Theomatics -Reply -Reply

"ccrabtre" (CCRABTRE@HR.HOUSE.GOV)
Fri, 8 Dec 1995 01:33:39 -0600 (CST)



At 01:03 12/03/1995 -0600, you wrote:
>>>Theomatics is a >study of the words and phrases as found in the
>>>greek and hebrew texts of the >Bible and their numerical value.
>
>How can we expect our theology to be taken seriously when we
>discuss foolishness such as theomatics?  Where the Bible speaks we
>should speak, Where the Bible is silent we should be silent.

Can you tell me who "the God of our Lord Jesus Christ" was? WITHOUT
adding unto the Scripture traditions of men?

>>You have misinterpreted my comments.  I do not wish to debate a side
>ssue such as traditions of men in scripture interpretation,  I am simply
>stating that theomatics is "hogwash" and is dangerously akin to
>numerology.  I again climb on to my soapbox to denounce wreckless
>sensationalism.   Sensationalism will produce crowds and hearty
>offerings but it dilutes our foundations of truth with "modern snake
>oil".CC