Category Archives: Theology

Jesus did not overturn the law

Posted on June 11, 2015 by christopher fisher

It is widely believed that Jesus overturned aspects of the Law. In Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus lists a series of antitheses. These are statements that follow a particular formula: “You have heard it said… but I say … Continue reading →

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God in the book of job – who darkened what counsel

Posted on May 31, 2015 by christopher fisher

In the book of Job, Job suffers due to a divine wager between God and Satan (“the adversary”). Job’s friends attempt to persuade Job that God does not punish unjustly; they claim Job has a hidden sin. Job, though, is … Continue reading →

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clines on the conclusion of job

Posted on May 19, 2015 by christopher fisher

David Clines argues that the conclusion of Job is that retributive justice is not a necessary part of God’s creation: From Deconstructing the Book of Job: Where then stands the philosophy asserted by the poem of 3.1–42.6, the core of … Continue reading →

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misquoted verses – alpha and omega

Posted on May 4, 2015 by christopher fisher

In Revelation there is an interesting phrase which reoccurs several times. This phrase is not found elsewhere in the Bible (not in this form), but is unique to Revelation. God claims to be the “Alpha and Omega”. Proponents of Negative … Continue reading →

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can God be wearied?

Posted on April 26, 2015 by christopher fisher

Isa 40:28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary [yaw-gah]. His understanding is unsearchable.     Isaiah 40 is commonly used … Continue reading →

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unnatural narratives of omniscience

Posted on April 21, 2015 by christopher fisher

Gen 6:5 The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Gen 6:6 And the LORD regretted that he had made man … Continue reading →

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skeptics understand the failed prophecy of tyre

Posted on April 20, 2015 by christopher fisher

Sometimes the Skeptics are more honest than the Christians. Farrell Till explains, thoroughly, why the prophecy against Tyre cannot just be discounted as a prophecy about Alexander the Great based on a fleeting reference to “many nations”: That brings us … Continue reading →

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misquoted verses – vengeance is mine

Posted on April 16, 2015 by christopher fisher

Often Christians repeat the cliché “vengeance is mine saith the Lord” in order to prove some sort of political or social point. The statement is used to oppose the death penalty, to oppose personal retribution, to oppose any negative repercussions … Continue reading →

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understanding psalms 89

Posted on April 12, 2015 by christopher fisher

Psalms 89 is said to be written by Ethan the Ezrahite. It was probably written in the time of the rebellion of Absalom (David’s son). King David is being defeated by his enemy and the writer calls on God for … Continue reading →

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critical thinking applied to psalms 139

Posted on March 29, 2015 by christopher fisher

In Psalms 139, the text possibly claims that God knows all words before they exit the mouth (I am purposely using an ambiguous sentence): Psa 139:4 For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O LORD, You … Continue reading →

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