Comments for Participatory Bible Study Blog http://www.deepbiblestudy.net Applying the participatory Bible study method to Bible passages. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:29:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Would This Be Bibliolatry? by travis http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/2012/02/would-this-be-bibliolatry/comment-page-1/#comment-199918 travis Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:29:39 +0000 http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/?p=1396#comment-199918 People so often focus on the wrong things! The fact that the student was READING his bible (a must in order to write in it!) should have been something to make the teacher proud. People so often focus on the wrong things! The fact that the student was READING his bible (a must in order to write in it!) should have been something to make the teacher proud.

]]> Comment on It’s right for God to slaughter women and children anytime he pleases by Bob MacDonald http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/2012/02/its-right-for-god-to-slaughter-women-and-children-anytime-he-pleases/comment-page-1/#comment-199876 Bob MacDonald Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:51:11 +0000 http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/?p=1386#comment-199876 The problem is with the approach to these texts. I recently heard a convincing argument that the slaughter of the Caananites is myth <i>in every sense of the word</i>. [I.e. it didn't happen, yet it has its uses as part of the historical record for the sake of those who must learn from it.] Bill Morrow from Queen's University made the presentation. First it's important to note that the slaughter of the Caananites was not swift and complete as portrayed in Joshua. (There are texts that indicate that the 'conquest' was gradual not immediate.) Then he applied principles of post-colonial theory to show the need to create such a myth for some purpose I forget. But the theory seemed to me to apply quite well. I don't know if his presentation is online - but I suspect there will be a book at some point. That doesn't mean that the texts in question do not have possible applications. Sorry I can't be more specific in such a short comment. The psalms and the prophets prohibit us from taking violence into our own hands, individually or together. So how can the violence we do to each other (and Christianity is replete with examples) be used by God to teach us not to do the same? We are slow learners. The NT confirms that our <i>will to power</i> is contrary to the Gospel (the NT or OT Gospel). That NT teachers argue over interpretation is yet another example of non-Gospel behaviour. That's why I no longer read these folks. I read their predecessors and have to agree to disagree on some things without I hope being too disagreeable. The problem is with the approach to these texts. I recently heard a convincing argument that the slaughter of the Caananites is myth in every sense of the word. [I.e. it didn't happen, yet it has its uses as part of the historical record for the sake of those who must learn from it.] Bill Morrow from Queen’s University made the presentation. First it’s important to note that the slaughter of the Caananites was not swift and complete as portrayed in Joshua. (There are texts that indicate that the ‘conquest’ was gradual not immediate.) Then he applied principles of post-colonial theory to show the need to create such a myth for some purpose I forget. But the theory seemed to me to apply quite well. I don’t know if his presentation is online – but I suspect there will be a book at some point. That doesn’t mean that the texts in question do not have possible applications. Sorry I can’t be more specific in such a short comment.

The psalms and the prophets prohibit us from taking violence into our own hands, individually or together. So how can the violence we do to each other (and Christianity is replete with examples) be used by God to teach us not to do the same? We are slow learners. The NT confirms that our will to power is contrary to the Gospel (the NT or OT Gospel).

That NT teachers argue over interpretation is yet another example of non-Gospel behaviour. That’s why I no longer read these folks. I read their predecessors and have to agree to disagree on some things without I hope being too disagreeable.

]]> Comment on Biblical vs. Unbiblical by study mode http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/2012/02/biblical-vs-unbiblical/comment-page-1/#comment-199873 study mode Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:56:19 +0000 http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/?p=1380#comment-199873 Another way to use the word "biblical" is in reference to some thing/event of epic proportions. When people, especially not of the faith, use the word biblical, it usually means something monumental. This to me shows that there is still a positive connotation for the word, and a sort of casual reverence of it. Very interesting post! Another way to use the word “biblical” is in reference to some thing/event of epic proportions. When people, especially not of the faith, use the word biblical, it usually means something monumental. This to me shows that there is still a positive connotation for the word, and a sort of casual reverence of it. Very interesting post!

]]> Comment on Biblical vs. Unbiblical by Both “Biblical” and Weak in Faith? « Exploring Our Matrix http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/2012/02/biblical-vs-unbiblical/comment-page-1/#comment-199872 Both “Biblical” and Weak in Faith? « Exploring Our Matrix Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:50:46 +0000 http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/?p=1380#comment-199872 [...] are those who adamantly insisted on the importance of observing the details of the Bible – or as some would put it today, they emphasized the need to be “Biblical.”In contrast, Paul characterizes as strong those who felt able to view all foods and all days equally [...] [...] are those who adamantly insisted on the importance of observing the details of the Bible – or as some would put it today, they emphasized the need to be “Biblical.”In contrast, Paul characterizes as strong those who felt able to view all foods and all days equally [...]

]]> Comment on The Trials of Mike Licona by Defining Biblical Inerrancy http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/2011/12/the-trials-of-mike-licona/comment-page-1/#comment-199841 Defining Biblical Inerrancy Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:40:04 +0000 http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/?p=1335#comment-199841 [...] Jacob Allee writes a post in the context of the controversy over Mike Licona. Norman Geisler, amongst others, has accused Licona of denying biblical inerrancy for suggesting that the raising of the saints in Matthew might be apocalyptic language and not literally true. (I write about this and provide some links here.) [...] [...] Jacob Allee writes a post in the context of the controversy over Mike Licona. Norman Geisler, amongst others, has accused Licona of denying biblical inerrancy for suggesting that the raising of the saints in Matthew might be apocalyptic language and not literally true. (I write about this and provide some links here.) [...]

]]> Comment on Ken Schenck on Women in Ministry by Khan http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/2012/01/ken-schenck-on-women-in-ministry/comment-page-1/#comment-199766 Khan Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:08:31 +0000 http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/?p=1365#comment-199766 Women in the ministry is necessary for the gospel to be spread , the world is in need of ministers from different backgrounds And genders Women in the ministry is necessary for the gospel to be spread , the world is in need of ministers from different backgrounds And genders

]]> Comment on Connecting the Scriptural Dots – From Then to Then … to Now by Ken Schenck on Women in Ministry | Participatory Bible Study Blog http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/2012/01/connecting-the-scriptural-dots-from-then-to-then-to-now/comment-page-1/#comment-199763 Ken Schenck on Women in Ministry | Participatory Bible Study Blog Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:00:29 +0000 http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/?p=1358#comment-199763 [...] supporting complete equality in ministry, and he even uses the t-word — trajectory, as I did in my previous post. The arguments are related to those used by Kubo, but Schenck goes into some detail on the specific [...] [...] supporting complete equality in ministry, and he even uses the t-word — trajectory, as I did in my previous post. The arguments are related to those used by Kubo, but Schenck goes into some detail on the specific [...]

]]> Comment on Study the Bible – Nutshell Version by Connecting the Scriptural Dots – From Then to Then … to Now | Participatory Bible Study Blog http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/2012/01/study-the-bible-nutshell-version/comment-page-1/#comment-199754 Connecting the Scriptural Dots – From Then to Then … to Now | Participatory Bible Study Blog Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:39 +0000 http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/?p=1349#comment-199754 [...] principles, and then applying those principles to a modern situation. This is similar to the nutshell process illustrated given by Michael Patton on his [...] [...] principles, and then applying those principles to a modern situation. This is similar to the nutshell process illustrated given by Michael Patton on his [...]

]]> Comment on Scripture Reading by Scripture Reading | Iredeem.org a Gulf Coast Pensacola Church Ministry http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/2011/12/scripture-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-199731 Scripture Reading | Iredeem.org a Gulf Coast Pensacola Church Ministry Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:00:24 +0000 http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/?p=1338#comment-199731 [...] Scripture Reading [...] [...] Scripture Reading [...]

]]> Comment on Inerrancy is to Evangelicalism as Inspiration is to Christianity (or Not) by my facebook wall backup « how are some more certain of everything than ……. i am of anything?…. http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/2011/12/inerrancy-is-to-evangelicalism-as-inspiration-is-to-christianity-or-not/comment-page-1/#comment-198030 my facebook wall backup « how are some more certain of everything than ……. i am of anything?…. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:54:08 +0000 http://www.deepbiblestudy.net/?p=1343#comment-198030 [...] [...] [...] [...]

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