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Responding to Tyler Vela on Genesis 1
Tyler Vela has some “Responses to Common YEC Arguments” to which I offer the following rebuttal points. The common argument is in bold, Tyler’s response is quoted, and my response follows Tyler’s comments. 1. OEC’s are intimidated by secular scientists and so they reject what they know the text says. This is condescending at best.…
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On the 24 Hour Days "Argument" in Genesis
Arguing 24 hour days in Genesis is hardly necessary – the text doesn’t just say day – it specifies the kind of day – the kind with evening and morning. It’s not so much a question of arguing as just basic reading comprehension. I posted the above on Facebook recently, and got some objections. I’ve…
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Special Creation is a Key Part of the Gospel – not a "Taint"
Special Creation is a Key Part of the Gospel – not a “Taint” (to build on my previous post). Special creation is something frequently mentioned by both apostolic-era preachers and apostolic era-books. Stephen’s Sermon Acts 7:48-51 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, heaven is my throne,…
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Some of the Counsel of God is a "Taint" to the Rest?
Michael Patton seems to be continuing his downward spiral. In a new post, he writes: The historic message of the Bible needs to take precedence over the theological nature of the Bible. And here is where I feel we Evangelicals, in our zeal and love for the Bible, taint the Gospel with unnecessary additions. These…
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Douglas Wilson vs. Andrew Sullivan on "Gay Marriage"
Doug Wilson has posted the gist of his prepared remarks from a debate with Andrew Sullivan on the topic of so-called “gay marriage.” (link to remarks) In general, I would agree with what Wilson said – although I cannot confirm his positive comments on Sullivan’s behavior (as I did not witness the debate). Wilson has…
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Synthesizing Light and Darkness
Christopher Benson has a new post called, “The Future of the Science and Religion Debate.” (link to post – not recommended) Benson argues that, “Christians can achieve a “synthetic middle ground” in the debate if they get a better handle on the vocations of science and religion and a more robust doctrine of creation.” But…
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Biologos is Not "One of Us"
Hast thou not known? Hast thou not heard,That the everlasting God,The LORD,The Creator of the ends of the earth, Fainteth not, neither is weary?There is no searching of his understanding.(Isaiah 40:28) Lest there be any uncertainty, groups like the Biologos forum that deny the central Christian tenet of Creation are not “one of us.” Their…
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Unloading 17 More Loaded Questions for "Bible Christians" 4/17
Steve Ray has a list of more than 35 loaded Questions for “Bible Christians” (quotation marks his)(link to the whole list). I originally planned to respond to just 35 of them, but the series seems to have been of interest, so in this extension, I’m responding to three more numbered questions in his list, plus…
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The real Francis Turretin on: Theology and the Creator/Creature Distinction
At Against Heresies, Martin Downes has provided some thoughts on theology in general including some interesting quotations on the subject of theology as well as its relation to the Creator/Creature distinction. (source) God is great! -TurretinFan To God be the Glory!
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Marveling at God's Creation
There has been discovery made of a bacteria that apparently obtains its energy without the use of oxygen (link). Of course, this will be used by scoffers to assert the evolutionary hypothesis, but it is an interesting specimen for legitimate scientific purposes as well. If the bacteria can produce energy without oxygen, this could pave…