For the last 2 post we have been talking about the first 6 reasons on why I love stock market investing. I am sharing these reasons so that you will learn to love it too. I believe that the stock market is the greatest wealth generating machine man has ever invented and with the advent of the internet and globalization, the great playing field of wealth building has been somewhat equalized. But its more than a wealth building machine as you have already read. The stock market offers more than generating wealth. Now we continue with the last four reasons. 7.) Investing in the stock market the proper way is more stress free and gives you more free time than most day jobs. When you hear the phrase “stock market investing” what comes to your mind? Well for most people, they picture geeky people staring on computer screens like zombies all day, trying to plot graphs and charts and it seems that they never get off the phone. The only channel they get to watch is either Bloomberg or … [Read more...]
My take on Infralapsarianism, Sublapsarianism, or Supralapsarianism
Among the theological topics I am interested in, soteriological issues pique my interest. As a theologian who holds to Calvinistic soteriology, I get to be asked a lot of questions on Calvinism. In this post we will tackle a somewhat technical question related to Calvinism, Infralapsarianism, Sublapsarianism, or Supralapsarianism. My response is stated below after the question. Question: First off, I want to affirm that I believe in God's Sovereignty. I have no problem with that. And yes, God could save everyone and yes, he's not oblige to. But you and I know that Universalism is not taught in the Bible. When you said he chose to save some, when did that chosing occur? Before or after the Fall? Which sysretem do you follow? Infralapsarianism, Sublapsarianism, or Supralapsarianism? When you said He "leave others to the consequences of their sin," you mean damned others to go to Hell even before they were born, right? Let me address the issue you brought up in your second to … [Read more...]
Response to KJV onlyist arguments on 2 Timothy 2:15 and issues on copy right of modern translations
KJV Onlyists often spins out memes and various short posters to spread their disinformation, conspiracy theories, half truths and lies in the internet more particularly in social media and being an active internet user I often come across them. The particular text in dispute here is 2 Timothy 2:15 wherein it is alleged that the NIV "Fails to teach how to get God’s approval" The guy who posted the meme then made a side comment that Modern translations “ . . .. made a change only for the sake of changing things to get their copyrights, make money, and to undermine the Christian's faith in an inerrant Bible.” Here's the meme and below is my counter argument to the issues. The Greek in dispute is the word “σπουδάζω spoudazō” Greek dictionaries and lexicons give their meanings as follows: The Key dictionary of Greek NT gives the meaning as: from 4710; to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest: — do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, … [Read more...]
Did the NIV corrupt their translation to favor homosexuality ?
KJV onlyists often make outlandish claims against modern translations. I often encounter this in my numerous engagement with KJV Onlyists in social media. This time the text in dispute is 2 Kings 9:31. However the issue is not limited to just a mere translation of the text. This time KJV Onlyists accuse the NIV translation committee of being more committed "to gender equality" and that such commitment "exceeds their commitment to accurate translation" Here is their argument: 2 Samuel 3:29 – David Curses His Own Family Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father's house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth on the sword, or that lacketh bread. (KJV, Harkavy, JPS Tanach) Let it fall on the head of Yo’av and all his father’s family. May Yo’av’s family always have someone with a hemorrhage or tzara‘at, or who has to walk with a cane, or who dies by the sword or who … [Read more...]
Response to KJV onlyist arguments on 2 Kings 9:31
KJV onlyists often make outlandish claims against modern translations. I often encounter this in my numerous engagement with KJV Onlyists in social media. This time the text in dispute is 2 Kings 9:31. 2 Kings 9:31 – Jezebel Readies for Her Close-Up And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window. (2 Kings 9:30) And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master? (KJV) And as Iehu entred at the gate, she sayd: Had Zimri peace, which slue his maister (Bishop’s) And as Jehu entered the gate, she said, “Is it peace, you Zimri, murderer of your master?” (ESV) As Jehu entered the gate, she asked, "Have you come in peace, you Zimri, you murderer of your master?" (NIV) As Jehu came through the gate, she called out, "You Zimri! You assassin! Why are you here?" (GNT) After Jehu had dispatched King Jehoram of Israel and King Ahaziah of Judah, he came to finish off … [Read more...]
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