tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.comments2022-09-10T01:47:44.292-07:00Explorations In FaithToddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241254571894514094noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-68720253965437416562022-01-03T10:50:49.937-08:002022-01-03T10:50:49.937-08:00my father always rued that Hugh B Brown was not th...my father always rued that Hugh B Brown was not the Prophet. I inherited my "liberalism" from my dad. Sadly, we are the only liberals in our families.<br />This was a great article & the author is so insightful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02103167209662732139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-75505575285367877102021-09-19T14:09:01.923-07:002021-09-19T14:09:01.923-07:00Why aren't you a Bishop or Stake Prez?Why aren't you a Bishop or Stake Prez?Manoffirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03025599034540310456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-62090583779687303702018-05-26T12:44:17.628-07:002018-05-26T12:44:17.628-07:00in Oneness there is no judgemntin Oneness there is no judgemntSisters of Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156133510047398694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-85869320390106141112018-05-08T05:19:07.998-07:002018-05-08T05:19:07.998-07:00http://www.bookofkorihor.com
As you say, we shoul...http://www.bookofkorihor.com<br /><br />As you say, we shouldn’t judge others, ever. macwisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15321941009436818819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-25042761039342186802018-02-03T21:04:11.557-08:002018-02-03T21:04:11.557-08:00We are Gods first. Second depending on the reason...We are Gods first. Second depending on the reasons behind your seeking of this kind of knowledge it will become very clear the importance of the Word, Bereshith! And why it will always be the first Word!stassi2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/01364257196961300237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-11774219821631722142017-05-09T11:38:21.518-07:002017-05-09T11:38:21.518-07:00I have always believed this. The poor will always...I have always believed this. The poor will always be another among us and they are blessing for those who care!Marsha McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01025412012797283869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-21450199224005420512015-05-08T12:09:44.188-07:002015-05-08T12:09:44.188-07:00Sorry for the belated reply. I guess I need to che...Sorry for the belated reply. I guess I need to check the comments section more. I wrote this a while ago but I think I can recover the raw thought that I tried to put into words.<br /><br />You're right that the four canonized gospels are probably not eyewitness accounts. And those documents are not sufficient to prove the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus. The historical Jesus is an interesting field but what I'm considering here is the theology of resurrection. That operates on two levels, the literal and the metaphorical (supraliteral). In the Gospels Jesus almost always speaks in metaphor.<br /><br />As I see it, resurrection is about life and death. This is existentially most basic. In scripture the difference between life and death is not only binary but comes in degrees. Jesus spoke of having life more abundantly and of people who were metaphorically dead though literally alive (let the dead bury their dead). Eternal life can be understood both extensively and intensively. It can last through an infinite duration of time or infuse a finite moment with vibrancy. Resurrection is both a literal restoration of physical life and a metaphorical (though very real) awakening to a newness of life in a way of being, the way taught by Jesus. This is the way Paul described baptism, as metaphorical resurrection.<br /><br />The object of my Christocentric epistemology is not to prove the resurrection but to evaluate other things in life through the lens of the resurrection. Things appear differently through this lens. People who were enemies become people we love. People who were despised, like prostitutes and tax collectors (think soulless bureaucrats), become beloved brothers and sisters. Every person is an infinite being with infinite life. The belief in literal resurrection serves to bolster this metaphorical conviction.<br /><br />This may all seem quite touchy-feely in comparison to the hard methods of science. But after reflecting on it I think the resurrection touches on what is our most basic concern. Albert Camus said that whether life is or is not worth living is the most fundamental question and I think that's right. Resurrection is the reclaiming of life from death. Death can come in the form of despair or just ennui. Resurrection reinvigorates life and makes it more abundant.Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04241254571894514094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-76670331001044270072015-02-17T09:43:05.032-08:002015-02-17T09:43:05.032-08:00Who wrote the Gospels? For what purpose were the G...Who wrote the Gospels? For what purpose were the Gospels written? Is there any evidence to support the belief that these four 1st century books were written as eyewitness, historical accounts?<br /><br />If it turns out that we do not know who wrote these books, and we do not know for what purpose these books were written (for all we know, they could be historical fictions, such as Homer's Iliad, written for entertainment purposes only), then doesn’t the entire foundation of the “evidence” argument for the Resurrection fall to pieces?<br />Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02519721717265344702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-79938208853090436972014-02-27T18:30:27.161-08:002014-02-27T18:30:27.161-08:00Great post, Thanks. I'm teaching on this topic...Great post, Thanks. I'm teaching on this topic and this is helpful material.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-57374637643832828992012-12-28T21:22:38.023-08:002012-12-28T21:22:38.023-08:00In my experience Mormons are terrible at comfortin...In my experience Mormons are terrible at comforting and mourning with those that mourn. In an alternate sphere it might work. Mormons think that as long as they go to church every Sunday, have a Temple recommend, pay tithing and say a few weekly prayers then they are living the gospel. Members have become Sunday Christians, which is why the church is not progressing in new doctrines and teachings.<br />I lost a child and the members were horrible. I expected awful treatment from non-LDS, and was shocked by the behavior of the members towards me and my family. So I can say with a certainty the members do not listen to or obey what is taught by the leaders. They pick and choose what to live. They also pick and choose who to serve in the Wards. If you are not in the right clique then forget about getting help with anything. Church is like high school and I wish I didn't have to attend but I do because it is required. I am glad to hear that at least one member (you) will remember Mosiah and try to live it. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-72908127962196055272012-04-05T12:01:09.494-07:002012-04-05T12:01:09.494-07:00Great list.
If I were to suggest one more
J Reube...Great list. <br />If I were to suggest one more<br />J Reuben Clark Jr.Isaias Riverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00772391891261497112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-7527106507555352292012-01-16T22:37:01.491-08:002012-01-16T22:37:01.491-08:00you said - "Some archeologists believe that Y...you said - "Some archeologists believe that Yahweh gradually came to fill the role held by El. Others understand that they may have been separate deities. Margaret Barker believes that Yahweh was originally the son of El [2]." <br /> i have a baptist friend who taught hebrew and greek at denver seminary, we were talking about translations and when moses was on the mount talking with the Lord moses asked - who should i tell them that sent me. and the lord said tell them i am what i am. my friend says a better translation would actually be 'i am what i have become'. i just find that pretty fascinating in light of what we believe regarding progression and some of the thoughts you listed above. cool blog. thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-70449938531898794902011-12-30T01:04:50.748-08:002011-12-30T01:04:50.748-08:00Took me time to read all the comments, but I reall...Took me time to read all the comments, but I really enjoyed the article. It proved to be very helpful to me and I am sure to all the commenter’s here! It’s always nice when you can not only be informed, but also entertained! I’m sure you had fun writing this article.Houston Home Securityhttp://www.smithmonitoring.com/houston-security/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-23838129155922748102011-12-14T21:31:35.174-08:002011-12-14T21:31:35.174-08:00I found your contrast between Zion values and our ...I found your contrast between Zion values and our current society's values to be very instructive.Michaela Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163084369311708249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-20091788474648635362011-12-08T08:15:03.082-08:002011-12-08T08:15:03.082-08:00Very cool post. I just recently started following ...Very cool post. I just recently started following your blog, but I look forward to contributing more in the future.Dallas Alarm Monitoringhttp://www.smithmonitoring.com/dallas-fort-worth-security/index.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-14372565468954186542011-11-29T23:05:17.698-08:002011-11-29T23:05:17.698-08:00Hi Tod,
Thanks! Very nice. What does the greek ...Hi Tod,<br /><br />Thanks! Very nice. What does the greek text in the picture say? "God is love(agape)" ?<br /><br />MegAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-61635632232008374932011-10-13T10:29:29.541-07:002011-10-13T10:29:29.541-07:00The article in your blog reminds me some old memor...The article in your blog reminds me some old memory .That is good .It gives me happy .I think we will have a harmonious talk.Do you agree? <br /><a href="http:holy-food.org/christian-hospitality/" rel="nofollow">christian-hospitality</a>CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITYhttp://holy-food.org/christian-hospitality/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-67658898856425239962011-10-11T12:57:40.583-07:002011-10-11T12:57:40.583-07:00Great synopsis of commenting and how to very well ...Great synopsis of commenting and how to very well written and all that link love you just poured out, great post, if this was a forum you would have a sticky on this. <a href="http://americanrattan.com/" rel="nofollow"> Island Furniture</a>Florida Rattan Furniturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968821794081974214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-73174668497349424562011-08-13T00:42:40.095-07:002011-08-13T00:42:40.095-07:00Incorrect. Penal substitution was taught by the ap...Incorrect. Penal substitution was taught by the apostles, (Rom.3:21-26; Gal.3:10-13; 1 Pet.2:21-25), Justion Martyr (cAD100-165), Athanasius (c300-373), John Chrysostom (c350-407), Augustine (c354-430), Cyril of Alexandria (c375-444), Gregory (c540-604) and many more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-31679115781195024352010-10-01T05:34:48.434-07:002010-10-01T05:34:48.434-07:00Dear Todd,
DO YOU PLAY RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH YOU...Dear Todd,<br /><br /><b>DO YOU PLAY RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH YOUR SALVATION?</b><br /><br />What is required in order to have Jesus <b>ABIDE</b> in us and we in Him?<br /><br /><b>Can we do it</b>:<br /><br />1. By accepting Him as our <a href="http://home.inreach.com/bstanley/saved.htm" rel="nofollow">our own personal Lord and Savior </a>? <br />No. Where does the Bible say that?<br /><br />2. By the grace of GOD only? <a href="http://home.inreach.com/bstanley/works.htm" rel="nofollow">Sola Gracias</a>? <br />No. Where does the Bible say that?<br /><br />3. By faith in GOD alone? <a href="http://home.inreach.com/bstanley/works.htm" rel="nofollow">Sola Fides</a>? <br />No. Where does the Bible say that?<br /><br />It is simple <a href="http://home.inreach.com/bstanley/common.htm" rel="nofollow">common sense</a> that since He commanded that we must do something, then doesn't it stand to reason that He would also tell us how to do it? <br /> <br />Jesus was very clear in what we must do in order to have Him <b>ABIDE</b> in us and we in Him.<br /><br />Jesus left this command for us in <a href="http://home.inreach.com/bstanley/john.htm" rel="nofollow">John 6:53-57:</a><br /><br />53 <i>"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you (the taken away branch)</i>; <br /><br />54 <i>he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. 55 For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed</i>. <br /><br />56 <b>HE WHO EATS MY FLESH AND DRINKS MY BLOOD ABIDES IN ME, AND I IN HIM</b>. <br /><br />57 <i>As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so he who eats me will live because of me."</i>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940745178193985942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-12148025835107577112010-06-27T04:24:22.243-07:002010-06-27T04:24:22.243-07:00But it does not expplain which religion uses the w...But it does not expplain which religion uses the word "Adham" like it says it does on the surch page on Google. I think that if any improvements could be made to this fantastic website then it would be to find the definition of Adham, who uses it why they use it and how. Overall this is a very good website that includes reat detail...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-83668341581794525422010-03-10T04:58:11.998-08:002010-03-10T04:58:11.998-08:00Hey.. Would you be so kind as to send me a bit mor...Hey.. Would you be so kind as to send me a bit more on your progress on this, particularly the bit about the references to the Council of Gods found in the Bible?<br /><br />my email address is iyasu_yosomono@yahoo.com.. <br /><br />I would really appreciate it. Thanks a ton!Jason vonGermetenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04684773249202590346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-73254163662386802102010-02-12T07:16:05.923-08:002010-02-12T07:16:05.923-08:00I have sometimes gotten interesting reactions from...I have sometimes gotten interesting reactions from people, when I've asked them if they believed in the Resurrection of Jesus as represented in the Bible. They say yes. Well, did he have a body then? Yes. What happened to the body when he ascended to Heaven as represented in the Bible (Acts 2).<br /><br />I think Joseph said it very clearly that God was not always God. There were seven journals written during or immediately after the King Follett sermon. Several of them wrote "God has always been God" but the majority wrote "God has not always been God". Why did they lose the "not" in the sentence? It was so much against the ingrained creeds.<br /><br />The context clearly sets the "not" rightly in that sentence.<br /><br />Anyway, God is still Eternal; so is man, though.<br /><br />I wrote about <a href="http://velska.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/the-co-eternal-man-part-4-eternal-progression/" title="My post about the Eternal Man" rel="nofollow">the Co-Eternal Man</a> a couple of weeks ago. I think that the limitations that Bruce R. McConkie set to God's progression in his Seven Heresies talk (and some other absolutist statements of his) are related to the creedal assumptions that set foregone conclusions to bind men's thinking and faith.<br /><br />Just think that man is also a co-creator! The act of sexual union is what takes humans closest to God (creating and "becoming one") is actually sacramental in nature.<br /><br />BTW that book by Karen Armstrong <em>The Bible: The Biography</em> has a misleading title. It's more the biography of exegesis than of the Bible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497630222870369746.post-29997365942819623192010-01-06T08:10:15.611-08:002010-01-06T08:10:15.611-08:00Great post, Todd. The visual model of the cosmos d...Great post, Todd. The visual model of the cosmos depicted in Genesis 1 was what writers of the Bible had in mind clear through the New Testament era. It helps the reader make sense of many later concepts, such as the "windows of heaven" and the "fountains of the great deep."Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798358592837088824noreply@blogger.com