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Monthly Archives: November 2020
Don’t Hesitate to Slice
It’s a very old truth, cited in ancient sources: Evil will call your bluff and try to wear down the righteous. Righteous men seek to be merciful, and evil seeks to exploit this. There is a very real difference between … Continue reading
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Tagged ahab and jezebel, Bible History, divine justice, Elijah, Elisha, faith, feudalism, idolatry, Joshua, King David, moral dominion, sin, the Flaming Sword, The sovereignty of God
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Law of Moses — 1 Kings 19
Sometimes we need to remind ourselves to think like an ancient Hebrew in order to get a better picture of what the text of the Bible is telling us. For example, it’s not necessary to envision Moses directly on the … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged Elijah, Elisha, faith in God, feminism, feudalism, idolatry, Mount Sinai, prophecy
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The Native Fruit is Rotten
I can recall a house where I once lived. Out back was a lovely apple tree. The fruit was quite tasty and I did all I could to protect that tree and keep it healthy. However, after a few years, … Continue reading
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Shedding False Guilt
It’s important to understand biblical anthropology. What does Scripture say or assume about human nature? We are souls. That’s a complex that can be broken down somewhat, but Scripture (and ANE culture) seems to assume that it’s mostly a matter … Continue reading
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Tagged convictions, fleshly nature, God's wrath, heart-led, temptation, the Cross, the Fall
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Conditions Not Ripe Yet
When I talk about how the elements of the Garden Temptation and the Fall are so clearly manifested in Western intellectual culture, I’m not giving you a complete analysis of the Fall, nor of Western Civilization. Rather, I am characterizing … Continue reading
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Tagged astrology, Bible History, Covenant of Noah, humanism, Satan, secularism, the Fall, the Flaming Sword, the Flood, Tower of Babel, western civilization
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What To Write About?
Prophetically, I cannot tell you whether Trump will remain in the White House. I sense that God is watching the situation behind the scenes and making up His mind based on choices made by critical players. In the long run, … Continue reading
Posted in prophecy
Tagged communism, economic troubles, globalism, persecution, politics, revolution, transportation, tribulation, war
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Despair Costs Too Much
This is a dry spell. There’s no evidence for the fleshly mind to see. That’s the test. God is hoping you’ll cling to Him and know that He will never abandon you. Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor … Continue reading
Law of Moses — 1 Kings 18
Three and a half years is the ancient symbol of tribulation. God’s choice for how long the drought lasted speaks volumes to anyone of Hebrew heritage. Elijah had survived the famine starting out near his hometown on the Wadi Cherith … Continue reading
Summarizing Our Virtual Church
I was inspired by Jack’s post to review some things unique to Radix Fidem and our virtual church. Keep in mind that Radix Fidem is not part of the Protestant-Catholic-Orthodox continuum. It’s not about religion itself, but a study of … Continue reading
Posted in religion
Tagged bible, Biblical Law, christian mysticism, Christian religion, human reason, otherworldly, radix fidem, the Fall, virtual church, worldliness
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On God’s Terms
I strive after shalom. That’s peace with God; it’s living consistently with His revelation. This world nailed Christ to the Cross; peace with God means enmity with the world. There’s no avoiding that. The Holy Spirit makes me desire peace … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, divine calling, divine revelation, law, mission, shalom, testimony, violence
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