tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442903.post109263688682720840..comments2023-02-20T02:03:44.375+13:00Comments on Notions Incognito: Romans 8:28 and the Great DivideNotions Incognitohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03563317972349417700noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442903.post-1092972210375497282004-08-20T15:23:00.000+12:002004-08-20T15:23:00.000+12:00If you have a look at how I use Romans 8:28 in my ...If you have a look at how I use Romans 8:28 in my dodgy paraphrased version (see my blog), you'll see I ended up taking a somewhat middle-line in the interpretation in order to best fit it in with the rest of the paragraph... thus revealing your divide to be a false dichotomy... ;)Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904922191977808104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442903.post-1092916509554049922004-08-19T23:55:00.000+12:002004-08-19T23:55:00.000+12:00Well I just wanted to say, I have joined the blogg...Well I just wanted to say, I have joined the blogging community and do come over and visit me some time on inthedesert23@blogspot.com<br />You've gotta be a little impressed, by the way, that I've found a different way to say that same thing on all these blogs all in one night.<br />May your days be merry and bright, and the sunshine of sweet elation be upon you. (sorry, my blessings are getting worse) - ktKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01068522009052343860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442903.post-1092803225330765592004-08-18T16:27:00.000+12:002004-08-18T16:27:00.000+12:00OR if you want more posts just talk about relation...OR if you want more posts just talk about relationships/boys/girls... always a winner...<br /><br />Personally, i like your posts, and i still read them, just dont comment much cos i dont feel that my insights are all that smart, heh heh :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13785768054773074895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442903.post-1092798463118374362004-08-18T15:07:00.000+12:002004-08-18T15:07:00.000+12:00[[Alas, I seem to not be getting many comments any...[[Alas, I seem to not be getting many comments anymore. Nevertheless, I post on.]]<br /><br />You're not being controversial enough. If you want comments and debate you need to be provokative. You need less conservative statements and more outrageous challenging of the status quo. ;) Say something that people haven't thought of before, say it in a way that's new to them, make them <I>think</I>. Good interviewers always take up a position that's contrary to the person they are interviewing, they challenge them with statements, assertions and questions that an opponent might give in order to provoke a response and generate discussion. If you want enthusiastic discussion, you need to find something you believe that is just a little bit (or even a lot) different to what the people reading your blog think, and advocate it. Emphasise and exaggerate it and you should get a response. ;)<br /><br />Another useful thing is to present the conclusion first and the evidence second. If you start off with the evidence and work toward the natural conclusion, your conclusion is shown to be rational and people don't feel (as much) that they can disagree with you. ;)Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904922191977808104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442903.post-1092780650848651472004-08-18T10:10:00.000+12:002004-08-18T10:10:00.000+12:00Thanks for your comment Kai. In response to your ...Thanks for your comment Kai. In response to your first point on the sovereignty of God, I suggest you read one of my earlier posts entitled "Sovereignty and control." No doubt you will disagree with my view, but at least it will explain my stand on the issue. <br /><br />You have correctly pointed out that God does indeed guide the steps of the righteous. As a loving Father He guides us in the best direction - although we can still disobey His directions. I agree we should be completely open and surrendered to God (I should post on this topic) and the Holy Spirit within us.<br /><br />Feel free to comment on your view here, I would be keen to hear it.Notions Incognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03563317972349417700noreply@blogger.com