Axiology:According to subjective theories of value, things are valuable only insofar as they are desired; objective theories hold that there are at least some things that are valuable independently of people's interest in or desire for them.
Sophism: Sophists were self proclaimed wise men. There were no higher authority other than themselves.
Sophist idealogy:
* There is no knowable truth, period! There is only sense perception, so leave it there and try to have a good time!
* Cognition is a fantasmagoria, because: 1) There is nothing "beyond" the sense perception of objects; 2) Between the sense perception of objects and the perceived objects as such, stands an irresolvable dichotomy; 3) Since all sense perception of objects is subjective, any attempt to communicate about the perception of perceived objects is a double waste of time.
* There are no higher principles of lawfulness in nature; therefore the method of hypothesis for discovering higher principles in nature is mere wasting time. Hypotheses non fingo, period!
* As higher principles in nature are denied, there are, of course, no higher principles governing society. Natural law is a fantasmagoria. In society, there are only arbitrary—social, political, legal—settings, either tending in the direction of pragmatic "conventions" or, more, towards postulates like, "The strong rule the weak. Representatives: Gorgias, and Protagoras
They loved the victory in debate instead of finding truth.
" http://www.larouchepub.com/other/2003/sci-techs/3035sophism.html
5But if our unrighteousness brings out God's righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.) 6Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world? 7Someone might argue, "If my falsehood enhances God's truthfulness and so increases his glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?" 8Why not say—as we are being slanderously reported as saying and as some claim that we say—"Let us do evil that good may result"? Their condemnation is deserved. Romans 3
Friday, February 26, 2010
Truth vs belief
The existance of God is independent of whether men believe it or not. Likewise, truth is also independent of beliefs or disbeliefs of men. When men are self centered, they will forget their finiteness, and will absolutize themselves. They will not only reject others but also God.
3What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God's faithfulness? 4Not at all! Let God be true, and every man a liar. As it is written:
"So that you may be proved right when you speak
and prevail when you judge." Romans 3
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3What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God's faithfulness? 4Not at all! Let God be true, and every man a liar. As it is written:
"So that you may be proved right when you speak
and prevail when you judge." Romans 3
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Superficial vs genuine
Genuine faith is not superficial, it is manifested from within. It is not religion nor knowledge of religion that matters. A person's action will reveal everything.
27The one who is not circumcised physically and yet obeys the law will condemn you who, even though you have the[c] written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.
28A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. 29No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man's praise is not from men, but from God.
Romans 2
27The one who is not circumcised physically and yet obeys the law will condemn you who, even though you have the[c] written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.
28A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. 29No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man's praise is not from men, but from God.
Romans 2
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The functions of law
1) Knowledge
2) Knowing the will of God
3) Know how to differentiate between Good and evil
17Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and brag about your relationship to God; 18if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; 19if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those who are in the dark, 20an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, because you have in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth— 21you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal? 22You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? 23You who brag about the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law? 24As it is written: "God's name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you. Romans 2
2) Knowing the will of God
3) Know how to differentiate between Good and evil
17Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and brag about your relationship to God; 18if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; 19if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those who are in the dark, 20an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, because you have in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth— 21you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal? 22You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? 23You who brag about the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law? 24As it is written: "God's name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you. Romans 2
Grace vs wage
Grace is not equal to wage.
Grace is given to us freely.
Grace is not given to us because of our good deed.
Grace is not earned, it is given.
When we enjoyed wealth and power and health, do not be proud.
We should thank God for all we have. No one is good enough to deserve these.
Grace is given to us freely.
Grace is not given to us because of our good deed.
Grace is not earned, it is given.
When we enjoyed wealth and power and health, do not be proud.
We should thank God for all we have. No one is good enough to deserve these.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The will of God
There are four levels of the will of God
1) The decree of God in eternity
2) Arrangement and Individual guidance of God. This can found through examining, seeking diligently via praying and reading the words of God.
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
3) The permission of God, Even if they know through bible that this is not the will of God,they will request fervently. They make use of God to achieve they own selfish ends. Under some circumstances God will permit this to happen. After much sufferings as the consequences of their actions, only they realized that they were wrong and started to seek the will of God.
4) God gave them up to do whatever they want.
There are four categories of people according to what level they respond to the will of God.
-"My lost or gain is not important, what is important is God's will'
"God,What they gain in curiosity will lost in their pride."--Augustine
26 Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, you are looking for me, not because you saw miraculous signs but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.John 6:
24and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesian 4: 24
Human beings were created after the image of God with truth,righteousness and holiness. Other traits like eternalness, freedom and creactivities.
"The words of God express the will of God; the power of God accomplish the will of God"
17 If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. 18 He who speaks on his own does so to gain honor for himself, but he who works for the honor of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him. John 7
"Your feet decide your mind"
We should follow truly the will of God, not follow the will of God for our own sake.
Source: Steven Tong: Romans 1:21-24
1) The decree of God in eternity
2) Arrangement and Individual guidance of God. This can found through examining, seeking diligently via praying and reading the words of God.
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
3) The permission of God, Even if they know through bible that this is not the will of God,they will request fervently. They make use of God to achieve they own selfish ends. Under some circumstances God will permit this to happen. After much sufferings as the consequences of their actions, only they realized that they were wrong and started to seek the will of God.
4) God gave them up to do whatever they want.
There are four categories of people according to what level they respond to the will of God.
-"My lost or gain is not important, what is important is God's will'
"God,What they gain in curiosity will lost in their pride."--Augustine
26 Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, you are looking for me, not because you saw miraculous signs but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.John 6:
24and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesian 4: 24
Human beings were created after the image of God with truth,righteousness and holiness. Other traits like eternalness, freedom and creactivities.
"The words of God express the will of God; the power of God accomplish the will of God"
17 If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. 18 He who speaks on his own does so to gain honor for himself, but he who works for the honor of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him. John 7
"Your feet decide your mind"
We should follow truly the will of God, not follow the will of God for our own sake.
Source: Steven Tong: Romans 1:21-24
Monday, February 08, 2010
When men leave God
-They absolutize themselves.
-They become their own gods
-They created a false god.
Created creature will create a created god.
Atheists deny the existence of God so that they are free to do anything.
They do it deliberately to escape the judgment of God.
21For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools 23and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.
24Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. 25They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen. NIV Roman 1
-They become their own gods
-They created a false god.
Created creature will create a created god.
Atheists deny the existence of God so that they are free to do anything.
They do it deliberately to escape the judgment of God.
21For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools 23and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.
24Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. 25They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen. NIV Roman 1
The meaning of life
What is the chief end of man?
Answer: Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever. ---Westminster
Shorter Catechism
KJV 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
KJV Revelation 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created
Answer: Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever. ---Westminster
Shorter Catechism
KJV 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
KJV Revelation 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created
Sunday, February 07, 2010
General Revelation
You know who is your father not because you put him under scientific test. It is because your mother told you so.
The existence of your father is independent of your belief or disbelief.
Likewise the existence of God is not as a result of belief or disbelief of men
It is the exact reason why men believe or disbelieve.
"It is more difficult to disbelieve than to believe" ------Kant
The existence of your father is independent of your belief or disbelief.
Likewise the existence of God is not as a result of belief or disbelief of men
It is the exact reason why men believe or disbelieve.
"It is more difficult to disbelieve than to believe" ------Kant
Common grace and salvation grace
Common grace:
The ability to believe in universally distributed evenly to all human being
We are being created with the ability to believe.
God had created in human the ability to respond to God and he is the only creation with this ability.
Man is what he reacts before God.
19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
20For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Romans 1
Salvation Grace(Faith)
Jesus is the creator and accomplisher of faith.
This kind of faith comes from reading the words of God and prompting of the Holy Spirit.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. John: 3:16
The mankind can be divided into two categories:
In the Adam and in Jesus Christ
The ability to believe in universally distributed evenly to all human being
We are being created with the ability to believe.
God had created in human the ability to respond to God and he is the only creation with this ability.
Man is what he reacts before God.
19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
20For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Romans 1
Salvation Grace(Faith)
Jesus is the creator and accomplisher of faith.
This kind of faith comes from reading the words of God and prompting of the Holy Spirit.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. John: 3:16
The mankind can be divided into two categories:
In the Adam and in Jesus Christ
Methodology of belief
For a normal human being, untouched by the Holy Spirit, tends to use the following
methodology in order to believe:
1) Understanding
2) Seeing
3) Proof
4) Experience
The methodology of God is exactly the opposite of all the above.
1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for.
3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. Hebrew 11
methodology in order to believe:
1) Understanding
2) Seeing
3) Proof
4) Experience
The methodology of God is exactly the opposite of all the above.
1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for.
3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. Hebrew 11
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