Comments for TilledSoil.org http://www.tilledsoil.org Equipping Christians & cultivating minds for the Gospel Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:48:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on Book Review: Hidden Treasures in the Book of Job by Dr. Hugh Ross by SteveW http://www.tilledsoil.org/2012/02/15/book-review-hidden-treasures-in-the-book-of-job-by-dr-hugh-ross/comment-page-1/#comment-137 SteveW Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:48:08 +0000 http://www.tilledsoil.org/?p=351#comment-137 Thanks James! I agree on looking at more than Genesis 1&2. That is something I've really appreciated about Hugh as long as I've been listening to him or reading his material. So many can't seem to think outside focusing right in on just that bit of Genesis. My biggest complaint has always been (and it seems softened in this book), the way points are sometimes put forth, such as, "The Bible clearly teaches X right here..." when it isn't so clear. I guess most of the ministries that focus on various positions are guilty of that (as, probably, am I). I guess we always want to put our best foot forward, but it always puts me off, so I try to pay attention to that. That said, I do think RtB tends to do a pretty good job of hearing other views and critiques of their own and responding to them in a respectful way. I wish everyone would do that. Thanks James! I agree on looking at more than Genesis 1&2. That is something I’ve really appreciated about Hugh as long as I’ve been listening to him or reading his material. So many can’t seem to think outside focusing right in on just that bit of Genesis.

My biggest complaint has always been (and it seems softened in this book), the way points are sometimes put forth, such as, “The Bible clearly teaches X right here…” when it isn’t so clear. I guess most of the ministries that focus on various positions are guilty of that (as, probably, am I). I guess we always want to put our best foot forward, but it always puts me off, so I try to pay attention to that.

That said, I do think RtB tends to do a pretty good job of hearing other views and critiques of their own and responding to them in a respectful way. I wish everyone would do that.

]]> Comment on Book Review: Hidden Treasures in the Book of Job by Dr. Hugh Ross by James Matichuk http://www.tilledsoil.org/2012/02/15/book-review-hidden-treasures-in-the-book-of-job-by-dr-hugh-ross/comment-page-1/#comment-136 James Matichuk Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:03:38 +0000 http://www.tilledsoil.org/?p=351#comment-136 Nice review Steve! It's been years since I read any Hugh Ross. It is great to see a move towards considering Creation in the rest of the OT without a single focus on Gen 1-2. I have a feeling I would disagree with him on several points but am glad to see him wrestle with the text and see what treasures lie there. Nice review Steve! It’s been years since I read any Hugh Ross. It is great to see a move towards considering Creation in the rest of the OT without a single focus on Gen 1-2. I have a feeling I would disagree with him on several points but am glad to see him wrestle with the text and see what treasures lie there.

]]> Comment on The Problem of Evil: Whose problem is it? Is it a problem? by Madeleine http://www.tilledsoil.org/2011/09/10/the-problem-of-evil-whos-problem-is-it-is-it-a-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-125 Madeleine Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:20:13 +0000 http://www.tilledsoil.org/?p=288#comment-125 You have presented an interesting perspective. Thanks for taking the time to write. You have presented an interesting perspective. Thanks for taking the time to write.

]]> Comment on The Problem of Evil: Whose problem is it? Is it a problem? by Divine Commands Post 9/11 http://www.tilledsoil.org/2011/09/10/the-problem-of-evil-whos-problem-is-it-is-it-a-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-124 Divine Commands Post 9/11 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:29:43 +0000 http://www.tilledsoil.org/?p=288#comment-124 [...] “The Problem of Evil:  Whose problem is it?  Is it a problem?” (Tilled Soil) “The Need for Moral Choices and Consequences”(Possible Worlds) “Ground Zero:  Why truth matters in preventing another 9/11-style attack”  (Wintery Knight) “9/11 Memorial: Christianity Gives Authentic Hope In The Face Of Suffering” (Bringing Back the Tao) Remembering 9-11:  Which revelation is true?  The need for evaluating religious claims” (Ratio Christi – Ohio State University) “If God, Why Evil?” (In Defense of the Christian Faith) “Unsung Lessons from 9/11:  ‘Moral Monsters’ & Fear of Death” (Clay Jones) “9/11 and Religious Pluralism” (Another Ascending Lark) “The Tiptoes of Tolerance” (Valley Girl Apologist) “9-11″ (Deeper Waters) “Do all roads (and flights) lead to God?” (Sarcastic Xtian) “On September 11, 2001, harmless things became fearful” (J.W. Wartick – “Always Have a Reason”) “Remembering 9/11:  A Young Californian’s Perspective” (Take Two Blog) “The Two Ground Zeros” (Reasons for God) “Suffering and the Cross of Christ” (Hieropraxis) “America after 9 11:  Is Religion Evil?” (Apologetics Guy) “Resources on the Problem of Evil” (Apologetics 315) “Atheism, Evil, and Ultimate Justice” (Faithful Thinkers) “9/11: ‘Full Cognitive Meltdown” and its Fallout” (Thinking Christian) “Where was God on 9/11?” (Cold and Lonely Truth) “The Three Faces of Evil and A Christian Response” (The Real Issue) “Christianity and 9/11:  Guilt by Association?” (The POINT) “Did God Allow the Attacks on 9/11 for a ‘Greater Good?’” (The Gospel According to Erik) “Where was God on 9-11?” (Neil Mammen’s Blog) “From Ground Zero to Ten Years Later–September 11, 2001″ (Sententia) “9-11 Remembered” (Answering Muslims) “On the anniversary of the attacks of 9/11″ (Mirror of Justice)  [...] [...] “The Problem of Evil:  Whose problem is it?  Is it a problem?” (Tilled Soil) “The Need for Moral Choices and Consequences”(Possible Worlds) “Ground Zero:  Why truth matters in preventing another 9/11-style attack”  (Wintery Knight) “9/11 Memorial: Christianity Gives Authentic Hope In The Face Of Suffering” (Bringing Back the Tao) Remembering 9-11:  Which revelation is true?  The need for evaluating religious claims” (Ratio Christi – Ohio State University) “If God, Why Evil?” (In Defense of the Christian Faith) “Unsung Lessons from 9/11:  ‘Moral Monsters’ & Fear of Death” (Clay Jones) “9/11 and Religious Pluralism” (Another Ascending Lark) “The Tiptoes of Tolerance” (Valley Girl Apologist) “9-11″ (Deeper Waters) “Do all roads (and flights) lead to God?” (Sarcastic Xtian) “On September 11, 2001, harmless things became fearful” (J.W. Wartick – “Always Have a Reason”) “Remembering 9/11:  A Young Californian’s Perspective” (Take Two Blog) “The Two Ground Zeros” (Reasons for God) “Suffering and the Cross of Christ” (Hieropraxis) “America after 9 11:  Is Religion Evil?” (Apologetics Guy) “Resources on the Problem of Evil” (Apologetics 315) “Atheism, Evil, and Ultimate Justice” (Faithful Thinkers) “9/11: ‘Full Cognitive Meltdown” and its Fallout” (Thinking Christian) “Where was God on 9/11?” (Cold and Lonely Truth) “The Three Faces of Evil and A Christian Response” (The Real Issue) “Christianity and 9/11:  Guilt by Association?” (The POINT) “Did God Allow the Attacks on 9/11 for a ‘Greater Good?’” (The Gospel According to Erik) “Where was God on 9-11?” (Neil Mammen’s Blog) “From Ground Zero to Ten Years Later–September 11, 2001″ (Sententia) “9-11 Remembered” (Answering Muslims) “On the anniversary of the attacks of 9/11″ (Mirror of Justice)  [...]

]]> Comment on The Problem of Evil: Whose problem is it? Is it a problem? by Divine Commands Post 9/11 | MandM http://www.tilledsoil.org/2011/09/10/the-problem-of-evil-whos-problem-is-it-is-it-a-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Divine Commands Post 9/11 | MandM Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:45:23 +0000 http://www.tilledsoil.org/?p=288#comment-123 [...] 9/11-style attack Possible Worlds: The Need for Moral Choices and Consequences Tilled Soil: The Problem of Evil: Who’s problem is it? Is it a problem? Bringing Back the Tao: 9/11 Memorial: Christianity Gives Authentic Hope In The Face Of Suffering [...] [...] 9/11-style attack Possible Worlds: The Need for Moral Choices and Consequences Tilled Soil: The Problem of Evil: Who’s problem is it? Is it a problem? Bringing Back the Tao: 9/11 Memorial: Christianity Gives Authentic Hope In The Face Of Suffering [...]

]]> Comment on The Problem of Evil: Whose problem is it? Is it a problem? by Christian Responses to 9/11 | Hope's Reason http://www.tilledsoil.org/2011/09/10/the-problem-of-evil-whos-problem-is-it-is-it-a-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Christian Responses to 9/11 | Hope's Reason Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:47:40 +0000 http://www.tilledsoil.org/?p=288#comment-122 [...] Tilled Soil: The Problem of Evil: Who’s problem is it? Is it a problem? [...] [...] Tilled Soil: The Problem of Evil: Who’s problem is it? Is it a problem? [...]

]]> Comment on Osama, Islam, and role of Christian apologetics by SteveW http://www.tilledsoil.org/2011/06/15/osama-islam-and-role-of-christian-apologetics/comment-page-1/#comment-90 SteveW Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:41:52 +0000 http://www.tilledsoil.org/?p=263#comment-90 2 Cor 10:5 "We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ" Michael, it isn't only radical Islam which is a problem to this world. Since Islam ultimately teaches a lie (note, I'm not saying that EVERYTHING it teaches is necessarily false), of course it is our Christian duty to 'stop' it. I'm not speaking, of course, about some kind of forceful stopping, or even of any kind of removal of freedom of speech, etc. I'm simply talking about Christians winning the hearts and minds of everyone, and in this case, especially Muslims. Doing so would effectively stop Islam. re: transformation - What are you suggesting we transform them to, if not Christianity? If you transform them to Christianity, you are stopping Islam. If you aren't transforming them to Christianity, you aren't loving them. 2 Cor 10:5 “We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ”

Michael, it isn’t only radical Islam which is a problem to this world. Since Islam ultimately teaches a lie (note, I’m not saying that EVERYTHING it teaches is necessarily false), of course it is our Christian duty to ‘stop’ it. I’m not speaking, of course, about some kind of forceful stopping, or even of any kind of removal of freedom of speech, etc. I’m simply talking about Christians winning the hearts and minds of everyone, and in this case, especially Muslims. Doing so would effectively stop Islam.

re: transformation – What are you suggesting we transform them to, if not Christianity? If you transform them to Christianity, you are stopping Islam. If you aren’t transforming them to Christianity, you aren’t loving them.

]]> Comment on Osama, Islam, and role of Christian apologetics by Michael D. http://www.tilledsoil.org/2011/06/15/osama-islam-and-role-of-christian-apologetics/comment-page-1/#comment-89 Michael D. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:33:06 +0000 http://www.tilledsoil.org/?p=263#comment-89 Since when is the goal to "stop" non-militaristic Islam? Such an approach to our religious neighbors will only intensify the more radical approaches, on both sides of Christianity and Islam. Instead of being stuffy, churchy anti-cultural prigs that push their nose up at anybody and everybody that doesn't approve of our ideals and religious underpinnings, why don't we encourage love and acceptance of others no matter faith divides? Novel concept, huh? Maybe just maybe then transformation via counter-cultural measures can infuse not just Islam but all religions. After all, the gospel is cosmic in scope and thus influences all spheres of thinking. Stopping or defeating the other faiths does not lend a hand toward sensitive and skillful transformation. That's a pretty narrow and basic understanding of what Scripture is about, sir. Since when is the goal to “stop” non-militaristic Islam? Such an approach to our religious neighbors will only intensify the more radical approaches, on both sides of Christianity and Islam. Instead of being stuffy, churchy anti-cultural prigs that push their nose up at anybody and everybody that doesn’t approve of our ideals and religious underpinnings, why don’t we encourage love and acceptance of others no matter faith divides? Novel concept, huh? Maybe just maybe then transformation via counter-cultural measures can infuse not just Islam but all religions.

After all, the gospel is cosmic in scope and thus influences all spheres of thinking. Stopping or defeating the other faiths does not lend a hand toward sensitive and skillful transformation. That’s a pretty narrow and basic understanding of what Scripture is about, sir.

]]> Comment on Apologetics Canada Conference recap by SteveW http://www.tilledsoil.org/2011/03/08/apologetics-canada-conference-recap/comment-page-1/#comment-87 SteveW Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:58:39 +0000 http://www.tilledsoil.org/?p=212#comment-87 Thank you for helping bring it here! Yes, next year will be great. Thank you for helping bring it here! Yes, next year will be great.

]]> Comment on Apologetics Canada Conference recap by Harry Edwards http://www.tilledsoil.org/2011/03/08/apologetics-canada-conference-recap/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Harry Edwards Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:21:01 +0000 http://www.tilledsoil.org/?p=212#comment-86 Thanks Steve for a great report on the conference. We really felt the great hospitality from the folk there and it was a blast. Can't wait to see you all next year. Thanks Steve for a great report on the conference. We really felt the great hospitality from the folk there and it was a blast. Can’t wait to see you all next year.

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