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I took a trip recently and I’m really quite disappointed at how the pictures turned out. Only these tiny few were any good. First up is a pair of shots taken from a very crowded bus ride. This is the … Continue reading
NT Doctrine — 1 Timothy 3
The Old Testament priesthood and social elders had requirements in the Law of Moses. They were expected to meet certain qualifications and to maintain standards. They were just ordinary men, but in extraordinary roles. This was carried forward into the … Continue reading
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Tagged church leadership, deacons, human organization, Timothy
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No Rescue Here
The Woman at the Well made an off-hand comment to Jesus about “when the Messiah comes” that was totally consistent with the fervor of the times. The entire nation of Israel understood Daniel’s prophecy and that it was about time … Continue reading
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Tagged Eternity, human achievement, insignificance, messianic expectations, moral discernment
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Make Room for It
Jesus chose His disciples. He knew what He was getting. You’ll notice His plans had nothing to do with efficiency, nor even effectiveness. His plans had to do more with salvaging people already marginalized by their society. It was all … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, lost sheep, power of the spirit, redemption
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The Mission Is Never Complete
Peace with God is a gift. You don’t make it; you receive it. Then you learn how to feed it and care for it so that it grows and consumes your life. If it doesn’t have you, you don’t have … Continue reading
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Tagged christian mysticism, Covenant of Christ, divine election, faith, grace, shalom, western epistemology
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NT Doctrine — 1 Timothy 2
Western minds do not understand the boundaries between the Spirit Realm and our fallen existence here in the flesh. They do not understand how those two realms connect. Evangelicals will choke on this: The current chapter refers to this life … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, biblical womanhood, covenant identity, prayer, Timothy
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Don’t Believe It
Reminder: I am no kind of activist. I do not encourage nor support efforts to force the system to change. Such efforts do not result in substantive change in the attitudes of those who run the system. They still hate … Continue reading
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Tagged cynicism, government bureaucracy, military, veterans services
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Legitimate Use of Law
In our most recent Bible lesson, we see where Paul says that knowing the applicable law code from the Bible is not a waste of time. It is aimed at the flesh — our flesh. We study the law codes … Continue reading
Nothing Has Changed
The essence of divine revelation is explaining and promoting what God has done in Creation. God’s nature is inherent in Creation; the very nature of nature manifests Him. He is the fabric of reality. We have a mandate to live … Continue reading
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Tagged AI, Antichrist, computer technology, divine revelation, human-rights, oppression, progressives, secularism
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Reign of Terror 2.0
I should hope that some of you have already seen this analysis by Victor Davis Hanson. There’s not much to argue with there. Of particular note was his comment that we are headed for a Reign of Terror 2.0, where … Continue reading
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Tagged AI, Antichrist, Apocalypse, computer technology, radix fidem, Reign of Terror, tribulation
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