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NT Doctrine — 1 Timothy 5

The basic theme here is not obvious to western Christians. The first generation of churches were expected to act like synagogues. A primary feature of synagogues was to implement and enforce the Hebrew customs for extended family households; the people … Continue reading

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It’s Not the Same

I’m willing to bet most of you have never heard of The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey. It’s presented as a fiction novel about eco-activists using unconventional means to save the environment. It was published while I was in … Continue reading

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Bits and Pieces 36

Some interesting events this week. 1. Brandon Smith analyzes the NATO attack on Russia’s advanced warning radar. Ukraine could not do this alone, and probably would not bother on their own. The result is that, either NATO plans to pull … Continue reading

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Waiting on His Good Pleasure

Let’s get real about this: The US has been at war with Russia for several years, but it’s been a proxy war so far. At this point, it seems almost inevitable that the US will provoke Russia to the point … Continue reading

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Conviction versus Doctrine

Following the Bible Lesson passage in 1 Timothy 4, some good questions came up. In the early chapters of Genesis we have the story of Noah. One detail has confused people. On the one hand, Noah had to take seven … Continue reading

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The Mythology of Evil

One of the biggest problems we face in promoting an ancient Hebrew outlook is the cluttered field of lies contained in western mythology. All the way back to Beowulf we have a string of powerful evil men who, using some … Continue reading

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Nothing Special Required

I had a good visit with one of my readers yesterday. In our conversation, I was reminded of an important principle that I need to share. In the Radix Fidem community, we teach that miracles and prophecies belong to the … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — 1 Timothy 4

There is a unifying theme in this chapter: We do not accomplish a spiritual mission by worldly means. Holiness is not a quality of this world, but something beyond this level of existence that can only be indicated, symbolized, and … Continue reading

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It’s Not Ours

Consider the logic: Human nature is loaded with desires on multiple levels. Even in the fabric of petty individual desires there are threads of something much bigger, of a discernible human imperative. The instinct for self-preservation is just the face … Continue reading

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Until I Die

Standard caveat: This is not prophecy. What follows is merely my best understanding of what my convictions indicate I will experience in the days ahead. These are my plans based on rather fuzzy expectations. Your mileage may vary. We will … Continue reading

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