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Proverbs 1:2-4
Proverbs 1:2-42To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. This brief passage sets forth the purpose and point of the book of Proverbs. It is also more generally…
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Relic Worship in Old Testament?
I recently came across a comment by a person named Teresita who stated that she was “raised Catholic” and who seems to think that “veneration of some people’s bones has a biblical basis, so the Catholic practice can’t truly be called idolatry.” (source) Teresita went on to quote Exodus 13:18-19, which I’ll reproduce below: Exodus…
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Deflating Assumptions Regarding Free Will – A Response to Ben Witherington
Ben Witherington has written an interesting post on the freedom of God. It actually meshes somewhat with my ongoing discussing with Godismyjudge (Dan) in other posts, and so it is fitting that I respond to some of the issues Ben raises in his article (link to article). Ben writes: “I take it that the primary…
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C. Michael Patton discussion Sproul on 6 Day Creationism
Even while astrophysicists are rejoicing at the observation of the birth of a supernova, a much more interesting cosmological discussion is being had by C. Michael Patton over at Parchment and Pen (link). The author explains that apparently noted Reformed author R.C. Sproul has taken (in 2006) a stand in favor of the traditional, literal…
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Misuse of Ezekiel 18, especially Ezekiel 18:20
Introduction It seems that the most frequently cited passage against original sin is probably Ezekiel 18:20. Ezekiel 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and…
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Scripture as a Rule of Faith
Introduction Scripture is the Reformed rule of Faith. It is our ultimate authority in matters of doctrine. It is our trusted revelation from God. When people come along claiming that their organization or prophet teaches something, we determine how true it is by comparison to Scripture. 1. Does Scripture Teach It? In comparing someone’s doctrine…
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Great New Flurry of Content from GreenBaggins
GreenBaggins has provided a flurry of new content, which appear to be sermons. I found them interesting, and they mesh somewhat with the series of Patriarchy-related posts I have been presenting. Additional sermons are available as well, at the GreenBaggins website. Submission? What’s that? (Ephesians 5:21-24)Husbands, Love your Wives (Ephesians 5:25-27)Marriage and the Church (Ephesians…
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Does Colossians 3:16 Command Hymn Composition?
One recent commenter suggested that it does command composition of songs for worshipping God. We’ll see, shortly, that it does not. First, let’s see what it actually says: Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing…
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Doctrinal Innovation on the Horizon
As reported here (link – link to the source), and previously predicted by Dr. James White, five cardinals have begun the process necsesary to persuade Benedict XVI to dogmatize certain Marian dogmas that are (in some cases) clearly contrary to Scripture and (in those and in other cases) without exegetical Scriptural warrant. The blasphemous proposed…
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Followup to the Holy Water Debate
Gene Bridges has provided a rebuttal (link) to the response (which I addressed at item 2 here) to his previous comments hosted on his own blog. I don’t know whether PhatCatholic will continue that dialog. Obviously, the official portion of the Holy Water Debate is complete, but that doesn’t mean that we have to stop…