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No Time Like the Present
No Time Like the Present A response to Libertarian Past-Tense Free Will Introduction In “Through the Lookingglass,” one of the characters is offered a position that provides a certain benefit “every other day.” It sounds tempting, but it is then discovered that this condition “every other day” is construed with the utmost literal precision, such…
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Response to June 29, 2006, Dividing Line
Response to James White’s Argument Regarding the Symbolism of Circumcision and Baptism Presented On The Dividing Line June 29, 2006 Interacting with a caller to Dr. White’s radio program, “The Dividing Line,” Dr. White stated that: That’s one of the major differences between us, is that I don’t believe you can demonstrate from the New…
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The Abuse of the Bible Award
With apologies to Dan, Fred, and John (among others to whom post or replies are still owed), a quick nomination for the Abuse of the Bible Award (2007) is: Greenpeace Greenpeace should get the award because: 1) They are actually spending the money to build a replica of Noah’s ark on the mountain where it…
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News – Fallwell Dies
Death of an Icon I am behind on my blogging as John, Dan, and Fred (to name a few) could testify. Nevertheless, the news of this particular demise is worthy of note. It has been reported here, that Dr. Fallwell has gone to meet his Maker. Whether Dr. Fallwell trusted in Christ alone for salvation,…
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Lupine Outing Update – "Fred"'s Response Rebutted
An internet poster who identifed himself only as “Fred” wrote (here is a link for confirmation): Catholics just can’t win with some folks. They call us legalists…by which they mean this preposterous fantasy that we think we can earn our way to heaven. And yet Turretinfan (for example) is instantly ready to assume that Dr.…
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Lupine Outing Update – "Fred"’s Response Rebutted
An internet poster who identifed himself only as “Fred” wrote (here is a link for confirmation): Catholics just can’t win with some folks. They call us legalists…by which they mean this preposterous fantasy that we think we can earn our way to heaven. And yet Turretinfan (for example) is instantly ready to assume that Dr.…
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Libertarian Free Will Roundup – Part 1
Libertarian Free Will Roundup Part 1 So far, we’ve discussed about seven (give or take) types of LFW. Their various definitions are provided below for a convenient single reference list below. Recall that the simple, ordinary speech, Calvinistic definitions of necessity were discussed above in the Inventokos post. Here is the link. So far, this…
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Dialogue with GIMJ re: Necessity – A continuation
Dialogue Regarding Freedom of the Will with Godismyjudge (Continued) This post is a continuation of this earlier post, which itself is an offshoot of the Inventokos post. Now, Godismyjudge (aka GIMJ or Dan) has written: Dear Turretinfan,You asked for a reconciliation between LFW-P and my three points. That is: LFW-P “man is able to do…
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A Quick Correction to Doug Wilson's Doctrine
A Quick Correction to Doug Wilson’s Doctrine Doug Wilson, an eminent preacher and influential writer in Reformed circles, recently published a blog post regarding his Reformed status. Here is a link. I’ll analyze Pastor Wilson’s post in chunks. DW wrote: Green Baggins has come to the chapter of RINE where I seek to establish my…
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A Quick Correction to Doug Wilson’s Doctrine
A Quick Correction to Doug Wilson’s Doctrine Doug Wilson, an eminent preacher and influential writer in Reformed circles, recently published a blog post regarding his Reformed status. Here is a link. I’ll analyze Pastor Wilson’s post in chunks. DW wrote: Green Baggins has come to the chapter of RINE where I seek to establish my…