tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.comments2024-01-11T10:49:42.596-05:00Exploring for TruthJeff McCormackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04376814441324031992noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-2501434423807538592011-12-28T13:14:57.532-05:002011-12-28T13:14:57.532-05:00I have been raised in a fundamental Baptist church...I have been raised in a fundamental Baptist church and have been beaten up about church attendance with this verse Hebrews 10:25 This was a real eye opener for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-75589812574484138522011-08-08T09:00:18.410-04:002011-08-08T09:00:18.410-04:00Bryan,
Yes, as I noted, I understand the first fo...Bryan,<br /><br />Yes, as I noted, I understand the first four were targeted as teens. I don't expect to be bothered by that at all. I have also seen you have a couple other series that have been released since, that are now on my wish list to eventually get a hole of: Tales of Starlight; Dragons of Starlight; and of course the forthcoming Children of the Bard series. Thanks for taking the time to comment on my little blog and keep up the great work. Would love to chat with you sometime on your views of writings like the Book of Enoch and other sources you have drawn from.Jeff McCormackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376814441324031992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-18559539297684799992011-08-08T08:51:55.064-04:002011-08-08T08:51:55.064-04:00Micah, I agree with you on the tax funded "st...Micah, I agree with you on the tax funded "state free school system" thought, but yeah, just letting that issue go, his comments can be somewhat agreed with.Jeff McCormackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376814441324031992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-70021707742295200382011-07-25T22:51:12.570-04:002011-07-25T22:51:12.570-04:00A very little book packed with great stuff. The on...A very little book packed with great stuff. The only place where I think he got off track was at the end when he entered into the debate about what to teach in public school. While I somewhat agreed with his conclusion that science can't teach teleology and therefore religion shouldn't be inserted into the science text book (very broad brush strokes in that statement) the libertarian inside of me says that there shouldn't be schools funded by tax payers period. So in essence, I agree with his conclusion but not the premiss. I do agree that the intelligent design movement is totally missing the mark. If you are scientist you simply can't say "an intelligent being did this so we no longer have to study it". <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the book. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />MicahMartin Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127587011937425048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-89919348539512955432011-07-19T05:42:29.305-04:002011-07-19T05:42:29.305-04:00Jeff,
I'm glad you enjoyed Eye of the Oracle ...Jeff,<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed Eye of the Oracle so much.<br /><br />If you now read Dragons in our Midst, you will notice a change to a style for a younger reading audience with less emphasis on tales from the past (Nephilim, Watchers, etc). I hope that doesn't put you off. I think you'll still enjoy it.<br /><br />Thank you for the review!<br /><br />Bryan DavisBryan Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871857864446371127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-83731771841392882462011-07-10T21:03:16.982-04:002011-07-10T21:03:16.982-04:00I'm in full agreement. While I don't agree...I'm in full agreement. While I don't agree with all of Preston's interpretations, I certainly agree he has convincingly shown that Jerusalem is the intended Babylon of Revelation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995677674214616479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-1762377705702752652011-04-18T21:57:26.524-04:002011-04-18T21:57:26.524-04:00Thanks for the helpful review, Jeff, I've been...Thanks for the helpful review, Jeff, I've been waiting to see what you make of this book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995677674214616479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-26969013129177207342010-11-26T07:03:09.804-05:002010-11-26T07:03:09.804-05:00Hi,
This is a very useful and informative post.
...Hi,<br /><br />This is a very useful and informative post.<br /><br />Really enjoyed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-19453883866107378012010-10-07T14:34:36.299-04:002010-10-07T14:34:36.299-04:00Thanks for the response. The reason I would be mor...Thanks for the response. The reason I would be more inclined to believe in incarnation, is because as you allude to, we have biblical examples of angels appearing to people, as well as eating, drinking, etc. and recognized as looking human. While they obviously had bodies that were different and had different spiritual "abilities" from normal humans, it seems evident they had been created with touchable "bodies." And while they are visually recognized as normal bodied entities, we really are not given much insight into their size. And since we are given no clear information on why the offspring were giants, we can only speculate either way. <br /><br />My purpose of this whole series of posts was simply to show that historically the view of angels procreating has been an accepted and defended view with a lot of history behind it.Jeff McCormackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376814441324031992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-51886596685330535052010-10-07T01:32:29.944-04:002010-10-07T01:32:29.944-04:00Very interesting. One really good explanation I he...Very interesting. One really good explanation I heard once was that the fallen angels inhabited the bodies of, or possessed, mortal men in order to do the deed. This is similar to your take on it, except it involves possession, not incarnation.<br /><br />Personally I think possession is more likely. I'm inclined to believe incarnation, being a creative act, would be a gift of God--and would He really clothe rebelling angels in mortal bodies for sinful purposes? And if not, do angels have the power to create bodies out of the dust? We don't read of such powers anywhere in Scripture...but we do read about possession by evil spirits of evil men.<br /><br />This still doesn't explain why the offspring would be giants. But I don't think the incarnation theory would explain giant offspring, either. The bodies of incarnate angels are described as able to pass for normal human bodies. They were not gigantic.Suzannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123886143178225919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-37100496133970152472010-09-29T13:23:04.579-04:002010-09-29T13:23:04.579-04:00Shedd's book was actually brought up and discu...Shedd's book was actually brought up and discussed in this book, so while I have not read it, a lot of the pertinent points were mentioned in this book.<br /><br />And yes, I was not intending to do anything other than say the book was thorough and thought provoking. I must admit, lots of what was said was convincing, but at this time, having only really read one book on the subject, I am not ready to say I fully grasp or hold to this view.Jeff McCormackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376814441324031992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-12263556610325785252010-09-28T07:52:46.554-04:002010-09-28T07:52:46.554-04:00Interesting review.
I have a couple of questions:...Interesting review.<br /><br />I have a couple of questions: <br /><br />(1) Is this the position that you hold to now? It wasn't very clear from the review (though I am sure that maybe wasn't your intention)<br /><br />(2) Have you read <i>The Doctrine of Endless Punishment</i> by William G.T. Shedd? Probably the most masterful defense of the "traditional" view.Douglas Kofi Adu-Boahenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111110757315994466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-65068839152826125132010-09-20T18:04:30.757-04:002010-09-20T18:04:30.757-04:00Americans can't say that they weren't warn...Americans can't say that they weren't warned! ><<br />I have a pic like that one on my facebook.Neisa Hutsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401808973641285368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-61409298312603313422010-08-08T20:54:23.347-04:002010-08-08T20:54:23.347-04:00I think that the whole thing was a big plot .. to ...I think that the whole thing was a big plot .. to remove us from moving forward to get our own oil to keep us in a budget pinch .. and what if the alarms went off. Now or then .. was it really not planned.. bp.. please.<br /><br />Jenn<br />http://www.momentsofelegance.comjennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15146772753944872666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-76564096248209872432010-07-25T19:46:02.692-04:002010-07-25T19:46:02.692-04:00This is just a thought, completely random, but I t...This is just a thought, completely random, but I think it is a fact Hailburton worked on the rig about 20 hours before the spill, and it was reported on CNN.com on Friday that the safety protocols/alarms were turned off (and have been for quite some time). The alarms would have notified the rig staff that the gas were accumulating too much and at risk of explosion. Imagine if those were turned "On" and Haliburton was not allowed to touch the rig 20 hours before. <br /><br />:/ <br /><br />www.talyaraphaella.comCeLeStiAL PheNYxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098525294338488050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-88953936267506815572010-07-24T11:51:00.419-04:002010-07-24T11:51:00.419-04:00Thanks for the reminder of a great Huckabee show.Thanks for the reminder of a great Huckabee show.bwsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058981651166143165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-20474772300174623542010-07-19T02:15:56.684-04:002010-07-19T02:15:56.684-04:00Great blog!
I am still in shock that the oil was a...Great blog!<br />I am still in shock that the oil was allowed to spill into the gulf for 3 months! I wonder how long this new cap will lastKirsty Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099070132486640339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-26374476530762906172010-07-04T15:26:46.618-04:002010-07-04T15:26:46.618-04:00And I thought Michael Moore was ridiculous. Voice...And I thought Michael Moore was ridiculous. Voice-overs from one person playing while video or another person is shown? Sound-bites? Specific allegations by the narrator followed by vague statements by politicians? Unflattering photos of people? A smiling George W. Bush while an unpopular opinion is stated by the narrator?<br /><br />You could easily take statements made by the Founding Fathers to show how they were against Religion. Then you could easily take statements made by the Founding Fathers to show how they were for Religion.<br /><br />Fox News doesn't hold a candle to this 'documentary'.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337936005167095445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-6638253117983736532010-02-22T14:49:56.086-05:002010-02-22T14:49:56.086-05:00I bet no matter how good that hug had been, you wo...I bet no matter how good that hug had been, you would still feel the same way.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399670424119080877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-83726905986240721062010-02-22T12:25:05.280-05:002010-02-22T12:25:05.280-05:00That last hug...that still freaks me out thinking ...That last hug...that still freaks me out thinking about it. What was he thinking...did he know? Oh how I wish I would have had even the slightest thought at the moment that there was a possibility of it being the last, I would have made it more compassionate, and probably never leg go. I long so badly for a do-over.Jeff McCormackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376814441324031992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-2936286635046851392010-02-22T12:18:26.420-05:002010-02-22T12:18:26.420-05:00There is a reason for Jonathan's passing to ha...There is a reason for Jonathan's passing to have hit you so much harder than any other, including your mother's. Humanly speaking, we are wired to accept our parents' deaths, so even though it may be difficult at first, especially if unexpected at the time, it is somewhat the natural course of life. It is not the same when we lose a child. Even though as Christians we know it is all in God's hands and for the best, it still goes against our grain to lose a child, especially when we don't really see it coming. From the time we are born our expectation is that we will have our children for the rest of our lives on earth. Just the fact that we don't have them with us, not for the major events in life, but for the simple everyday things seems to be the hardest because what is really missed is just their presence. <br />There is a huge difference between being medicated and taking supplements that make your body and mind work better. The drugs that are given to fight depression are not working with your body to make life better, they are actually blocking your body from functioning the way it was meant to. With supplements, you are allowing your body to work and rest better, and your mind is able to handle the grief in a better way. <br />I think that the 3 am memories are going to remain powerful for a long time to come. But maybe you can focus on the good aspects of it. You had those few moments with Jonathan and saw him resting comfortably. Had you stayed home and gone to bed earlier, you wouldn't have had that time or Veronica's report on how the night had gone.<br />I am not sure why you think you let him down. I think that final hug he gave you should have made you realize he was grateful for all you had done for him. I am pretty sure that is what he wanted you to know badly enough that he was willing to go outside of his normal comfort zone to show you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399670424119080877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-32073009622251679472010-01-18T08:05:43.745-05:002010-01-18T08:05:43.745-05:00Yes, that kind of stuff is what this books deals w...Yes, that kind of stuff is what this books deals with. Worth reading for sure.Jeff McCormackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376814441324031992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-3708607553769343502010-01-16T19:15:34.052-05:002010-01-16T19:15:34.052-05:00I found this somewhere:
When Osiris is said to br...I found this somewhere:<br /><br />When Osiris is said to bring his believers eternal life in Egyptian Heaven, contemplating the unutterable, indescribable glory of God, we understand that as a myth.<br /><br />When the sacred rites of Demeter at Eleusis are described as bringing believers happiness in their eternal life, we understand that as a myth. <br /><br />In fact, when ancient writers tell us that in general ancient people believed in eternal life, with the good going to the Elysian Fields and the not so good going to Hades, we understand that as a myth.<br /><br />When Vespatian's spittle healed a blind man, we understand that as a myth.<br /><br />When Apollonius of Tyana raised a girl from death, we understand that as a myth. <br /><br />When the Pythia , the priestess at the Oracle at Delphi, in Greece, prophesied, and over and over again for a thousand years, the prophecies came true, we understand that as a myth.<br /><br />When Dionysus turned water into wine, we understand that as a myth. When Dionysus believers are filled with atay, the Spirit of God, we understand that as a myth. <br /><br />When Romulus is described as the Son of God, born of a virgin, we understand that as a myth.<br /><br />When Alexander the Great is described as the Son of God, born of a mortal woman, we understand that as a myth. <br /><br />When Augustus is described as the Son of God, born of a mortal , we understand that as a myth. woman<br /><br />When Dionysus is described as the Son of God, born of a mortal woman, we understand that as a myth. <br /><br />When Scipio Africanus is described as the Son of God, born of a mortal woman, we understand that as a myth.<br /><br />So how come when Jesus is described as<br />the Son of God,<br /> born of a mortal woman,<br /> according to prophecy,<br /> turning water into wine,<br /> raising girls from the dead, and<br /> healing blind men with his spittle,<br />and setting it up so His believers got eternal life in Heaven contemplating the unutterable, indescribable glory of God, and off to Hades—er, I mean Hell—for the bad folks...<br />how come that's not a myth?<br /> <br />Bino Bolumai <br /><br />/ In Bino Veritas /Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625130783473481194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-69295738489343282482010-01-09T21:34:56.872-05:002010-01-09T21:34:56.872-05:00I am not a Greek scholar/professional, but based o...I am not a Greek scholar/professional, but based on what I have read from those who are, and based on what the Strong's definition says, the word holos is the word that would be best used to represent all as we would use it, where the word pas is used mainly to refer to parts of a whole when used in reference to a group. Spurgeon had this to say:<br /><br />…" the whole world has gone after him" Did all the world go after Christ? "then went all Judea, and were baptized of him in Jordan." Was all Judea, or all Jerusalem, baptized in Jordan? "Ye are of God, little children," and the whole world lieth in the wicked one". Does the whole world there mean everybody? The words "world" and "all" are used in some seven or eight senses in Scripture, and it is very rarely the "all" means all persons, taken individually. The words are generally used to signify that Christ has redeemed some of all sorts — some Jews, some Gentiles, some rich, some poor, and has not restricted His redemption to either Jew or Gentile … (C.H. Spurgeon from a sermon on Particular Redemption) <br /><br />There are almost 1100 uses of pas in the NT. It would be a nice study to look at each of them and examine the use and the correct understanding of the Greek word...but I cannot say I have accomplished that.Jeff McCormackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376814441324031992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094701499334377825.post-87597710621324427082010-01-09T08:55:04.192-05:002010-01-09T08:55:04.192-05:00Q for you:
On the verses that use "pas"
...Q for you:<br />On the verses that use "pas"<br /><br />You aren't saying that pas NEVER means all..just that it's semantic range includes sub-sets as you discussed, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com