Author Archives: ehurst

False Equivalence

Posted on May 27, 2025 by ehurst

Trying to uproot western mythology is like fighting Bermuda grass. Any gardener knows it burrows deep and in all directions. You can scarcely get rid of it once it gets started. It can even pull apart asphalt once it starts … Continue reading →

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What Are We Saving?

Posted on May 24, 2025 by ehurst

Surely you’ve read this before: Then he brought them outside and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” (Acts 16:30-31 NET) It’s … Continue reading →

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Head-games Are Reality

Posted on May 22, 2025 by ehurst

A basic principle of Christian Mysticism: This world is a lie. It is not ultimate reality, but a simulation of sorts. This is a laboratory in which the truth of God’s justice is proved in how people react under certain … Continue reading →

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They Are Not the Reason

Posted on May 20, 2025 by ehurst

One of the things we keep running into in our witness for Scripture is western utilitarian assumptions. This is whence we get the idea of “making the world a better place”. That, plus the subconscious western assumption that this world … Continue reading →

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The Work of the Watchers

Posted on May 17, 2025 by ehurst

Re: Naked Bible Podcast: Interview with Fern and Audrey — I really need to purchase the two novels Heiser published, The Facade and The Portent. They are heavily referenced in this podcast. But more important was how stunned and excited … Continue reading →

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What Is Still Left?

Posted on May 16, 2025 by ehurst

If you can understand the concept of half-intentional sins, then it’s a lot easier to explain something else. Surrendering your life to Christ (AKA “getting saved”) obligates you to the Covenant of Christ, but it does not automatically deliver all … Continue reading →

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Half-intentional Sins

Posted on May 15, 2025 by ehurst

Re: Heiser on Leviticus 5 — The main point Heiser makes for here is that God recognizes fine gradations in judging whether a ritual defilement was intentional or not. In analyzing the Hebrew language of this chapter, there is at … Continue reading →

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Apologies for Substack

Posted on May 14, 2025 by ehurst

I wasn’t aware that Substack was trying to force me into charging for subscriptions to the blog, until someone told me they were hit with a donation page upon trying to visit my Substack. I apologize for that. It took … Continue reading →

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Substack Is Up

Posted on May 14, 2025 by ehurst

Alright, folks — Okie Bikepacker is the address for my new Substack. The emphasis is tourism via bicycle. You’ll see chatter about biking and my experiences cycling across the state and visiting campgrounds and other places cyclists and hikers can … Continue reading →

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Recalibrating after the First

Posted on May 13, 2025 by ehurst

My experience has taught me several lessons. I need to recalibrate how I approach the task. 1. Allergens: Here in the OKC Metro there aren’t that many allergens that affect me. Sleeping in my own home also provides some protection. … Continue reading →

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