (Lev 19:19). My response has always been that there … Continue reading →

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