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Where Does Moses Prophesy of Jesus' Coming?
Ijaz Ahmad posted an item where claims to he “broke” a missionary who couldn’t answer his question about where Moses prophesies of Jesus’ coming. There are doubtless many ways in which Moses pointed to Jesus’ coming. The most obvious and explicit one is this: Deuteronomy 18:15-19 The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee…
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BTR: Canon Debate: Is the Deuterocanon/Apocrypha God's word? 01/05 by HealingXJWS | Blog Talk Radio
The following is a link to a debate I will (Lord Willing) be doing this coming Saturday, January 5, 2013: BTR: Canon Debate: Is the Deuterocanon/Apocrypha God’s word? 01/05 by HealingXJWS | Blog Talk Radio. I previously debated William Albrecht on this question, and so I hope to spend some time this week leading up…
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Treatise on the Right Use of the Fathers in Controversies (John Daillé) – Author's Preface
The following is the author’s preface to Daillé’s excellent work on the right use of the fathers. (see the contents post for more background) AUTHOR’S PREFACE. All the difference in religion, which is at this day between the Church of Rome and the Protestants, lies in some certain points which the Church of Rome maintains…
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Some New (Old) Patristic Quotations
For the last two years, the Ancient Voices blog has fallen into disuse, with very few quotations being posted. I have plenty of quotations to post, though. So, I will try to transcribe them and post them on a once-per-day basis. For at least the next month or so, I expect to be posting a…
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You're Treating me like a Slave!
In a previous post, I rejected the idea that women, and especially wives, are at the same level with slaves (link to discussion). As I said there, they are not. In fact, the difference between the two is partially illustrated by Abraham’s treatment of Hagar and Sarah. Recall: Galatians 4:30-31 Nevertheless what saith the scripture?…
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I Didn't Know it was an Elected Position!
A friend messaged me this quasi-amusing example of psuedo-popery (link to pseudo-popery). To God be the Glory!
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Speaking of God’s Resulting Judgment
Mike Licona wrote: While the U.S. becomes more secular, let’s not speak of God’s resulting judgment as some will be inclined. There is nothing in the Bible that speaks of God responding in such a manner. Moreover, the U.S. is not ancient Israel, which was a theocracy. It was never designed to be. What Bible…
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Speaking of God's Resulting Judgment
Mike Licona wrote: While the U.S. becomes more secular, let’s not speak of God’s resulting judgment as some will be inclined. There is nothing in the Bible that speaks of God responding in such a manner. Moreover, the U.S. is not ancient Israel, which was a theocracy. It was never designed to be. What Bible…
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Bad Election Day Hermeneutics
Yes, the successor of Judas was picked by lots (Acts 1) and so was Saul (1 Samuel 10) (as was the recently elected Coptic patriarch, unlike the supposed successors of Peter in Rome). Bad it would be bad Biblical hermeneutics to suggest that you should flip a coin to decide whom to vote for (or roll a…
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On the Dividing Line …
Lord willing, I will be on the Dividing Line webcast in about 2 hours. (link to webcast information) Dr. James White and I will be on discussing a recent debate between a member of a Free Church of Scotland church and a member of the communion of Benedict XVI. To God be the Glory!