Monthly Archives: April 2008

Genesis 1 as functional creation, not structural days

By ElShaddai Edwards | Published: April 30, 2008
HT to Steve (Undeception) who provided a link to a 2003 presentation on “Genesis and Cosmology” by Dr. John Walton, professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College. Walton presents the position that Genesis 1 does not describe structural Creation (physical things), but instead describes functional Creation, the concepts that organize and drive the universe: Those who [...]
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A battle hymn for truth, justice and the Pope’s way

By ElShaddai Edwards | Published: April 30, 2008
Whether by omission or commission, not a word was written here about the Pope’s recent visit to the United States. Frankly I don’t have the context to fairly speak about Roman Catholicism and the role of the Pope. My exposure to the Roman Catholic Church is limited to a few months of attending different services [...]
Posted in eschatology, prophecy, religion | 6 Comments

Cosmic recoil and cretaceous chickens

By ElShaddai Edwards | Published: April 29, 2008
A couple of headlines from the world of science caught my attention this evening: Huge black hole catapulted through space Black hole exiting its home galaxy spotted for first time A colossal black hole has been spotted exiting its home galaxy, kicked out after a huge cosmic merger took place. [...] When two colliding galaxies finally merge, it [...]
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The 7th day: work and rest in Hebrews 4

By ElShaddai Edwards | Published: April 28, 2008
Last week I was reading a bit in Hebrews and paused for a while over chapter 4, where the author describes our future prize in the context of God’s Sabbath rest: [1] Therefore, while the promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear so that none of you should miss it. [2] For we also [...]
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A few additions to the library

By ElShaddai Edwards | Published: April 24, 2008
As if I didn’t have enough to read and not enough time to do so, I’ve ordered a few more titles to explore: Resounding Truth: Christian Wisdom in the World of Music Jeremy S. Begbie Baker Academic (2007) ISBN: 0801026954 I’d actually seen this book in Baker’s catalog last fall at a theological book fair, but didn’t pursue it. However, [...]
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