Notes re: basic Bible interpretation: What are figures of speech? Figures of speech often involve comparison. Comparisons are often constructed around conceptual ideas re: nature (e.g. rain, water, fire, soil, flowers, trees, animals), human objects (pottery, tombs, clothing), and human experiences (birth, death, war, music). There are other conceptual ideas upon which comparisons are constructed, but these will do for the time being. Read More
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Random Class Notes Dump 1512006
Random Class Notes Dump 10122006
Theology’s use of philosophy: What are the roles of theology and philosophy? How theology can be informed by philosophy? Christian Standards: 1. Revelation supplies the content of theology. 2. Revelation should be turned to first (priority of Biblical revelation), before any philosophy. 3. Philosophy is helpful in so much as it aids the sharpening of intellectual and/or critical thinking abilities. 4. … sharpens the understanding of concepts and/or ideas. 5. … exposes the presuppositions foundational to ideas or systems of thought. 6. … traces the implications of ideas 7. … emphasizes the necessity to test truth claims. Read More
Random Class Notes Dump 09122006
MODERNITY INTRODUCES: Enlightenment - confidence in science and the laws of nature. Romanticism - religious essentially feeling divorced from objective realities. Evolutionary Theory - No orderliness of universe with God’s design. Historical criticism of the Bible. Industrial Revolution - Consumerism. Liberalism (classical) - Liberty, equality. Socialism - State economic planning, greater economic equality, state control of property. Marxism Socialism - Middle class (Bourgeoisie) and working class (Proletariat). Read More
Contributing Editorials at Social Truth Dot Com
I do consider it a deep joy and great honor to join Matt, Zach and Andy as a contributing writer over at the freshly formatted Social Truth Dot Com. I was pleased and seriously humbled by Matt Kitchen’s invitation to join the group as a “Think Piece” Editorialist. “Think Pieces” is a fantastic idea with loads and loads of edifying potential. I am very, very excited to get started on my first offering (it should be published by Friday, December 1st). I also look forward to reading Matt, Zach and Andy’s editorials too! The whole Social Truth program sounds great fellows! Good work! I do look forward to getting to know each of you better as we team up and tackle some of the most pressing social issues of our day. Read More