Monthly Archives: September 2019

Still Your Elder

Posted on September 30, 2019 by ehurst

So Radix Fidem is an idea, and we hope it generates a movement that changes the way a lot of people view Christian faith. But I remain a virtual elder and pastor, and that ministry keeps the title of “Kiln … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Bear Fruit

Posted on September 29, 2019 by ehurst

Radix Fidem isn’t an organization. It’s an idea, a collection of ideas. It’s not a religion but an approach to religion as an expression of faith. It assumes you should be growing your own religion. But of course, what we … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — John 16:16-33

Posted on September 28, 2019 by ehurst

Once again, Jesus makes a very firm assertion about the Spirit Realm. The whole point here is to heighten their adherence to an otherworldly focus. As long as their minds and motives are locked in this prison existence, they cannot … Continue reading →

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Pictures and Prattle

Posted on September 27, 2019 by ehurst

These images came from recent rides around Draper Lake. This first image is some peculiar “art installation” along the bikeway at SE 119th Street. It didn’t show up well in previous attempts to shoot it because the sun was always … Continue reading →

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A Reminder: Evangelism

Posted on September 25, 2019 by ehurst

As we prepare for the next wave of tribulation, can we summarize our evangelism? We aren’t trying to save this world. And there is nothing we can do about getting people into Heaven. Going to Heaven or not is entirely … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — John 16:1-15

Posted on September 21, 2019 by ehurst

Jesus prepares the disciples for the coming of the Holy Spirit. While He walked in this world as a human, it was His spirit alone. Once He arose into Heaven, it was possible to share His spirit with everyone who … Continue reading →

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Islam as Partisan Blowback

Posted on September 21, 2019 by ehurst

If you are paying attention, you’ll notice that the globalists, under the guise of leftism, are promoting Islam. Not as a religion, though this is alleged by many. Rather, they promote it like a hobby, as if it were the … Continue reading →

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Early Fall Flowers 2019

Posted on September 19, 2019 by ehurst

It’s rare that we have such warm weather this late in the year. With some rainfall, we get the rare exhibition of wild flowers in September. I spotted all of these around Draper Lake. These tiny white puffs are seldom … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Compliance

Posted on September 18, 2019 by ehurst

Under the Covenant of Christ, we don’t stone our covenant members for their grave sins against shalom as was done under the Covenant of Moses. There are several reasons behind this. First is that the Covenant of Moses was meant … Continue reading →

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A Different Standard from the Herd

Posted on September 17, 2019 by ehurst

If you dig into the Law of Moses, you’ll find references to stoning as a primary means of execution for capital sins. There are a dozen instances where it is commanded: Touching Mt. Sinai during the meeting with God (Ex … Continue reading →

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