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Can AI Govern?
First, I consider it a doctrine of faith in God that AI cannot possibly become self-aware. The problem is that anyone trying to build a self-aware AI would simply lie about the results. Indeed, I am utterly certain that this … Continue reading
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Tagged artificial intelligence, government, oppression, politics
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Pray for the Lord to Build His Church
Let’s think about this so we’ll know how to pray. The imperative of Creation is to reflect God’s glory. Don’t ask who the audience is; that’s missing the point. His glory must shine — period. In the Fall, some other … Continue reading
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Tagged covenant community of faith, Judaizers, kingdom of heaven, New Testament, old testament, otherworldly, radix fidem, tribalism
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Lust for Sex or Control?
When your conscious awareness is heart-led, you will find that a lot of moral truth lies dormant until provoked by the need of the moment. It’s a sense that, if the right question comes along, the Spirit of the Lord … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged ancient hebrew culture, English translations, heart-led, Hebrew language, Hebrew Scripture, men versus women
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Law of Moses — 1 Kings 3
So Solomon takes the throne of Israel and marries the daughter of Pharaoh. He had early set men to work on his capital, building a palace, a city wall, and of course, the Temple. In the meantime, the royal quarters … Continue reading
A Glimpse of Mortal Frailty
Let me clarify something: A prophetic gift doesn’t exclude you from getting stuff wrong. It does make you very careful. This is not a cry for help. I’m explaining what it’s like for me. Different prophets in the Old Testament … Continue reading
Law of Moses — 2 Kings 2:1-35
David knew his time was gone. He held one last audience with his heir, Solomon. The first word of advice was that Solomon should be a better man. David was subtly confessing that he had allowed too many things to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible History, blood guilt, feudalism, King David, King Solomon, Law of Moses
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It’s Called Acedia
The most important thing I can do is set you free to hear and obey the Lord. I was really surprised that a technology security guy addressed a topic so close to my heart. In historical church theology is the … Continue reading
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Tagged Dispensationalism, heart-led, liberal arts education, psychology, sociology, theology, Western Church History
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Dig Up the Clues
The purpose of a church is to create the atmosphere in which faith grows. Notice I say “the” atmosphere. It’s the same thing as saying we pursue shalom. Peace with God has distinct boundaries, referred to as a covenant. The … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, church, church leadership, education, eldercraft, New Testament
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One-Thinger
Ref: Philippians 3:12-14 The time has come. I’m going all in on this. You will get the watch. Whether I go bust or it actually happens, I will report here as honestly as I know how. Over the past few … Continue reading
Law of Moses — 1 Kings 1
This is a long read, but there are important elements of feudalism in how this all happened. And Eastern feudalism is a prerequisite for the Covenant. David had 20 sons; 11 were considered in line for the throne. Amnon was … Continue reading
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Tagged feudal obligations, Law of Moses, old testament history
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