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Omni This-n-That
Supposed attributes of God, omniscience, omnipotence, omni-benevolence — they are all mere logical terms. To apply them to God actually brings Him down because He transcends the categories. They aren’t that useful as theological statements because theology itself must of … Continue reading
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Tagged abstract logic, peace, philosophy, systematic theology
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The Human Need to Give
There is a sense in which this can’t be explained, but it surely needs to be declared: Every human desperately needs to sacrifice for others. I’m not talking about our need for others to love us; that’s real but it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged heart-led, psychology, sacrificial love
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Neutral on Jordan Peterson
This is not aimed at anyone in particular; I’ve had a few hints and questions from several readers. You don’t need me to tell you what to think about people like Jordan Peterson. All I can do is tell that … Continue reading
Kiln of the Soul: Discerning the Context
Israel was a covenant nation. Regardless of geographical borders, they were the same nation wherever they were. Nor was it a question of DNA. According to that covenant, anyone from any genetic heritage could embrace the covenant and become an … Continue reading
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Tagged covenants, Greco-Roman Civilization, law, marriage, religion, secular society, shalom
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The US Is Terminal
Let’s be honest with ourselves: The US is a socialist country. We have been so for most of our country’s history. Keep in mind that Lincoln and Marx adored each other and were pen-pals. The US became socialist as soon … Continue reading
We Are Pioneers
Let’s be clear: In the Bible, Law is Law. The proper approach to Law is the Hebrew mystical traditions of seeing through the particulars as limited expressions of something deeper and more substantive. The whole idea is to inspire awe … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, Biblical Mysticism, heart-led, law, Law Covenants, marriage, spiritual orientation
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Marriage: Covenant within Covenant
First, allow me to list some Bible references for this: Genesis 2:24, 31:19; Deuteronomy 7:1-4; Ruth 1:16-18; Esther 1:10-22; Ezra 9:1-2, 10:1-14. In the Ancient Near East (ANE), there was a particular recurring problem that was addressed by the Covenant … Continue reading
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Tagged covenant, covenant community of faith, marriage
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Heart-led Analysis of Living
It should seem obvious that, in order to read the Old Testament, one must read back into it the unstated assumptions the writers considered obvious. So we study the history of the Ancient Near East and do our best to … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham, ancient hebrew culture, ANE, archeology, Biblical Law, feminism, Judaism, western christianity
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A Distinctly Christian Philosophy
I’ve rattled my cage long and often on subject of epistemology. The Ancient Hebrew mystical approach is not simply another one on the menu of options; it is the approach God cultivated in the minds of those who knew Him … Continue reading
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Tagged epistemology, Garden of Eden, Hebrew Mysticism, human intellect, Jesus Christ, philosophy, the Fall
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Teachings of Jesus — Luke 12:13-21
Note: We are passing over a large amount of material duplicated in Matthew and Luke. There is nothing in this passage offering a hint to the legal status of the estate the man asked Jesus to arbitrate. The most common … Continue reading
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Tagged jesus parables, Law of Moses, Luke's Gospel, materialism, scripture, tribalism
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