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Re: Video: the Tiger Woods “Jesus” shot

Edgar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:58:41 -0000

I think Jesus would've used the force. Walking on water is a bit old school now...

Re: A Vote for Barack Obama is a Vote for Jesus

Edgar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:50:43 -0000

Is Barack pro-abortion? And how does that reflect on the values of Jesus?

Re: A Vote for Barack Obama is a Vote for Jesus

Edgar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:50:43 -0000

Is Barack pro-abortion? And how does that reflect on the values of Jesus?

Re: Touch the Sexual Sinner

Edgar — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:32:49 -0000

From a christian youth perspective, are we training our kids in what they believe and why they believe it?

Is the lack of faith (e.g. lack of guilt) due to the fact our youth lose belief in God? If no one is watching us, everything is permissible.

I know the teens and 20s are tough for all kids. Sex, loneliness and disappointment drive us nuts. they drive us to a lack of judgement.

Re: Touch the Sexual Sinner

Edgar — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:32:49 -0000

From a christian youth perspective, are we training our kids in what they believe and why they believe it?
Is the lack of faith (e.g. lack of guilt) due to the fact our youth lose belief in God? If no one is watching us, everything is permissible.
I know the teens and 20s are tough for all kids. Sex, loneliness and disappointment drive us nuts. they drive us to a lack of judgement.

Re: Jesus spotted on a plank of wood

Edgar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:00:36 -0000

That is neither Jesus nor a Demon. As long as people are willing to pay for fake jesus', we're going to see lots more of Jesus.

Re: Video of 3038 Photos Shot in 3 Days of Life in Boston

Edgar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:08:56 -0000

Nice idea and well done.

ps. linked through digg

Re: Jesus and Gay Marriage

Edgar — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:42:35 -0000

Is that a real picture? That is pretty weird if it is...

Re: Essence of the Gospel?

Edgar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:37:21 -0000

I think we need our systematic theology lenses.

Re: Essence of the Gospel?

Edgar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:46:10 -0000

I don't have thick enough systematic glasses to get too deep into it. I like Wright's view that The Kingdom is here. This is the kingdom and we're to go and tell everybody about it. That said, part of that job is telling them about the Grace of God that has saved us. People are not able to see the kingdom (total depravity) until they are born of the Spirit.

How about you Henry?

Re: Essence of the Gospel?

Edgar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:37:18 -0000

I agree God is not a transaction. This is something address in reformed theology where no one pleases God. There is no one who seeks for him. It is only after He regerates you that you go -- oh yeah!!!

Re: Approaching the Text

Edgar — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:03:51 -0000

I see Wright is making you thirsty here... :-) (sienfeld quote)

Today at church we talked about the richman and the needle and the camel ... It's interesting how many people will read that and think: Christians are not supposed to have any wealth. We should all give it to the poor but the text doesn't say that. Jesus was simply talking to this dude. Not to you or me...

continue to share... I'm looking forward to vicariously reading along w/ you.

Re: Making Time

Edgar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:54:19 -0000

Priceless.

Nice Laptop. Red?

Re: predestination defined

Edgar — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:59:23 -0000

As it happens, I just blogged on the same topic as part of a book review.

If you're interested:

http://www.thechristianalert.org/blog/index.php...>

Your closing paragraph is a good observation.

"All contradictions are mysterious. Not all mysteries are contradictions. Christianity has plenty of room for mysteries, but none for contradictions."

God bless,

Re: predestination defined

Edgar — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:30:04 -0000

I just started reading more about predestination. One thing that I hope to understand better is how Islam's determinism differs from Christian's foreknowledge/predestination doctrine.

If you blog on this subject, let me know.

Edgar,

Re: Power and Will

Edgar — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 02:07:56 -0000

Adams sin did not just injure himself, but the whole human race; and that infants at their birth are injured in the manner that Adam was after his transgression.

I just read a bit on Augustine & Pelagius so this is an interesting topic. You do make a good point... Jesus was fully human...where was his original sin at, right?

I wonder what others have to say to this one in particular. I'm going to do some thinking now...

Edgar.

Re: A list of good Biblical Studies Blogs

Edgar — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:34:44 -0000

My only wish is that many of these sites would merge into a single site. For example, masstheology.com/BloggerName, and have something where one can go and get all the good stuff.

I know we all love to have our own blogs and recognition but perhaps getting all these "popular" blogs to merge would be cool. Have you seen http://www.prolifeblogs.com?

Something like that...

Re: Joel Osteen, the comedian?

Edgar — Fri, 04 May 2007 23:35:03 -0000

I think it was two years ago that someone gave me his book for Christmas. It was very interesting... as I opened the gift, I could see the excitement on her eyes, yet, she could see my disappointment..

I didn't read the book. I debated whether I should. Eventually, I put it in the recycling bin...

Re: An Important Theme in Spider-Man 3

Edgar — Sun, 06 May 2007 22:50:54 -0000

Hi Hank,

Showing big name movies or using everyday TV shows to make a point is a wonderful way to reach across, and engage people.

Some of the best conversations I've had have been those after a movie or tv show.

For example, I think of The Simpsons as a great conversation show. They always have some goofy bible quote, or theological question that sends me straight to Google (not as often as before though).

Movies are like that as well. The DaVinci Code or Million Dollar Baby were great conversation movies. All I had to say was -- "well, what about the idea that ..." K/i> and we were on.

That said, prudence and parents' permissions are a must. You don't want a 13 year old watching a NC17 or R rated movie.

Re: Question of the Day

Edgar — Tue, 08 May 2007 21:18:53 -0000

I second Casey's comments.

Whenever there are disagreements, we owe it to ourselves to study together, and humble our opinions. We should also look at the Great Fathers and Doctors of the Church, and follow their examples in Exegesis and Charity.

Predestination is a wonderful topic - one which I'm in the middle of studying...

Re: What is the “Age” of the Disciples?

Edgar — Wed, 09 May 2007 07:26:22 -0000

I read The Last Days According to Jesus about a year ago, and I wasn't too impressed. I don't know if I rushed through it, or the reading was just beyond my head. It is also a complicated topic.

Re: What is the “Age” of the Disciples?

Edgar — Thu, 10 May 2007 23:06:19 -0000

I think I read it too fast. I don't remember anything about it, and I felt that Sproul didn't really take a stance on anything.

Reading your post was more meaningful than reading his book. I plan to study "Revelation: Four Views" by Steve Gregg to really get a good understanding of the end times. Hank Hanegraaff just released a book on that too so I also want to read his.

Right now I'm still reading "Chosen but Free" and "The Potter's Freedom" so that's going to take a bit.

Re: What is the “Age” of the Disciples?

Edgar — Sat, 12 May 2007 15:15:31 -0000

Oh man... I gotta stop watching TV and get back to reading.

I hope you write something on Hank's book. I look forward to reading the book and your post...

Edgar,

Re: Oh Noes! I’m Finney?

Edgar — Mon, 14 May 2007 00:14:55 -0000

I scored as John Calvin.

Much of what is now called Calvinism had more to do with his followers than Calvin himself, and so you may or may not be committed to TULIP, though God's sovereignty is all important.

"Excellent (Mr. Burns!)"...

Do you guys know who came up with test?

Re: Exegetical Eschatology

Edgar — Thu, 17 May 2007 22:27:34 -0000

Hank,

Thanks for the book review. I seriously can't wait to read it but I just have a few more I need to finish first. I'm hoping Christmas 2007 will find me reading it!

Edgar.

Re: More Gospel of Judas

Edgar — Tue, 22 May 2007 21:37:02 -0000

Henry,

Thanks for the link.

Re: Full vs. Partial: Test Case in the Resurrection

Edgar — Wed, 23 May 2007 23:08:19 -0000

Good write up. This is all new to me so I'm trying to read and let it sink...

What would a Full Preterist say is the age in which we are living...?

Re: On πιστεύω

Edgar — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:13:43 -0000

As soon as I read the "believe can also mean to hold an opinion" - I realize that this is how I've been thinking of "believe".

Using the whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish is a much better choice and it makes more sense.

Edgar,

Re: Deep Dish (Chicago) Inerrancy

Edgar — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:14:37 -0000

Thanks for sharing this analysis. I'm afraid that Misquoting Jesus may be my next "must-read" ... just kidding...

I would agree with Hank that most people would say that only the original autographs are thought of as "inerrant". Ravi Zacharias makes the point that the more manuscripts we find, the better. I can't wait for a new gospel, or new letter from Luke, or Timothy...

I like your comments on ecumenism. We need to get our terminology straight so we don't divide over the little things.

Re: What Eschatology Are You?

Edgar — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:27:00 -0000

I scored as a Amillenialist. I didn't really understand some of the terminology/themes. I think the answer choices for future surveys should include an "I don't know".

I gotta get that Hank book!

Edgar.

Re: Calling all Reformed Readers

Edgar — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:18:37 -0000

Man - perfect timing. I finished reading Geisler's Chosen but Free, and the response from James White the Potter's Freedom..

Geisler asks: who made the Devil sin? James White doesn't answer the question and I wish he did.

Another question is: how do we avoid double-predestination?

I've just started reading some articles by John Piper, and he's really good. I'm taking my time reading and learning about predestination because I really want to understand it - especially as it relates to the problem of suffering and evil.

Any book recommendations would be great.

Edgar,

Re: Weaknesses in the Church Today

Edgar — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:19:20 -0000

Some things to consider are:
1. - God is in Control.
2. - Prayer. Let's pray for everybody.

3. - Paul does a good job outlining People's sin in Romans 3 and then goes on to tell them why there's hope for them. Which brings us to the main point. We need to tell people they're sinners. Unless they know, there's no good news.
For some people think they're good and that they're going to Heaven. For others, there's no God and "let's just be nice"

Both Calvinists and Arminians understand the need of the great commission. To say otherwise is to deny the Lord's command to go and teach all nations. There's no excuse for not evangelizing. It is biblical.

Re: predestination defined

Edgar — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 15:52:30 -0000

I've been studying the subject for a bit now, and I just re-read your post.

"According to Edwards, a human being is not only free to choose what he desires but he must choose what he desires to be able to choose at all. This means that every choice is free and every choice is determined. But determined does not mean that some external force coerces the will. Rather it refers to one”s internal motivation or desire. In short, our choices are determined by our desires"

One question with this quote is: how does Human Nature relate to "Desires". My concern is that God predestines every choice and desire - even the bad ones so how am I responsible for my Sin when he has predestined my "human nature" to be sinful?

As a believer, it is great I'm one he predestined to salvation. But how do we explain this to unbelievers?

Thoughts?

Re: Human Natures, Desires, and Calvinism: A Question

Edgar — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:44:25 -0000

Hi Hank (Imler),

Yes. I'm comfortable with predestination. I am also comfortable with calling it a mystery of God. If greater minds have not come to a simple answer, I'll let others give it a shot. I definitely like Paul's answer: Who are you Oh Man to question God?

Jeremy,
Thanks for the feedback. I agree with you. We're definitely responsible. No doubt.

I'm looking forward to more comments...

Edgar.

Re: Human Natures, Desires, and Calvinism: A Question

Edgar — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 23:44:57 -0000

How am I responsible for my Sin when he has predestined my “human nature” to be sinful?

My point here is that God has predestined me either to salvation or hell. In order to do that, he had to create in me my Sinful nature. He did this through Adam. He knows that I can never choose him on my own (Romans 3). This is sinful nature, right? If yes, he himself made me this way so I'm predestined and so was my human nature. And if he made me like this, how is it that I'm still responsible for the way he made me?

Paul asks us: who are you to ask God for an explanation? I'm Ok with this rhetorical answer if that is the best answer there is for this dilemma. I'm Ok with it because I believe the Bible is the word of God so if he says so, that's that.

Hope this makes sense. If not, let me know and I can rephrase. I feel that the more I type the more I blaspheme so I'll stop :-).

Re: Human Natures, Desires, and Calvinism: A Question

Edgar — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 21:06:19 -0000

Brad, Thanks for re-phrasing my question. The imputation is a wonderful way to explain it. It makes sense. That said, we're left with Honzo's question: Is God the Author of Sin?

The answer would have to be yes - not that he sins but he allows Sin to happen. Not that he allows it "remotely" but that he actually ordained it to be. Reason? For the riches of his Glory.

By the way, check out this video in which Sproul explains Imputation.

Re: The Book of Abraham

Edgar — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:54:57 -0000

Thanks for posting this video.
Don't forget to check "DNA vs. The Book of Mormon" found here:
http://www.lhvm.org/vid_dna_med.htm

Edgar

Re: History in the Eyes of the Ancients

Edgar — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:04:15 -0000

I like this post. I've been reading about infallibility and inerrancy and these are good points to keep in mind (especially: "History was for instruction, not for tracking details")

Re: Beauty – in Structure and in Life

Edgar — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:25:24 -0000

Wow!

Re: 2 Peter 2:1 Exegeted.

Edgar — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:22:14 -0000

I'm on my 3rd read of his [James White]"The Potter's Freedom". The first one was a bit fast. The second was a bit slower but not in depth... this last one, I'm trying to memorize or pay attention to key verses.

He totally exegetes Total Depravity, Unconditional Election... that's how far I'm in... Three More Letters to go :-)

Re: John 1:1 and the New World Translation

Edgar — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:46:04 -0000

Apologetics.com had a good MP3 on this one.
http://apologetics.com/audio/06_16_07.mp3

Skip the first 8 minutes. They spend like 20 minutes talking about this particular verse (2nd hour of the show).

Re: About

Edgar — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 22:50:04 -0000

Great Work with the new look. It looks very clean. The banner is inviting, and the font is easy to read.

Edgar.

Re: Question of the Day

Edgar — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:09:22 -0000

Hank,

I agree with Bob. Nicely done. I feel as if I just had a review of Total Depravity!

Edgar.

Re: Deep Dish (Chicago) Inerrancy

Edgar — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:01:47 -0000

I think the first time I read this post I didn't appreciate it. Now, I do.

I've written my own take on Inerrancy.

It is an interesting subject and I just want to make the point that we need to keep it simple. Let's not put the Bible in an Altar. It is not God.

Edgar.

Re: Seven Cans of Pepsi

Edgar — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:20:03 -0000

Hey - how was your trip to Chicago? Were you downtown? Or by O'Hare? I'm hoping our good Citizens treated you well.

EI.

Re: One Mind, one Spirit, One Body.

Edgar — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:30:34 -0000

We will never have One Mind according to Revelations 43:15 (just kidding - I made that number up).

Seriously though, it is interesting to think of the time of the Apostles and how the early church in Acts didn't have "one mind" regarding the Gentiles, Grace, and the Law (Galatians).

I wonder if "One Mind" might have been another word for Tolerance.

EI.

Re: About

Edgar — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:32:42 -0000

Hi guys,

I never realized you had links to these resources:
* Main Page - Theopedia
* StudyLight.org
* The Spurgeon Archive

We recently had some issues with WikiPedia and are not too crazy about it. We'll check these sites more often.

Re: The Public Spectacle (inspired by today’s sermon)

Edgar — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:51:28 -0000

Hi JR...

Thanks for the post. It is indeed interesting how God uses the foolish things in life to bring glory to himself. Imagine. Some criminal - claiming to be the Son of the Living God - the King of the Jews - paraded and ridiculed. The Romans probably thought they were doing the world a favor by killing one more crazy guy...

Oh boy... who's the criminal now?

EI

Re: Original Sin

Edgar — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:16:52 -0000

Original Sin: are you Perfect? If you say no [like it should be :-)], that's Original Sin for you. You need a Savior. We all have something that we need forgiveness for.

EI
[adapted from Ravi Zacharias]

Re: An Interesting Project

Edgar — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:33:47 -0000

Hi Honzo,

I hadn't heard that 2nd Corinthians was stitched together. I did a quick google on the subject but wasn't too keen on the authority of some of the links.

Can you comment a bit more on the subject?

Edgar.

Re: An Interesting Project

Edgar — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:54:29 -0000

This post will make a great YouTube video!

-Edgar.

Re: About

Edgar — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 23:26:36 -0000

I finally added you to my RSS Subscriptions. I don't know why it took me so long.

:-)

Re: The Public Spectacle (inspired by today’s sermon)

Edgar — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:27:33 -0000

I love the Magrite picture!

Re: Monday Morning Theology: Open Theism and an Evil God

Edgar — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:23:42 -0000

I enjoyed reading the comments. This is all interesting.

I'm with the classical view that God knows all things. St. Augustine made the point that in God, there's no change, there's no pause, there's no time. God has existed eternally -- willing everything eternally & speaking all words eternally. In other words, God doesn't speak one word at the time or thinks one thought at the time. God thinks everything, speaks everything, and wills everything eternally - because otherwise, he would be mutable & subject to change.
Book 11/Confessions.

Then again, Augustine was a Platonist!

Re: Love and the Trinity

Edgar — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:36:47 -0000

I'm with Hank on this one. From a human perspective, love should be our driving force. Our greatest ethic like St. Paul rightly said. We are to be loving to our neighbors, reaching out to others, and being servants to one another and our communities.

From God's perspective, we really don't know him fully to determine his greatest attribute. Edwards makes a good point.

Edgar

Re: Monday Morning Theology: Open Theism and an Evil God

Edgar — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:32:44 -0000

JR,

More Thoughts on Incarnation
God is a spirit (John 4:24). By the incarnation, God didn't change. The son remained the son (a child is born. A son is given ). The trinity - God remained the same.

But it gets better: Jesus asks: "My God, my God, Why have you forsaken me?"...now this one... this one did change something. Ravi Zacharias says that the relationship between the father and son was a bit disturbed. As if the father turned his back on the son while he suffered for the sins of the world... Yet, the nature of God remained intact.

Man - this is great stuff. Making me think...

Looking forward to some more thoughts.

p.s. I called Augustine "St." because that's what most people call him. Plus, I really like the guy! We should start a thread on him.

Re: Freedom and Determinism

Edgar — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:38:45 -0000

We all have free will but our choices are determined. Both people did what they wanted to do.

Patrick had been determined to stay there through his love of the subject. Yet, he chose to stay via free will.

For her, she did choose hypnosis. She didn't know she had been hypnotized to go to the party.

St. Augustine & Stephen Hawkins agree:
We are determined. The fact that we don't know how, makes us free.

Romans 3, Romans 8:8, and John 6:30-44 are really clear on Total Depravity & Predestination.

Re: Freedom and Determinism

Edgar — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:35:48 -0000

Hi cheapham,

I've only read Augustine's Confession's and an article here and there. Which is the book that deals with Purgatory, and Original Sin?

In retrospect, I have no idea how the Total Depravity Line got in there. It definitely doesn't follow the conversation.

As far as Romans 3 and Romans 8, I'm not going to touch on those two because - as we would agree - there are plenty of interpretations: Thus, Calvinists vs. Arminianism. I'm definitely not going to convince you with a comment.

Tom 1st,
Determinism and Freedom are mutually exclusive from human terms because we don't have a full picture. Thus, we're free to choose but the choices are given. The one that gives us the choices has determined the outcome. Especially if someone really knows you well, he can predict your choices and reactions (e.g. God).

I still think Patrick & Penelope made free choices. No one forced them.

This is really great conversation guys. I'm enjoying it.

Re: I Timothy 2 and the Artemis Cult

Edgar — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:15:41 -0000

Hi Tom,

I enjoyed reading your post. I'm looking forward to the next one. The Greek Intro was really interesting to me because I like Greek Mythology. If I can make one suggestion, it would be to include a reference to where you got the myth from...but that's just being picky. Good writing.

Edgar.

Re: The “Jesus Didn’t Talk About It” Fallacy

Edgar — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:04:20 -0000

Andrew,

Great timing. My wife was just asking me about these verses. I guess it was on some TV show where they mentioned Leviticus, Homosexuality and Eating Shrimp. Your example of Incest settles the issue. I'll remember it.

I like Ham's analysis of your post. He raises some really interesting issues. Inerrancy and Infallibility are of great interest to me so - Ham - consider more of the same! This is a great topic.

Re: The “Jesus Didn’t Talk About It” Fallacy

Edgar — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:05:07 -0000

p.s. I hope I can call you Ham... ?

-Edgar

Re: Mark Driscoll on Joel Osteen

Edgar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:07:39 -0000

USAToday.com just ran an article on Olsteen.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2007-10-2...

Is it better to be a bad Christian than not Christian at all?

Edgar

Re: Gone too far?

Edgar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:25:03 -0000

I used to like him more when he was called "Dan Brown".

Edgar.

Re: Mark Driscoll on Joel Osteen

Edgar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:18:48 -0000

Like Hank says: euangelion denotes bad news. And poverty and/or low self-steem are by-products of Sin.

Blessed are the poor in Spirit - for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.

-euangelion

Re: Jesus: How Great is He?

Edgar — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:35:58 -0000

My disappointment starts when people become too concern with defending God. I was actually trying to find a recent example but I couldn't think of one.

In any case, we have to be careful to provide the intellectual reasons for our faith through formal apologetics but we need to stay away from populists picketing, media trashing, or death threats (e.g. abortion clinics).

Our God is so great, that he can take care of himself.

Edgar.

Re: Jesus: How Great is He?

Edgar — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:00:02 -0000

jr. your comment is well put.

However, would I be in the minority if I said that I laughed when I first so that video?

Did anybody see the Simpson's movie? They mocked the Bible and Christianity a few times. There's a scene in which Grandpa Simpson is having a seizure. The scene cuts to Homer who is seen frantically paging through the Bible as he cries: "this book has no answers"...

Thoughts?

Re: Recap – Women in Christianity.

Edgar — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:58:05 -0000

Nice survey plugin. Who are you using?

Re: Golden Compass

Edgar — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:04:08 -0000

I would say, if you are an evangelist or apologetics major, you should definitely watch it.

From a day-to-day Christian parent's perspective, I would skip it because the trailer looks dumb. Elmo Saves Christmas is still a much better choice!

Egdar.

Re: Question of the Day: Christians and Government

Edgar — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:07:50 -0000

I haven't given this much thought but I would say we should not create rules.

If one loves politics, one should follow that path and do the best job representing Christian values.

I think it is great that last year's superbowl was led by two Christian coaches. The world got to see how Christian leaders take defeat and victory.

Re: Wayne on Wayne on Gender

Edgar — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:47:47 -0000

This reminds me of the Calvinism vs. Arminianism debate. Smart People. Same Bible Verses. Different conclusions.

Perhaps there is something in post-modernity for all of us!

Edgar

Re: Mary’s Magnificat: A National Anthem for Terrorism

Edgar — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:57:55 -0000

Tom,

My only problem with this interpretation is that you are assuming that Mary actually said these things. As we all know, the Bible is not totally reliable...That is why we need to buy multiple versions of it - especially around the holiday season :-).

Your post reminded me of the Nativity Story movie. You sort of get a glimpse of Mary's Innocence -- in the myst of the bigger issues going on with the Roman occupation and the Advent of the Messiah.

I enjoyed reading your post.

Edgar.

Re: Mary’s Magnificat: A National Anthem for Terrorism

Edgar — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:00:34 -0000

Hi Honzo,

I hope you know I was kidding with the "not totally unreliable" bit... If not, I may need to take that Borat Humor Class.

Edgar.

Re: Is Islam the most woman friendly religion in the world?

Edgar — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:31:57 -0000

Hi Honzo,

Point well taken. I would say that Islam as a religion is not women friendly. Is hitting women, under any circumstance, acceptable (Sura 4:34)?

Thoughts?

Re: An Installment on the Interaction of Intercourse and Economics

Edgar — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:00:25 -0000

Tom,

I'm wondering - At what point did David and Salomon write their Psalms and poetry? Were they writing the Psalms and Proverbs and Ecclesiastics at the same time they were having their wild orgies?

Or did they get saved, left their old selves behind, and then write their stuff?

I wonder if their writings would lose meaning if we found out they had been written at the same time the wild parties were going on. I can picture Solomon: Party all night. Wake up. Feel Guilty. Write a few things. Go back to Party. Repeat.

Would we call that Hypocrisy?

Edgar.

Re: An Installment on the Interaction of Intercourse and Economics

Edgar — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:08:36 -0000

Thanks for the reply Tom. I keep on learning.

Re: Link of the Day: Deconstruct your Faith

Edgar — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:46:23 -0000

Number 10: Count conversations not conversions.

Should be part of every apologetics class. Very true indeed.

Edgar

Re: Choices Suck or do they?

Edgar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:12:35 -0000

Oh boy... do you have a sample in mind?

Re: Creating a Universe of Certainty, or, If You Remove Reason, You Remove Doubt

Edgar — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:15:06 -0000

Was the museum busy? From the pictures, it looks like you guys had the place to yourselves.

I visited the Institute For Creation Research Museum in Santee, CA and it was pretty much empty except for a few employees and some visitors.

Young Earthers do have some really good literature to support their claims. I was really impressed from some of their literature but haven't had a chance to get into the details.

Edgar.

Re: The Doctrines of Grace: God’s Plan & Sovereignty Defined – Part 1

Edgar — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:46:19 -0000

Hi Brad,

I like the size of this article. Since this is a complicated subject, it will be cool if you keep the following posts short and sweet as you build your case.

I'm looking forward to it.

Edgar.

Re: Columbia MO Events

Edgar — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:08:54 -0000

If you guys attend, have your notebooks and pencils ready. Note down any cool historical trivia and recent discoveries.

Edgar.

Re: Question of the Day: The Naked Truth.

Edgar — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:18:22 -0000

Honzo, you made this question too hard.

I would say that all true is contextual, discovered and conditioned.

Edgar

Re: Creating a Universe of Certainty, or, If You Remove Reason, You Remove Doubt (Part 2 of 2)

Edgar — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:23:47 -0000

I guess you guys don't recommend us going there, ah?

You should check the one in California. That was a really good museum:http://www.icr.org/discover/index/discover_museum/

Re: Unintentional Humor in the “Acts of Thomas”

Edgar — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:56:57 -0000

Like CheapHam - I've also heard this same tradition about thomas. What I've come to realize is that, there are a bunch of traditions about the apostles but no one really knows what happened to them.

We take great pride that they were murdered for their beliefs but that's no where to be found (except in much later traditions). I've actually read two books about the apostles and both books said "Tradition has is that Peter was crucified, this other guy, this, or that...etc". However, the source is not given.

To quote Kramer, "frankly, it sounds make up!"

Re: Self-Evaluation Time

Edgar — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:51:08 -0000

This is my approach as well. Start somewhere in the middle. Listen. And then provide my input.

One thing I've noticed is that I sometimes jump in too quickly and start providing answers instead of asking more questions.

The middle ground allows us to learn and give the other side a chance to make their case.

Re: Dreaming of a Brave New World

Edgar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:58:36 -0000

For church leaders, they do need to be more inviting and welcoming (if not doing so).

The rest of us have the same responsibility - of course. I also want to say that - a church congregation will look like the neighborhood is located in. So we shouldn't expect a melting pot where there is none to begin with.

There were actually two studies that I read a while back on how diversity hurts society and how church small groups are the best way to build relationships:

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/ideas/articles...

http://opinionjournal.com/columnists/dhenninger... (The Pros of Small groups)

Edgar.

Re: The Goal of Feminist Biblical Interpretation

Edgar — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:47:27 -0000

Through out history, great women had risen above their peers and competed neck to neck with men. Many might have even died trying - no ones. The great women of history: Sor Juana Ines De la Cruz, Joan of Arch, The Bleeding women in Mark 5:21, Queen Elizabeth, Antigone, tabitha from Acts 9:36, etc, they are the ones we have and know about. Why are there no more? Did history erase their names and contributions?

My concern is with women playing the victim role. Not only that, it makes it sound like male scholarship is lacking truth.

Am I misreading this post?

Edgar.

Re: Government and Sports

Edgar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:17:06 -0000

Casey - good point. I don't think we think about these little issues. I mean - I watch it or read about it in the news but - I never stop to think -

What is the connection between MLB and our gov’t? Why should/would our gov’t even think about getting involved in BASEBALL. Isn’t there bigger issues to work on (education, war, immigrant issues, taxes). Why would we want this to happen?

You make a good point. the MLB should take care of this business... not government. The same for Marion Jones.

I'll ask a few people at work tomorrow...

Re: Alvin Plantinga and the Definition of Fundamentalist

Edgar — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:40:05 -0000

I have Warranted Christian Belief sitting at my desk. It is actually being used as a base for my flat panel monitor.

When I ordered the book, I didn't realize what I was getting myself into. The book is thick and the text small. What was I thinking...

Nonetheless, I shall conquer it! God willing.

Edgar.

Re: Alvin Plantinga and the Definition of Fundamentalist

Edgar — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:03:49 -0000

Travis, so you are saying I should start with “Warrant: the Current Debate” and “Warrant and Proper Function.” ?

Is there another one I should read first?

The reason I ordered Warranted Christian Belief was that I liked "God, Evill and Freedom". I thought Warranted Christian Belief was going to be a skinny type of book...

Re: The Sanctity of Biblish.

Edgar — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:33:38 -0000

I left this comment over at heissufficient.net/.

The Bible needs to be translated to reflect the latest meaning of the the greek text into our current vocabularies. This makes it easy to read and understand.

But if someone is serious about studying the text itself, that someone should study hebrew, greek and latin. That’s what the tough guys do. Tough guys don’t read in English!

Edgar.
p.s. guys being greek for men and women.

Re: A Real God and a Real Hell

Edgar — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:38:53 -0000

Off topic...

Here is an idea for you guys studying greek and latin.

You need to start your online school via YouTube where you teach the rest of us some of the basic greek and latin.

Now that would be mass theology.

Great video by the way...

Re: A Real God and a Real Hell

Edgar — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:33:26 -0000

I'm glad you mentioned Mounce. I heard about him in a recent podcast. Is there a link you recommend?

Is this it?

http://www.teknia.com/index.php?page=home

Re: Jesus, the Syrophoenician Woman, and a Reversal of Violence

Edgar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:58:12 -0000

We just finished a class called the miracles of jesus.

This was one of the miracles we talked about. We also made the point that this lady had to be really sharp to have come up with that little reply - and to say it to a rabi nonetheless.

Overall, we focused on her faith for he says to her: O woman, great is your faith

We also talked about how the "I was sent only to the children of israel" might've been a play on words to the disciplines since they seemed to inconvenience by her. after all, they didn't want to do anything with gentiles.

His disciples came and urged Him, saying, “Send her away, for she cries out after us.”

She humbled herself, and was patient. She trusted in God to deliver her.

We read from Matthew by the way.
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mat...

Re: Jerusalem and Athens

Edgar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:02:17 -0000

I remember you linking to he Forbidden Gospels Blog before. The first few times I didn't think I like the blog much. The name sounded a bit weird.

It's pretty good though.

Re: Jerusalem and Athens

Edgar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:08:23 -0000

Faith is based on reason. On knowledge. On an idea, or concept. At least in your mind, you must know what you believe in. If you are horribly wrong, that's your problem. The semantics of Faith remain the same. Faith is based on your reasoning. Your reasons may be wrong, but faith remains pure. Faith follows reason.

Re: Ask the Readers: Seminary

Edgar — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:19:04 -0000

Honzo,

great question. Dan and I have asked ourselves the same question. so far, we're looking at http://www.ses.edu. it has great faculty and it's afffordable.

The problem for me is that I already have a huge student loan from my business degree. Wish I had known about Christian apologetics 10 years ago. Never too late though.

SES also has online classes - you can get a Masters in apologetics online. Imagine Normal Giesler grading your paper....

Trinity International is good too. It has a bioethics degree -
http://www.tiu.edu/divinity/

is the nairobi school for real? That may be really affordable.

Re: The Gospel According to Harley Davidson

Edgar — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:58:53 -0000

Without the cross, there's no gospel. We must preach Jesus crucified, or not preach at all.

3 Minutes ain't bad. God works in mysterious ways. :-)

That said, good point:

(who knows how many of these professions were made by sober people).

lol

-edgar.

Re: Biblical Archeology Society

Edgar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:13:12 -0000

I've been monitoring their RSS feed and they seem to have some really good links every day.
Edgar

Re: Question of the Day: Links

Edgar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:18:20 -0000

One person that I'm always reading and saying to myself: man, this guy is good, is:
http://benwitherington.blogspot.com
he blogs about everything (movies, vacations, etc) but most importantly, he is an NT Historian so he's always sharing his knowledge on the historical Jesus, and NT.
blog roll material.
Edgar.

Re: New Poll: Women in the early Church.

Edgar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:34:56 -0000

This is a tough one. Our value of leadership is skewed. Consider this:
Rabbi, of all of us - who would be the greatest in Heaven?
Women and men will do well to be humbled and give glory to God. As not all of us should wish to be teachers or leaders.

I didn't vote because I didn't see my choice there: There were probably women leaders in the early church.

Re: Greek New Testament

Edgar — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:52:18 -0000

Nice. I was just browsing for Luke 11:2 - It is too bad that you can't copy and paste from here.

Since I'm here - how is it that we translate hmwn
as "our father"? was is there in the sentence that makes us "our father" instead of just "abba" or pater?
Is the "our" just part of the context? The Vulgate translation doesn't say "nostro" or anything that looks like "our father"...
Thanks in advance, and remember I don't know greek so I"m just wondering.

Re: Annihilationism vs Eternal Conscious Suffering Series at Parableman

Edgar — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:50:56 -0000

Just a quick comment:
Any system that teaches annihilationism or Universalism is not worth reading because - if there's no hell - then there's nothing to worry about.
Of course, now I'm afraid you'll reply with "well that depends on what version of annihilationism or Universalism you're talking about" ...
By the way, the new skin is looking good though the sidebar is a bit off. I'm sure you'll guys fix it.
Edgar

Re: Annihilationism vs Eternal Conscious Suffering Series at Parableman

Edgar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:38:41 -0000

On a one to one basis, I would totally love to talk to people. get to know them. Listen to their arguments. Build a friendship. However In this case, universalism (everybody goes to heaven), and Annihilism (you stop to exist), are two areas that don't interest me much to read about. And from a purely logical perspective, there is no reason to worry about them. What's there to lose? Would it be better if I read the Bible instead?
Hell vs. Heaven is indeed a reward and punishment system. Everybody would be judged according to what he has done. In Matthew 6, Jesus talks about treasures and rewards. Paul adds that some will be saved as if by fire.
Thoughts?

Re: Original Sin in “There Will Be Blood”

Edgar — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:48:22 -0000

Great Post. I am also fascinated by all the glimpses we get at Original Sin & Human Depravity through film.

Atonement had a similar undertone. although I haven't seen the movie, Rambo is supposed to give us another glimpse.

Most recently, I had blogged about an AT&T TV Commercial that is a perfect example of the depravity of men. We're mean.

I haven't seen TWBB and I'm looking forward to it via Netflix (long wait!)...

Edgar.

Re: Formerly: Violent Zealot, Currently: Apostle of Peace

Edgar — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:05:49 -0000

**Dispensationalists have got it backward.

Couldn't agree more.

Re: God is Fake.

Edgar — Sat, 17 May 2008 20:00:46 -0000

Bart Erhman has used the same type argument. That is, God doesn't answer our prayers so he probably doesn't exist. I just want to remind everybody that - Jesus himself had prayers that were unanswered. Jesus prayed: 'Take this cup from me' before he was crucified, and before that night, he prayed for his church to remain united (One Church). Neither of this happened. So prayers cannot be a test for God.

Now to answer your questions Honzo, I agree with you. Christianity has the better story. It also explains and answers life's most important questions: Origin, Morality, Meaning and Destiny. It is the most coherent.

Take the two you mention: Buddhism is illogical. Its greatest goal is to stop all desire. But why does the Dalai Lama desire the liberation of Tibet? Why desire anything? Why do Buddhists protest?

Islam claims Jesus didn't die on the cross. Among all historians, there are two groups: the ones that say Jesus didn't exist (small group), and the rest of historians that say he died on the cross (resurrection aside). In any case, Islam is false.

The rest of the world religions (except for hinduism perhaps) are weak candidates. Mormons, Jehovas, the christian cults, etc. have nothing against the historicity of the Bible. Hinduism is a little tougher to chew on (haven't thought much on it) and my only argument against it would be that - again - we have the better story.

thoughts?

Re: God is Fake.

Edgar — Mon, 19 May 2008 23:22:03 -0000

Honzo, your point is well taken. Lusani made a good point about prayers not answered here but may be answered on the life to come, or even on a different time-line than what we might hope for.

Tom, can I steal this PoMo word? pretty cool... I also think PoMo brings us a lot of benefits. I would rather have someone with a PoMo perspective than a fundamentalist that wants to do us bodily harm.

Re: Biblical Support for a Personal Relationship with God

Edgar — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:39:45 -0000

Hank makes a good point. We have lost our reverence and awe for God.

Re: Preliminary Thoughts – Rich Chrisitans in an Age of Hunger

Edgar — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:04:33 -0000

I've seen this book title tossed around on the web and on the "books on sale" section at my local bookstore.

I'm looking forward to your conclusions. This is a complicated subject that I know very little about. Like you, I'm looking forward for someone to show us the way. And I'm skeptical that a book will do it.

Re: Biblical Support for a Personal Relationship with God

Edgar — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:12:54 -0000

What I fear is Christianity promising too much with it’s “its not a religion, it is a (personal) relationship” tagline and then letting down scores of people who leave jaded and no longer able to hear.

-Amen to that... this is exactly my point. We're building false expectations.

Honzo, I sent you a link to the article.

Re: When

Edgar — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:10:17 -0000

This is such struggle. I would rather be one Church with subgroups of people that don't agree with certain views. For example at the company that I work for, there are some policies that I disagree with but I still live by them. If people ask me my opinion, I tell them what I think, but I finish with 'but I don't make the rules around here..." we could follow something similar with the church.

That said and to answer your 2nd question - When does “not comprising” win over “be of one body?”

I would say that when you break orthodoxy, then you are no longer a follower of Jesus.

having a single denomination will build false expectations. we will always have empty bottles with labels on them. We see this at churches even now.

The diversity of orthodox denominations may be keeping the body of Christ healthy by weeding out the bad and keeping the orthodox strong.

Re: What is the Word of God?

Edgar — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:21:31 -0000

ElShaddai has put it well. I'm seconding his take.

Re: Definging Inerrancy

Edgar — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:49:50 -0000

I totally agree with his wording and assessment.

Through God we can be sure that what we have is inerrant.

Re: Quote of the Day: John 18:36

Edgar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:07:49 -0000

Honzo,

I've thought about this too. N.T. Wright makes it sounds like the Kingdom of God is right here - right now. I like the idea. I kind of agree with him.
It makes sense to me.

I look at the Resurrection [Or perhaps ascension?] as the "Son of Man" coming in the clouds of heaven before "this generation" passes away. To me - this means his kingdom has come. Here and now.

After all - Jesus did go around telling people - "the kingdom of heaven is at Hand"... well, there. Here it is - right now. He did promise, no?

If you've read N.T. Wright, you may see that I'm already biased for his take on this.

Anyway, on a side note, NT Wright was on the Stephen Colbert show. Check it out.

http://www.spike.com/episode/27772/st/2995361

There's also a time magazine article here:
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1...

Thoughts or corrections? Did I get off track? This is the 1st thing that came to mind...

Edgar

Re: I Do Not Permit a Calvinist to Use “Permit” Language

Edgar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:22:32 -0000

Tom - good summary.

I do like this quote as I think it gives a great summary:
“Everything that exists—including evil—is ordained by an infinitely holy and all-wise God to make the glory of Christ shine more brightly.”

I also don't like when people use the Permit language. God doesn't need our approval.

Edgar.

Re: I Do Not Permit a Calvinist to Use “Permit” Language

Edgar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:04:18 -0000

All I am saying is that - to be consistent as a calvinist - you have to hold that statement.

The proof texts for Calvinism are there.

And just to mention one of my favorite texts, consider the Lazarous Resurrection. Did Jesus violate his free will by bringing back from the dead? Jesus didn't ask him if he wanted to come back. He simply said - get up and walk.

Thoughts?

p.s. I've always wanted to use this illustration and see what others thought of it. I may be wrong.

Re: I Do Not Permit a Calvinist to Use “Permit” Language

Edgar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:30:16 -0000

Agree on the logical syllogisms bit. I was just about to write something about that on our blog... modernity is driving me nuts. Why must we be so impressed with great logic and science, and phds, and doctors, and stuff?

anyway, that's another story.

Re: I Do Not Permit a Calvinist to Use “Permit” Language

Edgar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:16:32 -0000

I don't have it all work out in my head yet so help me out here...

God has existed forever
God is all good, all loving.
Before God, nothing existed. He is all that there was and will be.

Where is Evil here? If God is not the creator of Evil? Where did Evil come from?

1 - At this point, you may say: free will. But where did we get Free Will? We got it from him. He created us. Romans 9?.

2. - Through out History, God has killed people (through human or natural agents) such as Noa & the flood, and such as asking Joshua to take care of his neighbors. Yet God is said not to be evil. He was just being "righteous"

However, if I blow up a damn and drawn a town, or I blow up a town, I would be evil.

Thoughts? Where did Evil come from?

Re: I Do Not Permit a Calvinist to Use “Permit” Language

Edgar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:19:28 -0000

By romans 9, I meant - is that our best answer to that question?

Re: Video of the Day: Satan

Edgar — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:47:46 -0000

ay mamacita... he sounds so real is not even funny.

good writing.

Re: Pagan Christianity :: Reviewing Reviews

Edgar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:50:31 -0000

I've read Witherington's Part 1 & 2 reviews. He's excellent. A lot of history tidbits. Real good.

Re: Boyd’s Discussion on Violence and the Old Testament

Edgar — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:25:07 -0000

The topic is fantastic but, I can't get into it. The writing/story telling doesn't appeal to me.

Has anybody else read the posts?

And most importantly, I'm wondering how the folks here would deal with the violence in the OT.

Re: Out of UR – As we all know…

Edgar — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:46:07 -0000

Guilty as charged except that I usually don't know where to look in the Bible; thus, I turn to google. God bless those Silicon Valley guys.

:-)

Re: Enns on the Question of Myth

Edgar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:26:28 -0000

I agree.

Re: Terminology Question of the Day

Edgar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:53:29 -0000

My first reaction /thought was: why should we have to explain ourselves? We have been using these terms for hundred of years, no?

That said, the english language is lazy - sort of: In Spanish, we say:

John 1:1: In the beginning was the Verb, and the Verb was with God, and the Verb was God (Verbo).

Then when the people talk about the Bible, they say: "la Palabra de Dios" - so it is understood we mean - The Word of God as in "This is what God has said"...

So english is lazy here: The Word is, I think, similar to Love. In spanish we have multiple ways of saying "love"

Yo Amo my wife (i love my wife)
Yo quiero a mis hijos (I love my children)
Me entanta Mexican Food (( love mexican food)

So Word may still be the simplest way to refer to Jesus and the Bible.

Re: The “Heresy” Boundary

Edgar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:42:45 -0000

Honzo, I am actually dealing with some people in my life that have different views of mine. They read the bible but they are not Christian. They love Jesus, but follow the Oprah model (me, me, me). They preach the law but fail to observe it themselves.

All that said, since these are really close people to me, I must still go to parties, do lunch, hang out, and play along. I think at some point - meaningful conversations stop. That's the worst part of it all.

Hi, how are you? good. good. so you want to watch a movie? cool. good movie. well. see you.

This is how I deal with it.

Re: A couple of New Features

Edgar — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:46:02 -0000

The font is definitely easier to read. the previous skin was a bit more artistic but this is simple and to the point.

I would say a lot of us read via RSS Readers so I wonder how many mind the previous design.

Re: Problems in Theology

Edgar — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:57:31 -0000

To me, it would be the fact that we have so many other religions and claims to exclusivity. Why has God allowed this? Why hasn't he come back? Wouldn't it be better if he just came back and took care of business?

Tom's points are beautiful too. I had never heard of the names problem (until he blogged about it). OT Violence is not a problem for me.

Re: Rock the Vote: John Piper and My Mixed Feelings

Edgar — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:38:03 -0000

I respect his honesty regarding the Palin. I'm not much of a thinker so I hadn't thought about that particular aspect. That said, does the Bible prohibit women running for political office?

p.s. I think he's voting for Obama....oh, oh... :-)

Re: Paul’s Keryga

Edgar — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:00:54 -0000

I love these comparative studies. Thanks for the write up. I'm in the middle of something but I'll come back to study...

Re: Paul’s Keryga

Edgar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:19:45 -0000

So what does Keryga mean?

Re: “Power” of Sin in Romans 3:9

Edgar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:09:26 -0000

just want to add that Romans 3:9 through 21 are my fave verses of scripture these days. trying to memorize them too.

Re: For Hope Burns Bright

Edgar — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:58:36 -0000

I think this is your 3rd translation bit I've seen and I quite enjoy these. I like that it comes from a layman (no offense) vs. some PC Ph.D Scholar group.

I really like knowing the literal meaning of this. Now, if you could only create the audio that goes along with the greek, perhaps I could memorize this in greek.

Hope to see more...

Re: I am now a “New Calvinist”

Edgar — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:43:01 -0000

Welcome to the club.

Re: Kingdom Triangle – initial thoughts

Edgar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:55:37 -0000

I've never read anything by Moreland but he's supposed to be real good. I wonder what the disconnect is. I think this book also got good reviews when it first came out.

Re: Fall 2009 – Language Plans

Edgar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:48:03 -0000

Oh man - not another Bible Translation? Don't we have enough already? lol

I'm jealous. Hope to one day learn Greek and Latin.

Re: August Reading

Edgar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:55:58 -0000

I wish these were audio books. For someone like me that I just want to hear the arguments (I don't have to take notes or highlight stuff), these would be great audio books.

N.T. Wright sounds greats. Piper -- I downloaded a couple of podcasts but I just couldn't take it. If there's one book I ever read by Piper would be his Romans 9 thing... other than, a blog here or there...

Re: Couple of thoughts on Women in Early Christianty

Edgar — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:02:24 -0000

I'm glad I know you Honzo... because If I were reading this on some blog, or some Karen Armstrong book - I would have disregarded this as "femenist liberal propaganda". But knowing you're a buff on the subject, I enjoyed reading this.

quick question - When tertulian writes "Virgin" - does he literally mean - sexually a virgin? or simply someone who was a young teenage woman? or someone who never married?

On Baptism 17, i think it is great to see him call people out on what he knows they made up (or like you said, "might have heard"). This is something Bart Earhman doesn't like to admit sometimes. That people changed the text. Yes. But people knew (or probably knew) when things changed and they followed (to their best intentions) the orthodoxy chain they have been passed on.

I like your study of their inscriptions - I think that really tells the story. Though I'm sure there was a Inscription Inquisition led by Constantine. LOL.

Re: Thesis is finally online

Edgar — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:20:49 -0000

just a quick comment - I think you should give this post a better title so when people link to it - it looks good ...

how about: Tomas - The Crazy Twin...

seriously though... Hope to read this stuff.