Pulished on August 30, 2007 • Written by neiswonger
Last night I was watching Stevie Ray Vaughn. First live at the Monterrey Jazz Festival in 82, then his triumphant return in 85. The first time, they nearly boo-ed him off the stage. When he came back in 85, he headlined the event to the cheers of adoring thousands. Really the two performances weren’t very […]
Pulished on August 17, 2007 • Written by neiswonger
On Contemplative Spirituality, Reason, and the Pre-trans Fallacy. Part One of Two.
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“It appears that you are operating under the pre-trans fallacy.”
Thanks for the comment, and I can see why you might think so. But I wouldn’t consider this an example of a Pre-Trans Fallacy and I will try to explain why. Your comment is […]
Pulished on August 10, 2007 • Written by neiswonger
On “Faith Alone” in the thought of Phillip Melanchthon
I wouldn’t want you to misunderstand me as to writing that what you said, was well said. It was meant to imply neither agreement nor that your arguments had persuasive force, but that I can appreciate you apart form all of that. Your initial comments were thoughtful, […]
Pulished on August 1, 2007 • Written by neiswonger
To a Friend,
As much as I disagree with much of what Van Til said and wrote, saying that General Revelation, God’s revelation of Himself in creation, is of equal authority with Special Revelation, meaning the Scriptures themselves, seems to be true.
It’s good that you are careful on these distinctions because many under value their necessity, […]