Monthly Archives: April 2025

Our Mysticism Is Not Like Theirs

Posted on April 23, 2025 by ehurst

I recently reviewed one of the papers Heiser posted on his Naked Bible Podcast site in conjunction with a study in Acts 22 (connected to 2 Corinthians 12): Mysticism [PDF]. Aside from some specific details, it was nothing new to … Continue reading →

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To the Catacombs

Posted on April 21, 2025 by ehurst

Continuing with yesterday’s theme, let’s stay on track. The Lord is working out His policies through His Divine Council. The purpose is wrapped up in the debate over His handling of Lucifer’s case. Some elohim rebelled in rather absolute terms … Continue reading →

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Nothing Else Will Work

Posted on April 20, 2025 by ehurst

I’ve been asked to comment on a couple of things. Christian Mysticism is otherworldly. The source of our motives and decisions are spiritual in nature. We strive to follow Christ in that nothing rooted in humanity sways our course. We … Continue reading →

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The Task Is Clear

Posted on April 18, 2025 by ehurst

It’s time once again for some clarifications. This is not binding on anyone else; it’s just my peculiar notions about some things. I’ve often explained that miracles are wired into Creation itself. There are multiple factors involved in accessing them. … Continue reading →

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Remnant Theology 02

Posted on April 17, 2025 by ehurst

Ref: Heiser refers in one podcast to a document: Remnant Theology in Biblical Prophecy [PDF]. We learn that the term “remnant” has both positive and negative connotations in Hebrew depending on the context. The linked article marches through the history … Continue reading →

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Restoration Theology 01

Posted on April 16, 2025 by ehurst

Ref: Heiser’s 3rd Q&A podcast In the podcast Heiser refers to Restoration Theology in a PDF extracted from the Logos software library that he posted on the website. It’s about 16 pages long, and it is by no means light … Continue reading →

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Hermeneutics of Establishing Priorities

Posted on April 12, 2025 by ehurst

Ref: Heiser’s Bible Podcast on Acts 15 (transcript PDF). Bible translations into English vary some, but we recognize in the Old Testament the term “Chosen” referring to the Nation of Israel. There is no useful distinction between “Chosen” and “Elect”. … Continue reading →

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Confusion Propaganda

Posted on April 11, 2025 by ehurst

You read or hear all these alarming reports of how the economy is at risk, the markets are volatile, and all kinds of bad things are happening. Everyone wants to pose the question of what is in our country’s best … Continue reading →

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On Platonic Assumptions

Posted on April 9, 2025 by ehurst

We’ve been chasing this down since my ministry began decades ago: Western minds are trapped in a collection of assumptions that derived from a distinctly non-biblical worldview. A primary example is the presumption of human intellect to grasp the nature … Continue reading →

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Covenant Blessings

Posted on April 7, 2025 by ehurst

So, just what are these covenant blessings? It’s not so hard; take a look at Deuteronomy 28. As you read, think of it in symbolic terms. Get the big picture. This is grandfathered into the Covenant of Christ. Keep in … Continue reading →

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