Category Archives: Omnipotence

misquoted verses – one day is like a thousand years

Posted on February 25, 2014 by christopher fisher

In theological debates, Christians often point to 2 Peter 3:8 whenever they want to speak to God’s interaction with time: 2Pe 3:8 But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand … Continue reading →

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What is Open Theism?

Posted on February 21, 2014 by christopher fisher

Reprinted from God is Open: Open Theism has been called many things by many people. A leading critical webpage defines Open Theism as: “the teaching that God has granted to humanity free will and that in order for the free … Continue reading →

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curiosities in the pythian odes

Posted on February 10, 2014 by christopher fisher

From Pindar’s Pythian Odes, on omnipotence: God bringeth every end to pass according to his desires. He over-taketh even the winged eagle and passeth the dolphin in the sea; and he bringeth low many a proud man, granting to other … Continue reading →

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understanding isaiah 41

Posted on January 29, 2014 by christopher fisher

In Isaiah 41, there is a section in which God challenges false gods to predict the future: Isa 41:21 “Present your case,” says the LORD. “Bring forth your strong reasons,” says the King of Jacob. Isa 41:22 “Let them bring … Continue reading →

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failed Bible prophecy and power

Posted on January 28, 2014 by christopher fisher

Prophecy, as I have written before, is primarily about God’s power. God says something will happen and then uses His power to make it come to pass. Prophecy fulfillment is about validating that power. Prophecy is not about knowledge. In … Continue reading →

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the wayward prophet

Posted on January 28, 2014 by christopher fisher

In Jeremiah, God explains to his prophet that He selected Jeremiah as a prophet even before he was born. Jer 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained … Continue reading →

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overview of isaiah 40

Posted on January 27, 2014 by christopher fisher

In Isaiah 40, the Prophet Isaiah is speaking to Israel. Israel had recently gone through punishment. But their time of punishment was over. Using the Old Testament standard of weighted punishments, Isaiah declares: Isa 40:2 “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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