Category Archives: People

how God describes himself

Posted on July 24, 2013 by christopher fisher

There is a cavernous disconnect between how Christians describe God and how God describes himself. Here is one example of a typical Christian answer: God is a Spirit and is the Creator of all things. He alone is eternal (has … 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 →

Posted in Bible, Calvinism, Figures of Speech, God, Greek History, History, People, Plato, Theology | 5 Comments

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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platonist concept of time

Posted on July 18, 2013 by christopher fisher

Here is Plato in Timeaus: …Now the nature of the ideal being was everlasting, but to bestow this attribute in its fulness [sic] upon a creature was impossible. Wherefore he resolved to have a moving image of eternity, and when … Continue reading →

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God is not omnipresent

Posted on July 14, 2013 by christopher fisher

A few weeks ago, my 3 year old daughter asked me “where is God?” Before I could respond one of my 5 year old boys interjected with the Christian cliché “God is everywhere.” I looked straight at him and asked: … Continue reading →

Posted in Calvinism, God, Omnipotence, Omnipresence, Omniscience, Open Theism, People, Plato, Plotinus, Theology | 20 Comments

Jesus quote not found in the gospels

Posted on July 9, 2013 by christopher fisher

In Acts 20, Paul is preaching to the elders of Ephesus. He states: Act 20:35 I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, … Continue reading →

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misquoted verses – baptism of fire

Posted on July 8, 2013 by christopher fisher

Mat 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. There … Continue reading →

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the secrets of the mystery cults

Posted on July 1, 2013 by christopher fisher

The mystery cults were the pagan secretive cults that flourished during the rise of Christianity. Many Christian fathers used mystery language or adhered to mystery teachings. Christian similarities to mystery cults might even explain Christianity’s rapid expansion. But several teachings … Continue reading →

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plato on immutability

Posted on June 26, 2013 by christopher fisher

Compare this dialogue in Plato’s Republic to modern Calvinists: And what do you think of a second principle? Shall I ask you whether God is a magician, and of a nature to appear insidiously now in one shape, and now … Continue reading →

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name calling

Posted on June 25, 2013 by christopher fisher

In my years, I have been called every name in the book: nazi, heretic, communist, ‘hyperdispensationalist” (to name a few). It has become clear to me, in the proportion I become immune to name calling, that those who often call … Continue reading →

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