Category Archives: Theology

Understanding Psalms 11-20

Posted on September 19, 2017 by christopher fisher

Psalms 11 Psalms 11 is positioned as David addressing those who tell him to flee. The wicked pursue David (v2), and the righteous must worry (v3). David responds that God is not ignorant of his situation. Instead: Psa 11:4  The … Continue reading →

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Understanding Psalms 1-10

Posted on August 30, 2017 by christopher fisher

Psalms 1 The purpose of Psalms one is to encourage individuals to follow Yahweh. A contrast is drawn between someone who follows God and someone who follows the wicked. The psalm concludes with a blanket warning of coming Cosmic Justice: … Continue reading →

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The Galatian Heresy

Posted on December 31, 2016 by christopher fisher

F.F. Bruce attempts to recreate the arguments against Paul being advanced by the Galatians. From The Epistle to the Galatians by F. F. Bruce: “The Jerusalem leaders are the only persons with authority to say what the true gospel is, … Continue reading →

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refuting acts 9 dispensationalism

Posted on September 12, 2016 by christopher fisher

This article is meant to discuss the Acts 9 dispensationalist position, and discuss ways in which it is falsifiable. The most likely Acts 9 dispensationalist position (the one most in agreeance with secular scholarship) is as follows: 1. Jesus taught … Continue reading →

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1 corinthians 10 as a parallel to 1 corinthians 6

Posted on September 6, 2016 by christopher fisher

In an article called freedom from the law under paul, I explain (from what it seems) is the most natural reading of the text. Paul introduces a concept in which “all things are lawful”, which I suspect the Corinthians began … Continue reading →

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freedom from the law under paul

Posted on September 4, 2016 by christopher fisher

Pauline theology champions freedom from the law. To Paul, the law brought death, but the spirit gave life (2Co 3:6). To Paul, those who are under the law are under a curse (Gal 3:10). To Paul, the law was a … Continue reading →

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eternal security

Posted on July 7, 2016 by christopher fisher

1Sa 2:27 And there came a man of God to Eli and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, ‘Did I indeed reveal myself to the house of your father when they were in Egypt subject to the house of … Continue reading →

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The Biblical Standard of Marriage

Posted on February 9, 2016 by christopher fisher

In the book of Matthew, Jesus is approached by the Pharisees. The Pharisees present Jesus with one of the contentious issues of the day: divorce. Jesus questions their fundamental understanding of marriage. To Jesus, when people are joined, they are … Continue reading →

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an overview of the book of job

Posted on January 6, 2016 by christopher fisher

Main characters: God (Yahweh) – In this text, Yahweh rules from His court in heaven. The angles approach Him and report on their activities. God is styled as considering what His court attendants bring to His attention. God is propositioned … Continue reading →

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jesus’ knowledge in the gospel of john – part 1

Posted on December 12, 2015 by christopher fisher

I was recently challenged on the concept of Jesus in the gospel of John. The challenger stated that Jesus is depicted as omniscient or semi-omniscient. Jesus, throughout the gospel of John, seems to have access to God’s knowledge (and power) … Continue reading →

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