Comments for Theological Ramblings

Comment on Bruce Waltke: Evolution by James Green

James Green — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:47:03 +0000

As illustrated by Bruce Waltke, there is a pressing need within Christianity for a credible explanation of Genesis, one that respects the biblical text (1) yet allows for extensive time (backed by solid evidence) and (2) rejects evolution (random, undirected change) as a powerful constructive mechanism. Millions of years are not a cure for the severe limitations of random change.
I have just finished reading The Real Genesis Creation Story: A Credible Translation and Explanation at Last by J. Gene White. Of all the books I have read on the subject that attempt to explain Genesis, this is the most comprehensive, lucid and logical. Based on solid scientific evidence and his in depth analysis of the Hebrew text, he appears to have a translation and explanation of Genesis Chapter 1 and 2 that finally makes sense. Without giving away the main thesis of the book, I will say that he does not focus on redefining the terms, “day, create, make, heaven or earth.” He does not treat any verses as metaphorical, mythological or untrue. He does not view evolution as a powerful constructive force. His book can be ordered from the publisher’s website at http://www.sunnybrookepub.com/.

Comment on Gordon Fee on Revelation by Robert Quarton

Robert Quarton — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:37:04 +0000

I read with interest the interview with Gordon Fee. It showed how the Bible should be read and Revelation in particular. The
tyranny of chapter and verse numbers was well covered. I especially found helpful mention of how the text can be flattened out and the consequences when that happens. The interview also showed how important the first century setting of Revelation, as well as what it has to say to the Church in the 21st century.

I look forward to adding it to my existing commentaries.

Comment on Quest for the Historical Jesus: E.P. Sanders by Frank Turek on the criterion of embarrassment « Wintery Knight

Frank Turek on the criterion of embarrassment « Wintery Knight — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:01:36 +0000

[...] commitment, then you tell them about the historical criteria, and you show them a debate. Show them a list of sayings or events that are considered to be indisputable. (That list is by the naturalist E. P. Sanders, found in a Ben Witherington book that I really [...]

Comment on Gordon Fee on Revelation by Mike

Mike — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:55:47 +0000

All due repect for Dr. Fee, but If you take HIM literally, then one could reasonably argue that Jesus’ prophecy of his resurrection (or any other resurrection) was simply Messianic prose (exactly as The Nation of Islam sees it).

The interview was not very informative as he only cited biblical prophecy “extremists” (e.g. Hal Lindsay, Jack Van Impe, etc.) as a contrast to his point of view. It’s not difficult to validate one’s perspective when its pitted only against virtual lunatics.

Comment on About Me by erleuchte

erleuchte — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:13:54 +0000

Hi Ordinand. I’m starting a blog about the process of discernment of vocation: http://erleuchte.wordpress.com/

Do you think you could give me a bunk-up by putting me on your blogroll? I’ll do the same for you of course, though obviously most of the benefit will flow in my direction as I’m the nonentity.

Thanks, Erleuchte

Comment on African Anglicans and a Mission to Europe by fredericthewise

fredericthewise — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:32:30 +0000

Please, Africa, we need some missionaries here in oz…

Comment on Internet and Software Resources for Theology and Biblical Studies Students by jonswales

jonswales — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:24:41 +0000

thanks for the links. Dropbox is a superb application allowign me to access my files at college and at home, and also by providing a backup of research.

Comment on Internet and Software Resources for Theology and Biblical Studies Students by fredericthewise

fredericthewise — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:00:06 +0000

Another great piece of software that is free to download (free as in beer, not as in speech) is IBM’s Lotus Symphony office software.
It has all the capability of openoffice within a much more beautiful and intuitive user interface.
I would highly recommend version 3, despite it still being beta.
http://symphony.lotus.com/software/lotus/symphony/home.nsf/home
Another piece of software I would highly recommend is dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com
You can discover what that does yourself.

Also, I don’t know you. I was sent a link to this blog by someone.

Comment on For His Name’s Sake by Nathan Howell

Nathan Howell — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:25:00 +0000

Great post, Jon. I have been reading Ezekiel through a yearly reading plan, and I when I read Ezek. 20:44, the use of “my name’s sake” almost seemed to be either another way of saying “grace” or a justification for God’s giving of grace. When I searched online about this, your “ramblings” were one of the only things that came up related to this idea of “my name’s sake”. I have read this for years but have never had much if any teaching on it that I can remember. Do you have any thoughts on how grace relates to his name’s sake?

Comment on About Me by David Ross

David Ross — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:07:11 +0000

Hi Jon,

Great site and glad that you have this page out here..
I am also an Anglican ordinand in Mexico..

Saludos

David