Category Archives: Theology

bruce ware gets something right

Posted on February 5, 2014 by christopher fisher

From Their God is Too Small, by Bruce Ware: We read, “Then the LORD said, ‘Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, I will go down to see whether they have done … Continue reading →

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anthropomorphisms

Posted on February 3, 2014 by christopher fisher

When Calvinists call verses anthropomorphic, it is always good to point out that they cannot even define anthropomorphism intelligibly. From Beyond the Bounds: Open Theism and the Undermining of Biblical Christianity: Bruce Ware offers a working definition of anthropomorphism: “A … Continue reading →

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God kills for a bad sermon

Posted on January 30, 2014 by christopher fisher

One clear Sunday morning my family and I arrived to church to find that our pastor, Pastor John, was away. He was absent due to a recent death of his dear friend. This friend happened to be another pastor, and … Continue reading →

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arminianism and open theism

Posted on January 30, 2014 by christopher fisher

Arminianism is most commonly thought of as the belief that although God knows the future, God also allows free will in future actions. In this belief, adherents are able to maintain both the Classical attributes of God (such as Omniscience) … 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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playing legos with my kids

Posted on January 25, 2014 by christopher fisher

As the plastic pieces scatter on the floor, my boys glance over to the box. The gleaming picture of a race car peaks their curiosity. The scattered mess of parts does not deter them. I open the instructions and place … Continue reading →

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