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1.1 §6.4

After having to take the last week off I am now back to comment on Bath’s last section that attempts to answer the question, “Is God knowable?” So far, his answer has been yes but no. No, that is, to … Continue reading

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1.1 §5.4-6.2

In this week’s section I finally get back to understanding Barth…uh, I think. What I have figured out so far is that Barth founds almost every theological thought on the understanding that God is so, so, so ‘other-than.’ He then, … Continue reading

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Does God Have a Body?

I know. That is the dumbest question one could ever ask! Of course God does not have a body! Haven’t you ever read John 4:24 that says, “God is Spirit?” If God is (a) spirit then how does he have … Continue reading

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1.1 §4.2-4.4

This has been the most satisfying week for me as I am reading through Barth ― at least 50% of his material was understandable. (Please hold the applause I am trying to be humble here.) No, really, this week was … Continue reading

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Bath §3.2-4.1

Well, I am finally able to get back to posting on Barth. The important things in my life (read Baby Girl, seminary and my job) had much to demand of me lately. This week’s section had me going yes, yes … Continue reading

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Walk Much? Why you shouldn’t do what we all do!

Why does this not happen more?

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A Proposed Solution of the Matthew/Paul Problem

In a previous post I discussed (one of) the hermeneutical problems that the Gospel of Matthew presents for Christians: Christians must keep the Torah. This, of course, causes problems because the Apostle Paul says precisely the opposite, “You who want … Continue reading

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Problem #2 with Penal Substitutionary Atonement

In my series of posts that have concerned themselves with Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) I have critiqued this theory with having, at least, two crucial flaws. Before I get into the second problem, I would like to make clear that … Continue reading

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Barth: Closing thoughts on chapter 1

Well what now that I have had time to reflect on my first Barth experience I must say I am quite impressed. Although initially I kept wondering to myself if I had not gotten into something that was going relieve … Continue reading

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Why is Hermeneutics so Important?

Because very popular and influential Christian speakers continue to say things that make absolutely no sense. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck then it must be a duck, that is, unless there is a story in … Continue reading

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