Category Archives: Bible

understanding isaiah 5

Posted on July 23, 2014 by christopher fisher

The whole of Isaiah is a prophetic book. The summary of the entire book can be found in the first chapter: Isa 1:19 If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land; Isa 1:20 But … Continue reading →

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noah had an unrighteous family

Posted on July 17, 2014 by christopher fisher

In Genesis 6, the Bible introduces the reader to a man named Noah. The entire world was wicked, but “Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord”: Gen 6:8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. … Continue reading →

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answering james white

Posted on July 15, 2014 by christopher fisher

This post will take James White’s cross examination questions to Bob Enyart and answer them. It should be noted that in Enyart’s cross examination, James White avoided direct questions such as answering the simple question “In Gethsemane, at the moment … Continue reading →

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ehrman on the letters of paul

Posted on June 29, 2014 by christopher fisher

Ehrman gives an excellent summary of Paul’s letters in the book Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene: In his letter to the Romans Paul has to defend himself against charges leveled by other, trusted Christian authorities that he preached a gospel … Continue reading →

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ehrman on dispensationalism

Posted on June 28, 2014 by christopher fisher

Although Bart Ehrman does not use the term “Acts 9 Dispensationalist”, he makes very simlar points in the book Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene: As I’ve intimated, Paul’s own writings show that not everyone agreed with this view of the … Continue reading →

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presentism in the Bible

Posted on June 26, 2014 by christopher fisher

Presentism is the theory of time that states that the only thing that exists is the present. The “past” is not a place one can travel into and change. The “future” is not a place that one can travel into … Continue reading →

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positional change and God

Posted on June 25, 2014 by christopher fisher

There is a claim that is regurgitated in Calvinist circles that any change in God seen in the Bible is really a positional change in man. Nineveh was evil. God will destroy the evil. Nineveh repositions itself to righteousness. God … Continue reading →

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when evil people prosper

Posted on June 17, 2014 by christopher fisher

Psa 37:1 A Psalm of David. Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. Psa 37:2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. Pro 10:27 … Continue reading →

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dignum deo fallacy

Posted on June 17, 2014 by christopher fisher

Dignum deo means “that which is fitting of God” or “that which is dignified of God”. The term is used to label theology that bases its understanding of God on what God “should” be. This is usually synonymous with “Perfect … Continue reading →

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God’s culpability in using evil people

Posted on June 12, 2014 by christopher fisher

In Isaiah, God uses the wicked nation of Assyria to bring punishment to Israel. Isa 7:17 The LORD will bring the king of Assyria upon you and your people and your father’s house—days that have not come since the day … Continue reading →

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