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I have attempted to interact with you in multiple outlets, but you never do show the willingness to engage. I'd be more than willing to discuss Col. 1:15 in further depth with you, but to do so will require some engagement on your behalf. Why is it that you interpret "all creation" (v. 15) in...

You have cited Heb. 1:5-7 as a reference to Jesus' pre-existence. But let's be honest: Is this really Paul's point? Nowhere in Ps. 2 is “pre-existence” expressed. In fact, prior to the words of Ps. 2:7 being spoken (“Today, I have begotten you”), what was already in existence prior to this...

Even if it were a tightrope, just keep a Zipline Trolley in your "back pocket." Though, beware, it may be a little difficult to hookup on the fall down. So maybe something more like one of those gadget thingies Batman uses, might also suffice. Just hope it latches into something with...

That reminds me: My dad bought me a bike when I was 5. True story: He bought me a blue and black, GI Joe themed, bike. It still had the training wheels. He took me to the top of a hill, sat me on the bike... whispered a few words of advice to me (like I was supposed to understand), gave me a...

I L O V E A T I T L E W I T H S P A C I N G, or... w I t H s P a C i N g Some of this stuff will make a person go cross-eyed. Friendly reminder: I don't need your help. As if the content wasn't enough!

I almost forgot to include one small detail. You tell us that the Peshitta "does a better job of translation," but forget to tell us why. Ad And simply because, "I like it," will not suffice. I'm not saying I disagree with what the Peshitta (particularely particularly, the version you cited by...

I almost forgot to include one small detail. You tell us that the Peshitta "does a better job of translation," but forget to tell us why. Ad simply because, "I like it," will not suffice. I'm not saying I disagree with what the Peshitta (particularely, the version you cited by George Lamsa)...

While one can agree with the Peshitta's conslusions, it is really not all that helpful to say (as you do) that the Peshitta "does a better job of translation." For one, the Peshitta is not necessarily "translating" from the same underlying apparatuses as other versions do. There is a very big...

What if his theology is on par with other theologians? Does this now mean their theology is also untrustworthy? You need a better hobby. Like trying to refute an argument, and not trying to be so dismissive. You're too judgemental, and I'm sure if I looked at you long enough I could find...

You know, funny little thing has occured... All through high school and college, I was never really much of an “outspoken” individual. But then when I entered into the work force, I “spruced” out of my bubble quite a bit. For the last 10-15 years, I have considered myself “extroverted.” But...

It is not difficult to spot the fundamental problem in your interpretation of this passage. You have failed to recognize the thematic connections Isaiah 43:10 and Isaiah 44-45 have with Jn. 1:1-3 (and Gen. 1). If I can show that Isaiah 43 has connection to the Father in any way, then your...

You still have two very big problems. You need to address the cohortative for "Let Us make" and the 30+ instances of it's occurence, along with the verb usage found in Col. 1:16. Until you can do that, I don't think there is much left to say. Opinion means absolutely nothing if it is not...

I definitely would not classify Heiser as a heretic; his Christology is on point, but he missed the buck on Gen. 1:26. When you read people, you need to understand to who and to what they are objecting to. We sometimes miss that bit of context. That said, Heiser's heart is in the right place...

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I wanted to point out one additional thing worth mentioning: While I do think Heiser's intentions are well guided, I think his conclusions are misplaced. Some people do not recognize that the (hidden) presupposition underlying Heiser's entire thesis seems (at least to me) to be rooted in his...

Well, in this case it may not be a "denial," per se. I don't think Dino denies the divinity of Christ, or really anyone else here except for a couple of individuals that have left a small imprint (See Post #2 and the "Likes"). In this scenario it's probably riddled by the fact that Heiser (a...

Had to make a couple corrections; reposting from prior: From a pragmatic perspective, I guess what I'm getting at is this: Some people are "convinced" that Elohim has reference to a single individual, namely, God the Father. My perspective is simply this: In order to advance the discussion in...

From a pragmatic perspective, I guess what I'm getting at is this: Some people are "convinced" that Elohim has reference to a single individual, namely, God the Father. My perspective is simply this: In order to advance the discussion in a healthy way, we don't necessariliy need to beat each...

But isn't this rather the point? I don't think anyone is suggesting that the term is necessarily required to be used "one way," all the time, but that its use is dictated by other mitigating factors, like verbs and other terms that may express "multiplicity." My view does not require the term...