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Boomer Crash Coming
In some ways, we could say that Boomer culture is the apex of Western Civilization. The generations following will watch the West die. There’s lots of room to research, consider and even debate how Boomer culture was provoked by previous … Continue reading
Posted in social sciences
Tagged american churches, entertainment, social sciences, Zionism
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Contemplation: Community Lifespan
One of the most frustrating elements of a virtual faith community is how fragile it is. Had we all met face-to-face at some point in our aggregate journey, it would be different. Throughout my life I’ve had good close fellowships … Continue reading
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Tagged covenant community of faith, faith, internet, radix fidem, teaching
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Law of Moses — Ezra 1
So we left off with the King of Judah being subject to Pharaoh. Josiah’s heir took the throne in 609 BC and lasted three months as an evil king before Pharaoh deported him to Egypt. Instead, a younger brother was … Continue reading
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Tagged babylonian empire, Bible History, old testament history, Persian Empire
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The Lonely Place
I’ve always belonged to a different world. I didn’t always know it consciously, but some part of me never doubted it. There’s been a long spell here when external events haven’t provoked me to point out some critical difference between … Continue reading
Posted in religion
Tagged faith, God's glory, social isolation, trusting in god
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Imagine: Angelic Beings
For reference: I have no substantial dispute with this page from the Christian Thinktank. It covers a lot of ground (it’s encyclopedic in length), but in passing takes a look at the images of angelic beings who were depicted in … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged ANE, angels, celestial beings, Hebrew Scripture, old testament history
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Law of Moses — 2 Kings 23:1-30
Upon hearing from his servants on their errand to the prophetess Huldah that the Book of the Law was genuine, and the promises God made, Josiah immediately set about conforming his kingdom to the written word. He called a meeting … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged ANE, Bible History, idolatry, Kings of Judah, Law of Moses, old testament history
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Go Find It
The Old Testament presents a very long view of covenant community. It goes beyond human dreams of civilizations and empires, or even global dominance. It stands on transcendent reality; it doesn’t depend on humans at all. Rather, it is an … Continue reading
Posted in personal
Tagged covenant community of faith, divine revelation, faith, leadership, shalom, shepherd role
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Things Take Care of Themselves
This is tribulation. Things are going to come apart. That’s how it works; the Lord is testing His people. But He’s testing a lot of other things, as well, so there’s going to be a lot of breakage. We all … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged Biblical Law, faith, tribulation
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Depart from It
In the current context, the greater our separation from the world, the better. Our world is incapable of turning. It is utterly impossible to promote genuine righteousness in America today. The society as a whole cannot recognize it. This is … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, church, covenant community of faith, worldliness
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