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Conditions Not Ripe Yet
When I talk about how the elements of the Garden Temptation and the Fall are so clearly manifested in Western intellectual culture, I’m not giving you a complete analysis of the Fall, nor of Western Civilization. Rather, I am characterizing … Continue reading
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Tagged astrology, Bible History, Covenant of Noah, humanism, Satan, secularism, the Fall, the Flaming Sword, the Flood, Tower of Babel, western civilization
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What To Write About?
Prophetically, I cannot tell you whether Trump will remain in the White House. I sense that God is watching the situation behind the scenes and making up His mind based on choices made by critical players. In the long run, … Continue reading
Posted in prophecy
Tagged communism, economic troubles, globalism, persecution, politics, revolution, transportation, tribulation, war
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Despair Costs Too Much
This is a dry spell. There’s no evidence for the fleshly mind to see. That’s the test. God is hoping you’ll cling to Him and know that He will never abandon you. Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor … Continue reading
Law of Moses — 1 Kings 18
Three and a half years is the ancient symbol of tribulation. God’s choice for how long the drought lasted speaks volumes to anyone of Hebrew heritage. Elijah had survived the famine starting out near his hometown on the Wadi Cherith … Continue reading
Summarizing Our Virtual Church
I was inspired by Jack’s post to review some things unique to Radix Fidem and our virtual church. Keep in mind that Radix Fidem is not part of the Protestant-Catholic-Orthodox continuum. It’s not about religion itself, but a study of … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, Biblical Law, christian mysticism, Christian religion, human reason, otherworldly, radix fidem, the Fall, virtual church, worldliness
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On God’s Terms
I strive after shalom. That’s peace with God; it’s living consistently with His revelation. This world nailed Christ to the Cross; peace with God means enmity with the world. There’s no avoiding that. The Holy Spirit makes me desire peace … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, divine calling, divine revelation, law, mission, shalom, testimony, violence
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Law of Moses — 1 Kings 16:23 – 17:1
We skip over some quick and dirty changes in who reigns over Israel. As noted previously, the Northern Kingdom goes through frequent dynasty changes. Where we pick up is the beginning of the Omride Dynasty. His reign was twelve years. … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged Bible History, Elijah, idolatry, Jericho, Omride Dynasty, sin of Jeroboam
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Western Idolatries 03
God does not dwell in houses made by human hands. He is a spirit being whose existence is rooted in a different dimension. His is the original, the true “reality” and ours is the fallen illusion. You can touch His … Continue reading
Western Idolatries 02
It’s important to go back and examine the ground on which we stand. Divine truth is always contextual — contextual to you and your faith and calling. Ultimate truth cannot be stated in words or ideas; it is Person to … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, Biblical Law, covenant community of faith, covenants, fellowship, government, idolatry, oppression
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Western Idolatries 01
In our studies in the Law of Moses up to this point, we should have absorbed some indications of how God views human activity after the Fall. We cannot go on through life giving credence to Western notions of democratic … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, divine revelation, human reason, Law of Moses, the Fall, war, Western mythology
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