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Comment on Pictures of my Library by Scripture Zealot

Scripture Zealot — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:22:44 +0000

It’s been a long time since I read it, and maybe there would be more that I disagree with now, but it was the best book I ever read on the Christ. Very complete from ‘begining’ to Revelation.
Jeff

Comment on Divorce by Scripture Zealot

Scripture Zealot — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:19:45 +0000

Hi, You can find it part way down the right column.
Jeff

Comment on Pictures of my Library by Tim

Tim — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:39:15 +0000

Jeff,

How do you like the Romano Guardini book?

Comment on Pictures of my Library by Of Books And Libraries « Pastoral Musings

Of Books And Libraries « Pastoral Musings — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:53:48 +0000

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Comment on Divorce by Aria Tifa

Aria Tifa — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:13:16 +0000

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Comment on Pictures of my Library by Scripture Zealot

Scripture Zealot — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:06:14 +0000

Thank you. They’re very heavy too.
Jeff

Comment on Pictures of my Library by T.C. R

T.C. R — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:02:17 +0000

Quite impressive! Like your choice of more solid, reference books.

Comment on Book Review: How to Enjoy Your Bible by Scripture Zealot

Scripture Zealot — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:52:59 +0000

Thank you. I buy some books because writing reviews is hard and it’s tough to review a commentary or really big work. But I think it’s great that they’re willing as you say. I do think it helps them and I take it very seriously.

I see you’re the person I subscribe to and I just commented on your nice review of D.A. Carson’s latest. I like blogs like yours.
Jeff

Comment on Book Review: How to Enjoy Your Bible by John

John — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:26:49 +0000

Sounds like a good one. Good job on writing and getting the review copy. I’ve really been surprised at how willing publishers are to send copies of their books to bloggers. I buy very few books at all now.

Comment on Deuteronomy and the New Testament by Gary Simmons

Gary Simmons — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:29:42 +0000

@Jeff: thanks for posting this. It’s encouraging to be reminded that God equips us to do good.

@Mitchell, you are wise beyond your years, then. I wasted my time writing a review of a prosperity gospel book, and someone randomly commented how sad he was that “Christians just tear each other down.” He didn’t even listen to what I’d said in the post.

Comment on Half a Hipster? by Scripture Zealot

Scripture Zealot — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:21:44 +0000

Well thank you.

Post-hipster. I love it. And I’m not even sure exactly what it means. When people ask me what I am I can say I’m post-hipster and avoid the issue of labels entirely.
Jeff

Comment on Half a Hipster? by Peter M. Lopez

Peter M. Lopez — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:21:02 +0000

Jeff, you are so far beyond hip that hipster wouldn’t apply. Remember, Kramer from Seinfeld was a hipster, and he was ahead of his time 20 years ago. So, maybe you are a post-hipster.

Comment on Deuteronomy and the New Testament by Mitchell Powell

Mitchell Powell — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:21:30 +0000

It does get tough to converse about the issue. That’s why, despite my constant writing about issues, there are some which I just don’t argue with people.

Comment on Deuteronomy and the New Testament by Scripture Zealot

Scripture Zealot — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:48:21 +0000

That second part can’t be denied which I think makes it tough to converse with those who think ‘tithing’ where you give expecting to get more back than you gave, monetarily.
Jeff

Comment on Deuteronomy and the New Testament by Mitchell Powell

Mitchell Powell — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:17:04 +0000

I think you’re absolutely right on getting money back. If the motive is to put money in so you can get more back later, you’re looking for a broker, not a church. Although that being said, it is a general principle that the generous often reap what they sow.

Comment on Top 10 Reasons to Really Like the HCSB by Scripture Zealot

Scripture Zealot — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:03:05 +0000

Aw, I thought you’d engage more for some entertainment.
Jeff

Comment on Around the Web by Scripture Zealot

Scripture Zealot — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:02:18 +0000

That doesn’t have caffeine in it, Einstein.
Jeff

Comment on Top 10 Reasons to Really Like the HCSB by Stan McCullars

Stan McCullars — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:22:57 +0000

I’ve wasted enough time on trolls.

Comment on Around the Web by Stan McCullars

Stan McCullars — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:09:16 +0000

A cup of coffee?

What about a quart of ice cream?

Comment on Top 10 Reasons to Really Like the HCSB by Sid Williams

Sid Williams — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:10:33 +0000

“I see the crazies are out.”

“The crazies” possess the Seven Spirits of God.

Isa 11.1-4: Wisdom & Understanding (#1), Counsel (#2), Might (#3), Knowledge (#4), Fear of ‘He Is’ (HWHY; #5),
Judgment (#6), Righeteousness (#7).

Eph 4.4-6: One Spirit (#1), One Faith (#2), One God (#3), One Hope (#4), One Dipping (#5), One Lord (#6), One Body (#7).

There are several other lists of the Seven Spirits of God.

Why don’t you post a couple of them for us?

Comment on Top 10 Reasons to Really Like the HCSB by Scripture Zealot

Scripture Zealot — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:10:02 +0000

Why did I approve that first one? Must have had a bad day.
Jeff

Comment on Top 10 Reasons to Really Like the HCSB by Stan McCullars

Stan McCullars — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:23:14 +0000

I see the crazies are out.

Comment on Do you believe God created the earth in six literal 24-hour days? by Scripture Zealot

Scripture Zealot — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:16:25 +0000

He sure is. Thanks.
Jeff

Comment on Do you believe God created the earth in six literal 24-hour days? by Jonathan Sharman

Jonathan Sharman — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:42:17 +0000

You know those scriptures were Jesus says that not one stroke or tittle has passed away?… Luke 16:17 “But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one stroke of a letter of the Law to fail.” Check this out…
Matt: 5:18 (NKJ) “For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.” Matt 24:35 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.”
Brings a different perspective… Matt 5:17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.”
But Jesus goes on to demonstrate that for every “law” there is a higher way of living, not only is murder killing, but wishing a man dead, not only is punishment a just response to murder but forgiveness. Luke 24:45 “Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.” And it is the letter of the law that kills… but the spirit of the law that gives life! 2 Cor 3:6 (NIV)”He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant–not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
And check this out:
Romans 7:6 “But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and not in oldness of the letter.”
In belief we are accountable only to God, but we must QUIT ourselves, or die to the flesh, to be like Christ, as we are made in His image. In TITHEIMI (installation of a god into a building – making it a temple) not living as a dead vessel, but a living temple of life in worship to the Spirit within us.
And regaring the law: we can only see it in its spirit if we have the spirit living in us. 1Cor 2:9-16 “but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.” – Cool Search Engine! Ask it something!! Joh 14:26 “But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” But if we don’t have this Spirit within us, then we do not belong to Christ!!! Rom 8:9 “You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.”
Joh 8:31-32 “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” The truth affords freedom, rather than to bind up. I love these concepts, Jesus is an amazing teacher!

Comment on Passage of the Day: You’re No Good by Scripture Zealot

Scripture Zealot — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:23:03 +0000

Derek I never thought of that and I’ve studied the SOTM.
Jeff