Category Archives: Theology

the greek origin of omniscience

Posted on December 7, 2015 by christopher fisher

The concept of omniscience in rooted in the idea of God’s “perfection”. In platonism, the perfect cannot change. Thus, if god changed (such as learning new information) then god would not be perfect. Omniscience, then, is an extension of platonistic … Continue reading →

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satan as an agent in the court of God

Posted on December 3, 2015 by christopher fisher

There is a scene in Job in which Satan approaches God. God asks Satan where he has been. Satan claims he has been running “to and fro” on the Earth. This leads God into a question as to if Satan … Continue reading →

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the book of life

Posted on November 27, 2015 by christopher fisher

The Bible contains several vague references to a heavenly book. This book can be considered the Book of Life. In this book, whether literal or figurative, are the names of all who are living (or, alternatively, all who are God’s … Continue reading →

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the Bible does not command holy war

Posted on November 22, 2015 by christopher fisher

The Old Testament has been criticized for the violence commanded by God. Israel is told to kill the inhabitants of the Promised Land. This command extends to women, children, and even livestock: Deu 20:16 But in the cities of these … Continue reading →

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Fallacies of Calvinists

Posted on October 21, 2015 by christopher fisher

These following fallacies are common Calvinistic fallacies. This list is not meant to be taken that non-Calvinists do not often fall for these fallacies, but that these fallacies are ones often encountered in debates with Calvinists. Moralistic fallacy What it … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Uncontrolling Love of God by Thomas J Oord

Posted on October 4, 2015 by christopher fisher

For believers, making sense of [evil events] requires belief in God. But the answers that most give to the question of God’s relation to randomness and evil leave me unconvinced and discontented. They don’t make sense. Believers need better responses … Continue reading →

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against the modern pharisees

Posted on September 26, 2015 by christopher fisher

There is a scene in Mark in which the Pharisees accost Jesus for not following ritual law that had been developed from their interpretations of Levitical code: Mar 7:5 Then the Pharisees and scribes asked Him, “Why do Your disciples … Continue reading →

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the name of God

Posted on September 22, 2015 by christopher fisher

In Exodus 3:14, God introduces Himself to Moses. This is a very important event in the Bible as it represents perhaps the first time God’s name was known. In Exodus 6, God recounts to Moses that His name “Yahweh” was … Continue reading →

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God and His unilateral suzerainty covenant with abraham

Posted on September 7, 2015 by christopher fisher

The Bible maintains a strong theme of God’s unilateral promise to Israel. This promise was so strong that Israelites believed they were saved by virtue of being Jewish. Two of the strongest prooftexts for God’s changeability are really in context … Continue reading →

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it is ok to cut down trees

Posted on September 1, 2015 by christopher fisher

It is often used as an example of God’s care for trees that God prohibited Israel from cutting down trees of their enemies. Whenever this is quoted, this seems to be quoted well out of context. Greg Boyd and Paul … Continue reading →

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