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Draper Bikeway 19
It’s all about the gaps. In this case, we see the first layer of asphalt freshly laid at the northeast corner of the bikeway, near where SE 89th and Stanley Draper Drive meet. This was part of the final drive … Continue reading
Most Government Is Inherently Evil
If we can embrace by faith the doctrine of the Fall, then our hearts can lead our minds to a more realistic philosophical frame of reference. Mankind is broken and cannot be fixed in reference to this world. The only … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged democratic government, divine revelation, feudalism, government, moral justice, old testament, the Fall
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Predestination Is Not Election
The Doctrine of Election isn’t really in the Bible, but Sovereign Grace is. Keep in mind that the Scriptures were written mostly by Hebrew people. God designed their language and culture as the means to reveal Himself to fallen humanity. … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged ancient hebrew, divine election, grace, heart-led, predestination, theological controversies
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What’s Wrong with Augustine?
(This is being cross-posted on both blogs.) A fundamental element in my personal sense of calling is putting the gospel message in reach of everyone. There are plenty of good servants of God who helped me along the way; most … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged heart-led, history, human intellect, philosophy, systematic theology, Western Church History
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Driven by Calling
There’s a very driven man with a YouTube channel who fought with Tesla for quite some time over the right to restore wrecked Tesla cars using salvaged parts. It doesn’t matter that I really believe electric vehicles — using current … Continue reading
Teachings of Jesus — John 14:18-24
Jesus is still talking along the lines of returning home to His Father’s heavenly court to take up His co-regency. The disciples are still expecting a restoration of the literal Davidic Kingdom of Israel. Their blindness here is almost painful. … Continue reading
Fussing about Churchianity
I spent a little time recently reading specifically Christian news sites. Aside from one that holds a Catholic slant, most of them collect stories regarding American evangelical politics. There’s a lot of stuff aimed at pressuring US government entities to … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged church politics, churchianity, Dominionism, mainstream churches, secularism, theological controversies
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Fellowship Is His Glory
The key to shalom is fellowship. During my time serving with the US Army in the Netherlands, I became fully conscious of the power of Christian fellowship that reaches across sectarian boundaries. It was like stumbling into the light and … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged compassion, covenant community of faith, fellowship, tribal society
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Gamma Culture
Before my brother died, he tried at one point to get me to listen to one of his favorite bands, Linkin Park. I agreed those boys had some talent, but I didn’t care for what they were saying. I didn’t … Continue reading
Dig the Bunker
Just so you’ll know ahead of time, it’s unlikely there will be any new insights to share in the near future. That is, I’m quite certain we’ll be granted fresh clarity that more tightly weaves together our understanding of revelation. … Continue reading