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Anyhow, I think you will be surprised by the answers. Many people won't know how to answer.
The World in 2032...
The End Of Evil
Today (April 15, 2013), in Boston Massachusetts two explosions occurred which appear to be the work of either foreign or domestic terrorists. The left-wing media is speculating that the attack was by a right-wing "extremist". Obviously, at the time of this writing, no one really knows. It is not the typical tactic of so-called "right-wing extremists" as if and when they protest or do violence; it is generally directed at the government. This attack was apparently on the spectators and participants of the annual Boston Marathon -- an event that you'd think a "right-winger" would appreciate since it is an American staple, having started in 1897 and being the world's oldest annual marathon. Add to this that Boston is historically the home of the American Revolution. And lastly, this event was held on "Patriots Day"; a day that commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord, fought near Boston in 1775. This just doesn't seem like the work or target of an over zealous "patriot".
The Mystery of ProvidenceI've begun reading a book that I've had for a while called The Mystery Of Providence. No, it's not a history on Rhode Island. Providence, theologically speaking is the concept that everything that happens is within the plan of God. Some people may equate this to fate or karma. Fate and karma are understood more as random consequences or controlled by nature balancing out. Providence is a rarely taught doctrine in our day. It offends our pride, our sense of independence and even our sense of self worth. I mean, if everything that happens, good or bad is somehow part of God's plan; then why do we even exist? What is the point? Are we just puppets to an all-consuming deity?
Just Shut Up You Bigot: Same-Sex Marriage Tactic
Blue Point Bible Church: A New Pastor Called
Miano won't have many knocks in the congregation with his eschatology but I thought it would be interesting to hear how Miano plans to successfully grow this congregation. After all, many "big name" full preterists have attempted to pastor churches but have failed or had less than ideal results. So, whether you agree or disagree with full preterism, listen to how Miano plans to try to do something practical in this congregation.
Who is in control? Does God just know things ahead of time or does He plan things?Our weekly study group did a study on what might be considered freewill vs "determinism". I want our group to consider if and how much God is in control. Here is an 11 slide powerpoint presentation you can view.
Why A Pope From the United States Is Not A Good Idea
While Bergoglio is the first pope elected from the Americas (the so-called New World), there was talk of there being a first American pope or pope from the United States of America. I want to address why that would have been a bad idea at this time.
Scripturalism Undermines ChristianityGordon Clark, originally opposed by the faculty of Westminster Theological Seminary when Clark tried to be confirmed within the OPC denomination -- enters into a new controversy even though he has been dead since 1985. Clark was initially opposed mainly because of his concept of "primacy of intellect". In this concept, Clark who was more a philosopher than a theologian advocated an almost humanistic notion that via the intellect, man could rightly conclude truth. Taken with Clark's other teachings which included that there is no such thing as paradox and that the Bible is the Word of God written, a person could approach the Bible as a logician would approach a mathematical equation. (NOTE: a paradox is only an apparent contradiction, not an actual contradiction. So, while the Bible may contain paradoxes, we Christians believe the Bible contains no contradictions) SCRIPTURALISM: The Bible First, Then God
When Murderous Crackpots Use Christianity
The "Be" Attitudes
Is Jesus God? Explaining the Hypostatic Union
The question before the Church in 3rd and 4th centuries was how Jesus is God. Is Jesus the man merely a vessel into which divinity was "poured"; especially as it relates to the "dove/Holy Spirit descending on Him" in Mt 3:16 and Mk 1:10. At what point is Jesus, divine or God?
What Is Talbotism? Another ISM In the Making
However, the "isms" come along especially when an advocate begins to propose perspectives they often claim are "their" teaching or "their" view.
Talbotism is still in the making but it is a perspective around the teachings and practices of a man named Kenneth Talbot. Talbot and some of his followers like to deride people for pointing out the rise of his own personal "ism" and his own "followers"; who have been called "Talbotites", "Talbotians", and "Talbotists". But the fact remains, Talbot is making his own personal "ism". This is especially evident in the fact that Talbot has created his own denomination, his own seminary, and his own church. This far exceeds what Martin Luther and John Calvin did in personalizing their perspectives; so if those men have had their names turned into "isms", certainly Talbot's name is more a candidate.
What If God Is Done?
How would this affect you? A man who goes by the name "RiversOfEden" discusses this possibility during this 70 minute podcast LISTEN HERE
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Michael Miano: The Freakedout Movement (Interview)In this 70 minute podcast, we speak with Michael Miano from freakedoutmovement.com. Miano has the interesting background of having been a gang member and having spent some time in prison. We discuss his life before and after Christianity and his eventual adoption of the theological perspective called Full Preterismi. He recently debated ex-Full Preterist, Sam Frost and discusses that event. LISTEN HERE
Download by right clicking this link and SAVEAS. *my purpose in this interview was simply to have Mr. Miano introduce himself and give a little background. It was not my purpose to "debate" anything he said.
Morality Without Religion/God
COMMON GOODPerhaps the baseline of morality could be considered anything that is for the common good of society. That would mean it would have to have a positive effect for the most people for the most amount of time (see here for details). Thus, while there are many things that could be considered "good" for some people, for a limited amount of time; this ultimately may not be "good" for society.
The Truth About Mass Murder and Gun LawsThis is an unpleasant topic to have to discuss so close to the holiday that even non-religious people celebrate as a time for family and friends, but the reality is people are going to be duped if they continue to get their news from the mainstream media on this topic. To be clear, I'm NOT claiming any special insight into this except that the sheer FACTS just don't support the spin the media is putting on it. Why America Failed in Afghanistan and Iraq
The principal way of reshaping the cultures of Germany and Japan was a radical rewrite of their constitutions so as to eliminate the elements that lead to the hostile and repressive mindset. In the case of Iraq and Afghanistan, America and the Coalition allowed those countries to contain within their constitutions, the very element that led and continues to lead such nations to be hostile to principles of freedom and equality. Let us compare just the first lines of the preambles of the U.S., the post-war German, post-war Japanese, post-war Iraqi, and post-war Afghanistan constitutions.
Enemy of the Hate
Sustaining Society
But what I find interesting is that many of these same liberals seem to be oblivious to the FACT that a society cannot sustain itself on other peoples' money. The welfare mentality of the United States and many other nations cannot be sustained. You cannot have more consumers than you do producers. Eventually, the supply will run out. Rodericke.com Launched!
So, I am moving toward discussions with honest people; people of integrity and principle. People who actually will publicly interact and not hide away or send their cronies and followers out with talking points.
The Unforgivable Sin: Matt. 12:31-32
Now, the first issue is to address the claim that Christ took away all sin, since people do indeed continue to break not only the 10 commandments but Jesus' commandments as well as other biblical precepts. WHAT IS SIN?The study of sin is called Hamartiology. Sin in the most simplistic form is disobedience to God's desire, which does not require a stated command. This was the point of many of Jesus' lessons; that people could keep the letter of the Law but were breaking the intent or desire of God. God should not have to write out every little thing that constitutes a sin.
What Went Wrong?
Free Courses on the U.S. ConstitutionHillsdale College has been providing two free online courses on the U.S. Constitution. I plan on checking them out soon. I'd like to hear from others that may have already taken these courses. Here is a video from Hillsdale urging people to get involved. You can go to http://constitution.hillsdale.edu/ to register for these free online courses.
The Eckercism of Martin Luther
During his various disputes with the Roman Catholic Church, Luther debated against a man named Johann Maier von Eck in 1521 at Worms Germany. Eck's infamous question to Luther was:
Now, the premise of the question isn't necessarily wrong, especially if we believe that God sustains not only His Word but the basic understanding of His Word by His new covenant people. Eck's question should not be flippantly dismissed...not even by Protestant/Reformed Christians.
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