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Quote – “In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of defeat, but in the evolution of real knowledge it marks the first step in progress toward a victory” – Alfred North Whitehead

| October 12, 2012

I find this quote both instructive and foreboding. Instructive in that allowing the possibility that we are wrong, allowing ourselves to see contradictions is the first step in seeing truth. This requires honesty. Foreboding in that human intelligence and wisdom can only progress so far. This requires humility. Whitehead is the father of “Process Theology” […]

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Perryism – People are like chocolate: bitter by itself without sugar, but sweet once God is added.

| October 11, 2012

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Perryism – If you’re in God’s grace, you’re in God’s race (1 Pet 2.9)

| October 11, 2012

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Exodus 21:22-25 – Is Abortion Supported by the Bible?

| October 9, 2012

There is absolutely no linguistic authorization for translating v.22 to refer to a miscarriage. Remember, there is a difference between an interpretation and a translation. The noun in the NASB referring to the miscarriage and in the KJV translated as fruit is yeled. It is a common word for child or offspring and means, “something born.” It […]

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Matthew 5:3-10 – The Beatitudes to Live Like God

| October 9, 2012

Focusing on God’s attributes should not lead to a theoretical, impractical, ivory tower, sitting in the balcony Christianity. As seen in Paul (i.e., Romans, Colossians), theology precedes practical living as the foundation precedes the walls and roof. Today’s Christians want “how to” sermons and books with step by step instructions. “Give me books on finances, […]

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Matthew 5:3-10 – The Beatitudes as Attributes of God

| October 8, 2012

Did you ever wonder why the Sermon on the Mount begins with these Beatitudes? Jesus could have said, “Blessed are those who are dead in sin, for they will be forgiven.” “Blessed are those who have no hope, for they will be given life.” “Blessed are those who have been defeated and beaten down, for […]

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Poem – A Shaming Grace

| October 7, 2012

A shaming grace, how crude the sound; Compares a wretch like he. He once lived wild, no doubt hellbound; Grace says equal to me? T’was grace said his sin equals mine; “Through grace we’re all perceived.” Though my sin compares so benign; Equal ‘cause he believed? Through God’s sermons, the gospel dares; Call evil sinners come. ‘Tis […]

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Slavery and Abortion

| October 6, 2012

Slavery and Abortion in the USA: Both slaves and “fetuses” were/are not considered “persons.” Both slaves and “fetuses” were/are considered property of another: for slaves financial property; for abortion it’s the woman’s “body.” Both were/are sanctioned by law. Both used/use science to rationalize positions: for slavery blacks were an inferior race mentally; for abortion a […]

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Ecclesiastes – A Time to Listen to Others; and a Time to Listen to Yourself

| October 4, 2012

“There is a time to listen to others, and a time to listen to yourself.” Not quite from Ecclesiastes, but I think the Ecclesiastical Koholeth would approve. Driving down the road I saw a black motorcycle with a brown seat…not a common combination. It looked awesome! Years ago I had a chance to buy a […]

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Acts 2 – Tongue Speaking: How, Why, and What Is Happening Here

| October 3, 2012

The tongue speaking in Acts 2: (1) Gains attention (2:5-7); (2) Amazes people (2:7);  (3) Equates all people (2:6-11; 2:17-8); (4) Brings glory to God (2:11,19); (5) Fulfills prophecy (Acts 2:16); and (6) Leads to salvation (2:21,38). That is the purpose of plain, non-miraculous, Bible preaching today: (1) To preach we must gain people’s attention […]

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