Category Archives: God

an overview of platonism

Posted on July 27, 2014 by christopher fisher

Platonism is simply the theology derived from the works of Plato. Plato had a scattering of works dealing with a varied number of subjects. Some of his works spoke as if the Greek gods were real, but this seems to … Continue reading →

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white refuted – opening statement

Posted on July 24, 2014 by christopher fisher

The purpose of this post is to examine the context of James White’s arguments in his debate against Bob Enyart. It will be shown that White relies on emotional arguments, and where White references the Bible, his position can be … 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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God is perfect

Posted on June 28, 2014 by christopher fisher

Perfection is a loaded word in theology. There is a long history of people using Greek philosophy to define the particulars of “perfection”. The Platonists used to claim that whatever changes can only change for the better or the worse. … 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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king david – the open theist poet

Posted on June 8, 2014 by christopher fisher

Act 13:22 And when He had removed him, He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, ‘I HAVE FOUND DAVID THE SON OF JESSE, A MAN AFTER MY OWN HEART, WHO WILL … Continue reading →

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