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by Mathetes
Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:54 am
Forum: God and Science
Topic: Is evolution non-falsifiable?
Replies: 5
Views: 1759

Is evolution non-falsifiable?

I was reading an article from a blog where he provided a quote from Richard Lewontin, Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection in particular is hopelessly metaphysical, according to the rules of etiquette laid down in the Logic of Scientific Inquiry and widely believed in by practicing scie...
by Mathetes
Fri Jan 27, 2006 7:50 pm
Forum: God and Science
Topic: Recommended reading materials for a noob?
Replies: 5
Views: 1648

Something that will familiarize me with the concepts on both sides of the debate. I guess a sort of "stepping stone" that will let me get into the more intricate details. Also, any debates between creationists and evolutionists would be great...nothing like seeing these ideas in practice. ...
by Mathetes
Fri Jan 27, 2006 7:08 am
Forum: God and Science
Topic: Recommended reading materials for a noob?
Replies: 5
Views: 1648

Recommended reading materials for a noob?

Hello all...I was interested in learning more about evolution, the big bang, creationism, ID, etc., and would like to know if anyone can recommend any books for someone just starting out. I'd like to first learn the basic concepts and then go into more detail from there. This one looked kind of cool...
by Mathetes
Sat Jan 21, 2006 7:26 am
Forum: The Bible and Scripture
Topic: Cruelty in the OT
Replies: 16
Views: 4963

You can also check here for some quick explanations
by Mathetes
Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:01 pm
Forum: The Bible and Scripture
Topic: Cruelty in the OT
Replies: 16
Views: 4963

Bahsen? I've not heard of him . . . he's going on my reading list. I'm actually going to be placing a pretty good book book order here in the next few weeks. You're missing out on some first-class apologetics: http://www.cmfnow.com/ Check out his articles if you want to get an idea of his approach....
by Mathetes
Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:54 pm
Forum: The Bible and Scripture
Topic: Cruelty in the OT
Replies: 16
Views: 4963

John Frame has a book entitled Apologetics to the Glory of God . It's a bit technical, but I highly recommend it, as it handles this issue in depth. He puts forward what he calls the transcendental moral argument. Unlike the standard argument from morality as put forward by Lewis, Frame does not as...
by Mathetes
Thu Jan 19, 2006 7:03 am
Forum: The Church
Topic: Becoming a Saint
Replies: 63
Views: 29254

Also, Ephesians 1:1. Paul writes to living people and calls them saints, so obviously the RC view is not in line with Biblical thought.
by Mathetes
Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:52 am
Forum: The Bible and Scripture
Topic: Self-taught Greek - uphill battle?
Replies: 3
Views: 1922

Hi Jac, Like I mentioned, the book starts off very simple. It introduces the alphabet and very basic vocabulary. You learn simple words like used in the Bible, like οικος and σκορπιος, etc. It gradually introduces words that English speaking Christians would recognize, like φιλος and αδελφος, ιρρος ...
by Mathetes
Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:23 am
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: What is the relation of sanctification to works?
Replies: 2
Views: 1706

I think so. Actually, I think we're referring to the same things with different terms. What you call "positional sanctification", I refer to as "regeneration" - the point where God takes your heart of stone and gives you a heart of flesh. What you refer to as "progressive sa...
by Mathetes
Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:32 am
Forum: The Bible and Scripture
Topic: Self-taught Greek - uphill battle?
Replies: 3
Views: 1922

Self-taught Greek - uphill battle?

Hopefully we have a member or two here who know Greek. I've been endeavoring to learn it myself for a while now. However, in learning it on my own without a school or course, there are numerous difficulties, not the least of which is the ability to consult with someone who knows what they're doing. ...
by Mathetes
Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:06 am
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: What is the relation of sanctification to works?
Replies: 2
Views: 1706

What is the relation of sanctification to works?

I've been reading a bit about the whole process of salvation (justification, regeneration, sanctification, etc.), and something puzzled me. Sanctification is considered part of the whole process of salvation, but yet it is closely connected to works - it is, as I understand it, the process whereby t...