Atheists and secular humanists consistently make the claim that religion is the #1 cause of violence and war throughout the history of mankind. One of hatetheism’s key cheerleaders, Sam Harris, says in his book The End of Faith that faith and religion are “the most prolific source of violence in our history.” While there’s no [...]
Listen to our High Priest, Yeshua: “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the [...]
Pluralism” as defined by Merriam-Webster’s means, “a theory that there are more than one or more than two kinds of ultimate reality”. D. A. Carson in his award winning book “The Gagging of God” points out the impact of “pluralism” when it comes to the interpretation of Scripture. Commenting on the conclusions of a “pluralist” when it comes to interpreting text Dr. Carson explains, “Culler intend
At the check out counter I noticed a TIME Magazine heading with “Rethinking Heaven” by Jon Meacham. So, I funded TIME five clams. Meacham’s article is short, but full of good thoughts concerning the topic (Meacham claims that he is a Christian). What really got me was that he goes right into the theological outlook [...]
I still do a daily check at Full Preterist websites, and on Facebook (where, perhaps, most are now frequently popping up). One of the things that I have noticed, however, is that there is increasing hostility for the institutionalized church. Having left Hyper Preterism, and becoming a member of a local church, I can say that [...]
At the beginning of the year, the elders at my church began a series in Genesis. This past Sunday we finished verses 1-8 of chapter 6 and are now heading into the flood story. I don’t remember why it came up, but as i was discussing this chapter with some brothers Sunday afternoon, i had [...]
While I was at work the other night, a thought came to my mind. I have been struggling with how stupid Eve and Adam were to fall for such an obvious contradiction to what God had said. “Don’t eat of this tree. You will surely die.” The serpent comes along and says, “you won’t die.” And [...]
Recently, Sharon Nichols, a former Hyper Preterist, brought up the issue of the “Great Commission”. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you [...]
10 Reasons to Believe in a Historical Adam In recent years, several self-proclaimed evangelicals, or those associated with evangelical institutions, have called into question the historicity of Adam and Eve. It is said that because of genomic research we can no longer believe in a first man called Adam from whom the entire human race [...]
Nothing deep. Just some quick thoughts i had this week inspired by Gary DeMar’s God and Government series. My departure from hyper preterism has renewed my interest in postmillennial and theonomist writings, so lately i have been digging out some old books that i had buried in my shed. I started re-reading DeMar’s three volume set [...]
Review: “Another Look at Chilton’s Days of Vengeance, Journey3:2 (March-April, 1988) [I am indebted to Paul Gates for bringing this up in the discussion here with "Adam", a fellow seminarian: http://www.preteristblog.com/?p=5570#comment-15594 - Sam. By Greg Bahnsen The revival of Biblical postmillennialism which we are witnessing in our day will be sustained only if it is [...]
There is a wonderful book out I have used over the years called, Heresies: Heresy and Orthodoxy in the History of the Church by Harold O.J. Brown. “No religion has emphasized faith and the necessity of holding right doctrine more than Christianity” (9). “Theology…is to a large extent a reaction against heresy. But heresy…is to [...]
I have been chatting with Ed Stevens lately, and found this post at Pret Compost. Now, as you know, we have been in a mud slinging battle for quite some time. But, rarely, some interesting points come out of there. These had to do with Ron Paul. First, the video from Full Preterist Pastor, Dave [...]
While on Facebook yesterday, i stumbled upon yet another thread where a hyperpreterist was ranting and raving about Sam and i. It never ceases to amaze me how some hyperpreterists will whine about being called names, yet a week doesn’t go by where i can’t do a little surfing, just on Facebook alone, and see [...]
Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, 20 that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, 21 whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the [...]