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Comment on Writing to BibleBlogger by Rodney Myers

Rodney Myers — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:16:05 +0000

Bro. Hall,

I was recently debating with a calvinist friend of mine about those who were ‘enlightened’ in Hebrews 6:4-6. He maintains that when it states: “…if he shall fall…” it is in the ‘Second Class Condition’ i.e. ‘Contrary-to-Fact Condition’ and assumes the premise as false for the sake of argument. In other words verse 6 can be read as “…if they shall fall away [AND THEY CAN'T], to renew them again unto repentance…”

On the contrary, I was maintaining that there is no immediate contextual evidence to make such a claim and that it should just simply be understood as an ‘obligatory clause’ introduced by the subordinate conjunction “If” in the English even though the Greek renders it “…and haven fallen away…”

Do either one of us know what we are talking about? Do you think that there is some “Contrary to fact condition’ in this verse?

Sorry for the bother…God bless

Rodney

Comment on The Destruction of a Nation Turned from God by Bible Sister

Bible Sister — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:53:12 +0000

Yes, the consequence of abandoning God is never good. Either as a nation (as a whole) or from a smaller community, family, or even just an individual if you stray from God you will likely suffer.

Thank you for your blog!

Comment on Suggestion to Logos Software by Rodney Myers

Rodney Myers — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:25:28 +0000

Thank you very much for your insightful advice. You are ‘right on’ with everything you said! I had checked Logos out extensively on their web-site and didn’t think that I would be happy with anything less than-like-the gold package…but even then I was skeptical thinking that there would be key resources which I would be losing out on if I didn’t go with the highest package! The two things you said about that settled my mind–even with the platinum, there are options you have yet to use, also many books you have not truly needed…is that right?

Your other two suggestions really are giving me good direction–buying basic:adding slowly according to need…then, scan the net for good deals especially on printed material. I think that I’m going to initiate this plan asap (or as they say in Swahili: “Nitachangamka sasa!”

Blessings!

Comment on Suggestion to Logos Software by Rodney Myers

Rodney Myers — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:19:27 +0000

Bro. Hall…I have been using e-sword for about 3 years now…and…though I find int helpful in answering a lot of questions I have about a passage/subject, I just get tired of having to sift through reformed theology! My problem is that I am a missionary who is already under-supported…what can I do to locate a better Bible software package which is 1.) traditional/progressive dispensational rather than Reformed, 2.) ‘robust’ enough to allow me to excel in my studies not only for my church’s sake, but so that I can challenge Bible Students here on the mission field, and 3.) won’t kill me financially so that I have to go into debt to buy it?
Can you help me?
(A former student of yours)

Comment on Should We Take Genesis Literally? by Don Lambirth

Don Lambirth — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:18:50 +0000

I am an old earth creationist. Not totally in tune with Hugh Ross but
Appreciate John Sailhammer’s views in Genesis Unbound.
I have often wondered/speculated about the literalness of Adam and
Eve or whether it was an allegorical tale of a much larger truth.
I debate this in my mind often. I mean it plays out like
ALlegory. A fruit; two trees one of life and the other of
Knowledge; a talking serpent. But then again I see the genealogies and the
Importance of such and then conclude on that that it is historical. But I
Don’t know for sure. The one thing I am sure of and as long as we
Agree is the Bigger Point and theology. God is creator; man was
Meant to be in relationship with Him; man fell and was
Separated in this relationship and man and creation is in need of
Redemption. Wheterr M Whether Adam is represented as one man or humanity;
Whether man really ate a literal fruit as the means to the fall I don’t know.
I und argument that these are the smaller details in
A much bigger story.

Comment on Class Notes on Biblical Hermeneutics by Rev. Hosea S.Audu

Rev. Hosea S.Audu — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:23:51 +0000

i am a lecturer of lagos international theological seminary need to have a good knowlege on hermeneutics from you sir

Comment on Biblical Archaeology Review Magazine by Alan Kmiecik

Alan Kmiecik — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:28:44 +0000

Can’t say thanks enough for your thoughts, especially the part on being unbiased. Given what you mentioned about peer review, I would venture to guess they use the BCE dung. That simply drive me nuts (yea, personal issues I guess).

I found this article via search engine for the very reason you wrote it, to help people decide. Think I’ll pass.

Comment on Which Textus Receptus Do You Hold To? by Dieter Thom

Dieter Thom — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 09:18:20 +0000

The Center for Study and Preservation of the Majority Text (CSPMT)
http://www.cspmt.org

Comment on The Link Between Halloween, Country Music, and Rock-n-Roll!!! by Chris Andrews

Chris Andrews — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:56:53 +0000

I liked the article too

btw it was Led Zeppelin not Pink Floyd on the quiz

Comment on Biblical Archaeology Review Magazine by Arthur Chrysler

Arthur Chrysler — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:23:52 +0000

Hi John,
I enjoyed reading your mixed review and agree with your recommendations. BAR Magazine ran an article back in 1983 in which Dr. Yigal Shiloh, of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, asked for volunteers for the upcoming excavations in the City of David. I was one of the lucky students to go and the experience changed my life. My subscription remains intact and I look forward to each new issue (pooper scooper in hand).