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NT Doctrine — 1 John 3

Posted on February 15, 2025 by ehurst

John refers to his readers as the progeny of God, His beloved brood. The world at large is the brood of Satan, so it recognizes neither our Father nor us. While we are His children already, the fullness of what … Continue reading →

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Give It a Shot

Posted on February 11, 2025 by ehurst

This is just my personal expectations… I’m convinced Trump and Netanyahu will not stop until they have evacuated all the Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank. From what I’ve read so far, they are putting a very hard squeeze … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — 1 John 2

Posted on February 8, 2025 by ehurst

The unifying factor in the various cults plaguing John’s ministry in Ephesus — Gnostics, Nicolaitans, and followers of Cerinthus — was immoral living. Each had their own excuse, but it was transparent to any follower of Christ that these former … Continue reading →

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Jehovah Jireh

Posted on February 7, 2025 by ehurst

I’m praying that you are ready; I want you to handle tribulation with aplomb. Think about it. You remember the shortages in connection with the COVID restrictions? That was intentional; certain bigshots admitted that they were trying to destroy the … Continue reading →

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Reprise: Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage

Posted on February 6, 2025 by ehurst

Coming back to our parish examination of what constitutes “law” for those under the Covenant of Christ in general, and Kiln of the Soul parish in particular, we should address the issue of divorce and remarriage. The first thing to … Continue reading →

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God Is Tired

Posted on February 5, 2025 by ehurst

The headlines are blaring this morning: Trump will send American troops to Gaza and cleanse the land of Palestinians! That’s not exactly what Trump said, of course, but it does reflect the shocking words and actions of our President. The … Continue reading →

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Stay Out of the Way

Posted on February 4, 2025 by ehurst

If you were a political activist type, I could recommend this article to make your blood boil. It’s loaded with claims of injustice under the US Constitution. By no means would I dispute the account. I’ve had my own run-ins … Continue reading →

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We Testify of His Glory

Posted on February 3, 2025 by ehurst

For me, it’s not enough to say simply that tribulation is coming. In order for me to effectively testify of Christ and His Covenant, I will need to discern whatever I can about how things will happen. To the degree … Continue reading →

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I Will Testify

Posted on February 2, 2025 by ehurst

There’s nothing special about me. Any one of you could have ended up in my place. I could easily have ended up dead long ago. I didn’t choose this role; I had other plans. It was thrust upon me. My … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — 1 John 1

Posted on February 1, 2025 by ehurst

What made John unique among the apostles is that Jesus caught him rather early in his life, probably just a teenager. There was a very strong personal bond between as they were first cousins, and Jesus acted as if John … Continue reading →

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