Category: Cosmology

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Flattening out the Facts

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A few nights ago I was in an argument with a friend that has given up inerrancy to force a Flat Earth cosmology into the text. He assumes a universal background continued into the early church and sticks to his talking points. I just deny the existence of any universal agreement on anything. He ignores evidence to the contrary and acts as if those ANE worldviews have no political reasons. Jason Engwer has done a masterful job in showing this is naive. He was responding to John Loftus and it shows liberals and atheist feed off each other. The liberal … Continue reading Flattening out the Facts

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Universal Background?

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The idea that it is the universal background of the OT that the world was Flat and had a metal dome isn’t universally accepted. Dr. Vern Poythress in his book (P. 96) “Redeeming Science” gave his thoughts on this issue: 8 Sometimes it is said that the language in the Bible arises against the background of ancient “cosmology” that postulated underlying waters, then solid earth, then a solid “firmament” dome for the sky, then the sea above the firmament (Paul H. Seely, “The Firmament and the Water Above. Part I: The Meaning of raqia‘ in Gen 1:6-8,” Westminster Theological Journal … Continue reading Universal Background?

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The triple-decker universe

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The common claim that the entire ANE all believed in a Three Tiered Cosmology and that it is even thought in our own Bible is a common annoying claim. Those who present such ideas miss the simplest observations to maintain their narrative. Steve Hays once wrote: Critics of the Bible like to belabor the triple-decker universe. This overlooks a number of considerations. 1.The Bible employs a double-decker formula (e.g. Gen 2:4) as well as triple-decker formula (e.g. Exod 20:4). Given this stylistic variety, there is no reason to privilege the triple-decker formula over and above the double-decker formula. Continue reading The triple-decker universe

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Accommodationism

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Here are the other parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, and Bibliography. The common alternative to Concordism is Accommodationism. This view is defined different way according to different individuals. The term is used to explain how an infinite God can communicate to creatures. Unfortunately, it is also sometimes used as a ploy to deny inerrancy. It is used very loosely. God communicating in Human language is an example of accommodation. He uses such things as the Covenant is another example of accommodations for us. It is … Continue reading Accommodationism

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The day the Earth stood Flat

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1 “Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said, 2 “Who is this that darkens counsel By words without knowledge? 3 “Now gird up your loins like a man, And I will ask you, and you instruct Me! 4 “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding, 5 Who set its measurements? Since you know. Or who stretched the line on it? 6 “On what were its bases sunk? Or who laid its cornerstone, 7 When the morning stars sang together And all the sons of God shouted … Continue reading The day the Earth stood Flat

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Semiotic Analysis of the Observer in Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, and a Possible Theory of Everything

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You ever wonder what a Christian philosopher and theologian have to say on Quantum Mechanics? Look no further than Dr. Vern Poythress that has tackled almost any topic imaginable. Semiotic Analysis of the Observer in Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, and a Possible Theory of Everything Antimatter Redeeming Physics: Biblical and Theological Resources for a God-Centered Approach Continue reading Semiotic Analysis of the Observer in Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, and a Possible Theory of Everything

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Adam as Priest?

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In Genesis 2:15-3:24, we have God establishing a covenant of Works with Adam. The imagery of Genesis 1-3 in the ANE pictured a cosmic temple. This motif is to foreshadow the tabernacle. This motif leaves us with Adam as a high priest in God’s cosmic temple representing all of mankind before the LORD of host. As commentators see the language picturing the work a Priest does in the OT. If we keep Romans 5:12-19 and Genesis 3 in mind, then it seems more than likely that Adam is our representative “Priest” before God in the Garden. The fall of Adam … Continue reading Adam as Priest?

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Don’t bump your head on the solid dome!

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A collection of good articles on the issue of Cosmology and the OT: Is the raqiya a solid dome? Is the raqîa‘ (‘firmament’) a solid dome? Steve Hays thoughts on the topic Firmament Wall of water The waters above The waters above Genesis 1 as Ancient Cosmology Ancient logistics The cosmic temple Inspired intent Adam in the balance Flat earth or flat head? Borrowed Cosmology Darkness at noon Gilgamishmash Baggins v. Sauron The pillars of the earth Paul Seely Silent Running Babbleinski Gen 1 & the Enuma elish Genesis and ancient Near Eastern stories of Creation and the Flood: an … Continue reading Don’t bump your head on the solid dome!