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Doctrine of God, Jimmy Stephens, Orthodox1 Comment

Absolute Divine Simplicity

January 22, 2020December 27, 2021 TheSire

[responsivevoice_button] by Jimmy Stephens Introduction In this article, internet apologist Jonathyn criticizes the doctrine of simplicity. Specifically, he is out to refute a Thomist version of the doctrine, what he calls “Absolute Divine Simplicity.” By using the term absolute, I … Continue reading Absolute Divine Simplicity

Orthodox, Sola Scriptura1 Comment

Is Sola Scriptura Self Refuting?

January 21, 2020March 8, 2023 TheSire

I will be taking a look at an attempt to refute sola scriptura. The author is trying to become a member of the Oriental Orthodox church. So, it comes from the background: In logic, there are self-referential propositions, where the … Continue reading Is Sola Scriptura Self Refuting?

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Clement’s Pheonix

January 20, 2020April 13, 2021 TheSire

[responsivevoice_button] Let us look at the very ancient and definitely true tradition of the Pheonix. This teaching handed orally down from the Apostle Paul to Clement: Let us consider that wonderful sign [of the resurrection] which takes place in Eastern … Continue reading Clement’s Pheonix

Church History, Orthodox, Roman Catholicism, RomeLeave a comment

The Founding of the Church at Rome

January 20, 2020 TheSire

It is believed by some that Peter and Paul went to Rome and started a Church there. It is difficult for them to imagine that there exists next to nothing to suppose that those Apostles started the Church of Rome. … Continue reading The Founding of the Church at Rome

canon, Church HistoryLeave a comment

The Apocrypha (W/ TurretinFan)

January 16, 2020 TheSire

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The Oriental Canon

January 16, 2020 TheSire

 [responsivevoice_button] I had a conversation with some Oriental Orthodox the other day and here were the results: TheSire: Alright, other than assuming the validity of the OO church, would you inform me about how you know that your church is … Continue reading The Oriental Canon

culture, HomosexualityLeave a comment

Follow Your Arrow

January 15, 2020April 13, 2021 TheSire

If you save yourself for marriage, you’re a bore If you don’t save yourself for marriage, you’re a whore-able person If you won’t have a drink, then you’re a prude But they’ll call you a drunk as soon as you … Continue reading Follow Your Arrow

Freewill, Steve HaysLeave a comment

When Life Gives You Lemons

January 9, 2020 TheSire

I read this article a while ago and still find it an interesting example of the superiority of Calvinism to the alternatives. How good is having alternatives if you can’t tell if they are all terrible alternatives? Triablogue: Two doors Continue reading When Life Gives You Lemons

Dr. Chris Bolt, Eternal Generation, PresuppositionalismLeave a comment

Nicene Presuppositionalism

January 8, 2020January 4, 2021 TheSire

[responsivevoice_button] The non-Christian worldview does not share a metaphysic or epistemology with Christianity with respect to unity and plurality. Some non-Christians are emphatic about the ontological one-ness or unity of everything to the exclusion of any plurality. If it is … Continue reading Nicene Presuppositionalism

Ancient Near East, Doctrine of God, Open TheismLeave a comment

False Advertising

December 31, 2019June 2, 2021 TheSire

From The Hymn to Enlil, from Ancient Near Eastern Texts Relating to the Old Testament: Enlil whose command is far-reaching, lofty his word (and) holy, Whose pronouncement is unchangeable, who decrees destinies unto the distant future, Whose lifted eye scans … Continue reading False Advertising

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