tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.comments2021-10-21T10:10:39.104-04:00Baker Book House Church ConnectionLouishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01117735618503943520noreply@blogger.comBlogger420125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-32146324138139601442010-12-31T17:39:19.049-05:002010-12-31T17:39:19.049-05:00I was once told that this was a hymn of protest ag...I was once told that this was a hymn of protest against Oliver Cromwell's banning of Christmas as a pagan holiday (Yule) that had defiled Christianity. which needed to be purified, and that is was sung outside places where people were imprisoned for celebrating Christmas.<br /><br />Some of the lyrics fit this explanation - "let nothing you dismay, remember Christ our savior was born on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-78773536269059957112010-11-03T13:42:57.397-04:002010-11-03T13:42:57.397-04:00FYI: I've posted a summary of the changes here...FYI: I've posted a summary of the changes here: http://donteatthefruit.com/niv2011-changes/John Dyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794247040193548009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-57313847608050370402010-10-18T11:34:42.404-04:002010-10-18T11:34:42.404-04:00Super!Super!Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010223826517886858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-22110166503576064862010-10-18T09:09:34.542-04:002010-10-18T09:09:34.542-04:00The other thing you need to note is that in the ol...The other thing you need to note is that in the old English that this was written the sense is not of 'God gives rest to merry men' but 'God give you merry rest to men'. If you insert a comma after merry in the original you'll get the sense of it - 'God rest ye merry, gentlemen'Batreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622531470796988095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-42506089193448804862010-08-26T22:09:56.210-04:002010-08-26T22:09:56.210-04:00Cherished content here!
I'll never forget hea...Cherished content here!<br /><br />I'll never forget hearing Jeremy Begbie present his <a href="http://www.veritas.org/Media.aspx#/v/910" rel="nofollow">The Sense of an Ending</a> for the first time. It was overwhelmingly rich and brought all of the worlds I live in (theology, philosophy/worldview, and music) together in one powerful discussion. HIGHLY recommended.Paul D. Adamshttp://inchristus.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-70023133487012858392010-08-18T16:22:45.482-04:002010-08-18T16:22:45.482-04:00The Bible says it.
I believe it.
That settles it.
...The Bible says it.<br />I believe it.<br />That settles it.<br /><br />.....chuckle<br /><br />In all seriousness, this is interesting.Paul D. Adamshttp://inchristus.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-48498920429060462302010-08-17T07:57:36.299-04:002010-08-17T07:57:36.299-04:00Yes, thanks for the link, Esteban.Yes, thanks for the link, Esteban.Andrew Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527491547312552632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-28924476876362050982010-08-16T23:32:10.938-04:002010-08-16T23:32:10.938-04:00Paul,
It is an important question but I'm unc...Paul,<br /><br />It is an important question but I'm uncomfortable with the direction Goldingay is pointing. I wish I could hear an elaboration on this point so as to better understand where he's coming from.Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01117735618503943520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-89094772578323827922010-08-16T23:28:35.090-04:002010-08-16T23:28:35.090-04:00Hey Andrew,
You hit the nail on the head! I know...Hey Andrew,<br /><br />You hit the nail on the head! I know I've said those things.Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01117735618503943520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-53014641720118697692010-08-16T23:26:26.128-04:002010-08-16T23:26:26.128-04:00You're welcome Andrew.
Esteban,
I have se...You're welcome Andrew. <br /><br />Esteban, <br /><br />I have seen his blog but forgot to mention it. Thanks for the reminder.Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01117735618503943520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-89481866811771885412010-08-16T19:56:22.278-04:002010-08-16T19:56:22.278-04:00Perhaps you'd be interested to know that Hoffm...Perhaps you'd be interested to know that Hoffman blogs over at <a href="http://goddidntsaythat.com/" rel="nofollow">God Didn't Say That</a>. Great stuff there!Esteban Vázquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738869673774603152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-79906455172183460872010-08-16T13:14:00.311-04:002010-08-16T13:14:00.311-04:00That book sounds really interesting. Thanks for th...That book sounds really interesting. Thanks for the excerpt.Andrew Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527491547312552632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-83387232817492980662010-08-16T13:10:11.820-04:002010-08-16T13:10:11.820-04:00Funny, and sad, and then funny again. I can hear m...Funny, and sad, and then funny again. I can hear more refrains: "I want a church that plays the music I like." "I want a church that has _________." "I want a church that doesn't require _____."<br /><br />Wait a minute...I may have said one or two of those in real life.Andrew Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527491547312552632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-12989930232320845622010-08-15T22:06:56.970-04:002010-08-15T22:06:56.970-04:00Hum...This opens up all kinds of concerns as you s...Hum...This opens up all kinds of concerns as you state. I'm unconvinced that Goldingay has it right here. But it raises an important issue too, namely, <em>precisely how does God's Spirit speak to us today?</em> I can't help but think of Philippians 3:15b. Paul insists God <strong>will</strong> make it clear that we are to live up to what God has called us to, though he does not statePaulhttp://inchristus.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-54852826427593495442010-08-12T21:58:24.819-04:002010-08-12T21:58:24.819-04:00Andrew,
You are most welcome and let me thank you...Andrew,<br /><br />You are most welcome and let me thank you for your contribution. We received many positive comments on your presentation. Till next year!<br /><br />LouisLouishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01117735618503943520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-63000962402085758712010-08-12T15:55:24.723-04:002010-08-12T15:55:24.723-04:00Thanks for hosting this, Louis. I enjoyed being th...Thanks for hosting this, Louis. I enjoyed being there again this year. Lots of fun!<br />ARAndrew Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527491547312552632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-49117519059903076052010-08-09T21:52:20.693-04:002010-08-09T21:52:20.693-04:00Hi Paul,
Most of Tiessen's interaction with N...Hi Paul,<br /><br />Most of Tiessen's interaction with Newbigin comes in the later part of the book which I'm just now starting so I'll know more as I read on. I see no references to Peter Berger in the index and don't recall his name coming up in the book so far but I'll keep an eye out for him. The last part of the book is more directly on what religions are and whether orLouishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01117735618503943520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-58342470152688170322010-08-09T18:59:44.850-04:002010-08-09T18:59:44.850-04:00Louis:
Thanks for this survey in laying out Tiesse...Louis:<br />Thanks for this survey in laying out Tiessen's positions. I have this book but have not yet read it. As you know, I did my thesis against John Hick's pluralism arguing that if the Incarnation is indeed unique, as Hick himself conjectured, then it follows that Christianity is also salvifically unique as well. I'm curious how much if any of Leslie Newbigin and/or Peter Paul D. Adamshttp://inchristus.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-82138466771770856822010-08-03T16:46:31.812-04:002010-08-03T16:46:31.812-04:00cloves of garlic! lol that would have been easier ...cloves of garlic! lol that would have been easier to get then a big wooden stake, or silver bullets! lolUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731074244292805878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-66253829030172745772010-08-02T11:56:23.456-04:002010-08-02T11:56:23.456-04:00Okay...I have Tiessen's book, too but have not...Okay...I have Tiessen's book, too but have not read it. Since I did my thesis contra Hick's pluralism and engaged many of the inclusivists as well, it's time to dust it off and read. [and not because Piper mentions, but because McBride does!]Paul D. Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18213551311029058377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-70971005937402416472010-07-31T00:06:25.222-04:002010-07-31T00:06:25.222-04:00Oops...Mr. Dr. not-so-reverend Chopra never let hi...Oops...Mr. Dr. not-so-reverend Chopra never let his logic get in the way of his beliefs!Paul Adamshttp://inchristus.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-28183692760433204242010-07-30T12:52:09.300-04:002010-07-30T12:52:09.300-04:00Wow. Amazing. And it's on film, even. Wow.Wow. Amazing. And it's on film, even. Wow.Andrew Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527491547312552632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-56908525009190216882010-07-30T11:11:05.313-04:002010-07-30T11:11:05.313-04:00If the creator of the universe is going to be a fo...If the creator of the universe is going to be a food item I certainly wouldn't have chosen spaghetti. The vacuum of space is absent of heat. No on likes cold spaghetti.<br /><br />I would have chosen something like a Neopolitan Sundae. Something that would allude the beautiful (and delicious?) diversity and complexity found in creation.<br /><br />(Yes, I did just assert that Neopolitan ice Andrew Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527491547312552632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-74628142919944988562010-07-27T23:18:43.905-04:002010-07-27T23:18:43.905-04:00Estaban,
Thanks for the link. I had a good laugh...Estaban,<br /><br />Thanks for the link. I had a good laugh at "His Noodly Appendage."Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01117735618503943520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156666824800127078.post-19484611150152395282010-07-27T22:28:22.065-04:002010-07-27T22:28:22.065-04:00You know, there was even a paper on the FSM read a...You know, there was even a <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21837499/" rel="nofollow">paper on the FSM read at the 2007 AAR meeting</a>. All hail His Noodly Appendage! ;-)Esteban Vázquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738869673774603152noreply@blogger.com