Category Archives: Theology

God sings for us

Posted on June 1, 2014 by christopher fisher

Usually, when Christians think of singing and praise, it is a one way street. People sing to God. People praise God. People exult God. But the Bible tells us of God’s strong emotion towards those who love God. God’s zeal … Continue reading →

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God explains how He operates

Posted on June 1, 2014 by christopher fisher

God is a person. As a person, God is relational. God reacts based on the actions of individuals and changes as they do. God is very clear this is how He operates. It is simple and common sense: Exo 20:5 … Continue reading →

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paul was not a classical theist

Posted on May 28, 2014 by christopher fisher

Classical theists often turn to Romans 8:28 to “prove” God’s negative attributes, primarily omniscience and omnipotence: Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according … Continue reading →

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revelation not fulfilled

Posted on May 26, 2014 by christopher fisher

The author of Revelation thought that very soon the end would come. The writing stresses this throughout. The author even alludes to Daniel to show the nearness: Rev 22:10 And he said to me, “Do not seal the words of … Continue reading →

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the context of john 3:16

Posted on May 14, 2014 by christopher fisher

John 3:16 is the most famous verse in the Bible. It is simple and beautiful: 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting … Continue reading →

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God’s faithfulness

Posted on May 12, 2014 by christopher fisher

A characteristic trait of God throughout the Bible is God’s faithfulness. In Psalms 136, the author ties events throughout history to God’s faithfulness (specifically to God’s faithfulness to Israel). The entire book is about this one theme. The author was … Continue reading →

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the status of homer in the ancient world

Posted on May 3, 2014 by christopher fisher

Homer wrote the Odyssey and the Iliad between 750 and 650 BC. Around 570 BC, Xenophanes introduced the notion that the Greek gods were false. Instead, the real god was without body: Clement of Alexandria Miscellanies 5. 109: Xenophanes of … Continue reading →

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greek calvinists

Posted on May 3, 2014 by christopher fisher

In the time of Jesus, Greek religion had already mainly converted to Platonism. As such, Homer became an embarrassment. In order to salvage Homer, Greek theologians began reinterpreting him. Here is Plutarch in Morals: So, when thou readest in Homer … Continue reading →

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swearing, profanity, crude language, and the Bible

Posted on April 28, 2014 by christopher fisher

In modern usage, swearing and profanity is defined as using any vulgar language. The Biblical definitions are slightly different. Profanity From the 10 Commandments: Exo 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for … Continue reading →

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the church in the old testament

Posted on April 23, 2014 by christopher fisher

There is a claim among Acts 2 dispensationalists that “church” is a dispensational term. The claim is that the church was established by Jesus or the apostles in the New Testament. After all, the word “church” is not used in … Continue reading →

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