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Marcus, Thanks for your reply. I am not ignoring your responses... I can only reply to a little at the moment... You said, "Actually, it a presumption on your part to assume it must be something which makes sense to a first century reader.The fact that much of what is written in Revelation...

Oz, I think you misunderstand my point. Let me address your response in a few ways: 1. Philosophically, postmodernism rejects modern linear thinking based on its a priori assumption that absolutes can be known in the realm of metaphysics. So, this is not in reference to bridge building...

Well, maybe you use word cues to make assumptions about ideas. I personally think it is clear. I guess you need to explain to me why it is so clear that the "mark of the beast" is physical while the mark of the Spirit is spiritual. The concepts are right next to each other and nothing here...

That is why he says, "in my judgment..." Of course he explains his opinion and why he hold it, namely, it is false because there is no biblical evidence to support it and it is dangerous because it leads to all kinds of false hope and using the Bible as a pretext to decipher events it is not in...

Well, this isnt about personal taste. I just would like it if someone is going to argue that those who oppose their doctrine are agents of Satan that they be willing to give some actual biblical evidence for that position. I get the feeling you didnt even read what I wrote. I believe in the...

Often in discussions on these forums, questions of hermeneutics will come into play. Hermeneutics is simply a fancy word referring to the science of interpreting texts. Entire books have been written on this subject and I will not pretend to address the broad scope of biblical interpretation...

I dont think anyone was arguing that the Bible contained all revelation ever given by God. However, Scripture attests to the fact that the Gospel has been fully revealed and God's ultimate revelation in Jesus Christ has been made known. Thus, those who imagine that they have something to add...

I find this to be somewhat disingenuous, Barrd. You are more than eager to quote Greek and scholars when it suits your cause. When it doesnt, it seems you want to play the "simple" understanding of Scripture is sufficent, card. What happened to the simple reading of Scripture when it comes to...

I am serious. :) The title "The Lord's Day" is not being used here, Barrd. "My Holy day" is not the same as the Lord's day, just as "The Day of the Lord" (often referred to in the OT as a day of judgment) is not the same as the Sabbath or "The Lord's Day." When a phrase is used as a title...

In my opinion, apologetics is on the decrease because it reflects a modern mindset of dealing with unbelievers. We live in a postmodern world where people are not impressed by proofs, truth, or "facts." They tend to not even believe in such things for the most part. Postmoderns are more...

Barrd, I apologize if you were being kind with these surnames. Where I am from, if you call someone you dont really know "Sweetie" or "Hun" in a debate, it is considered condesending. Its akin to addressing someone like a small child. FYI Also, I dont know that the Sabbath was ever referred...

Haha, well I think he is certainly a Royals fan! He is royalty and this past WS was a delight to my heart! At least the Cubs are starting to become relevant. I think their offseason moves will make them a shot this year! Proverbs 31 :). Certainly, I do think the label indicates roles and I...

Everyone, lets try to return to the OP. Lets not make this about character or personal faults. We all have plenty of them and we should all be mature enough to address the viewpoint rather than the problems you have with the individual. There is absolutely no need for personal attacks and...

Do you write Dr. Suess books in your spare time? Lol. Im saying youre right in your agreement that these are metaphors and those metaphors indicate roles and so forth. I am saying that you are wrong in saying those roles indicate "identity." God acts as a "rock" in our lives, but that does...

I dont even know what the S_D_ reference means. Maybe we could insert our own words "Serious Debater" or "Sincerely Determined." :) To the pure all things are pure...right? :popcorn:

To my knowledge, this story is basically about a single explorer who claims he found the ark. There were some pictures of something that looked man made but nothing definitive. To my knowledge, recent satellite pictures have not discovered anything and the few expeditions that the government...

I carefully read what you wrote the first time. You cannot have your cake and eat it too. You are agreeing they are metaphors, but then backtrack by saying the "identity" of the church is "female in nature." No, metaphors have nothing to do with "identity" any more than God being called a...

I dont know how you can take from what I wrote that I put confidence in the ethics of the scientific community. I dont think you were reading what I wrote very carefully.

Well, I think it is unlikely that Paul just picked a day at random, especially the first day of the week where they would likely need those wages after a day many of them didnt work. Also, just FYI, "exegete" means "to draw out" or "to lead out." The prefix means "out." Eisegete has the...