Monthly Archives: November 2010

It’s a Crying Shame

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

Ya know what’s sad?  The fact that most of the discussion about the NIV 2011 taking place on blogs is about gender language.  It’s enough to make you wanna avoid the Bible just because of the debates (that was my … Continue reading →

Posted in Language/Translation, Random Thoughts | 17 Comments

The Problem with “Holy Hip Hop”

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

David Murray (I think this is the guy who used my name in the same breath as Barth, right?) asked whether or not “Holy Hip Hop” is holy.  His post evinces a fear of something he knows seemingly little about, … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 12 Comments

An Open Letter to Everyone I Haven’t Spoken to in a While

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

Hey guys (you know who you are), How’s it going?  What have you been up to?  I pray all is well. All the best, Nick

Posted in Miscellaneous | 11 Comments

Much Ado About Nothing?

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

I came across the video in my last post from a post on James White’s blog.  He brought the video up because he claims that Norman Geisler misquoted Matthew 23:37.  Here’s what he said: If you go about two minutes … Continue reading →

Posted in New Testament | 6 Comments

Say What?!!

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

I had this on as I was reading something else and at 1:21 I had to run it back and give it another listen.  Start at 1:19 and see what I mean. B”H

Posted in Humor, Miscellaneous | 8 Comments

It’s Only a Game

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

But it’s not only a game!  It’s a game against the Eagles!  And Eli is continuing to make me have to pray to God to give me the strength not to hate him!  Why on earth would you dive head … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | 3 Comments

Name That Fallacy

Posted on November 20, 2010 by

The note on Romans 8:29 in the Reformation Study Bible says in part: The destiny appointed for believers (conformity to Christ and glorification with Him) flows from divine foreknowledge. Here it is persons, not facts or events, that God is … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Studies | 20 Comments

Quote of the Day

Posted on November 20, 2010 by

Mark Goodacre: The process of scholarly interest in different topics is often accidental and unpredictable.  You simply don’t know what new idea might pop into your head while you are teaching and researching, and I would discourage the tendency to … Continue reading →

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You Know Who Got Bible Production Right?

Posted on November 20, 2010 by

The German Bible Society (and whoever they partner with), that’s who.  I’ve got a number of their Bibles* (as well as Metzger’s Textual Commentary) and every last one of them is beautifully bound.  The covers are durable yet not quite … Continue reading →

Posted in Books (Misc.) | 14 Comments

Adding Ribbons to Your Bible: A Pictorial Guide

Posted on November 20, 2010 by

I just came across this pictorial guide to adding ribbons to your Bible and I had to share it.  I’ve got quite a few Bibles that I’d love to add ribbon markers to and now I have to know-how to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books (Misc.) | 7 Comments