Category Archives: Prophecy

the moabites thwart God

Posted on August 13, 2015 by christopher fisher

In 2 Kings 3, Jehoram (king of Israel) and Jehoshaphat (king of Judah) set out to defeat the rebellious Moabites. Jehoshaphat inquires of the prophet of Yahweh as to the outcome of the battle. This prophet is Elisha and Elisha … 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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white refuted – opening statement

Posted on July 24, 2014 by christopher fisher

The purpose of this post is to examine the context of James White’s arguments in his debate against Bob Enyart. It will be shown that White relies on emotional arguments, and where White references the Bible, his position can be … Continue reading →

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answering james white

Posted on July 15, 2014 by christopher fisher

This post will take James White’s cross examination questions to Bob Enyart and answer them. It should be noted that in Enyart’s cross examination, James White avoided direct questions such as answering the simple question “In Gethsemane, at the moment … 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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moses convinces God to look good – exodus 32

Posted on April 21, 2014 by christopher fisher

In Exodus 32, God sees Israel’s first major rebellion against Him. While Moses is on Mount Sinai talking to God about commandments for Israel, Israel camps below and builds a false idol in the shape of a calf. God then … Continue reading →

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the worst failed Biblical prophecy

Posted on March 25, 2014 by christopher fisher

The scene is the turn of the first century AD. Israel is under the rule of the Roman Empire. Certain Jews are confident that God will soon save them and restore a righteous kingdom (Luk 1:71). Angels are seen prophesying … Continue reading →

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knowledge redefined by calvinism

Posted on February 23, 2014 by christopher fisher

Without fail, every time I go to Walmart I encounter the same experience. I pick items off the shelf and the cashier lets me purchase them. I may have gone yesterday, today, and may go tomorrow; every time the employee … Continue reading →

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understanding hosea 1

Posted on February 20, 2014 by christopher fisher

Hos 1:1 The word of the LORD that came to Hosea the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. … 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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