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NT Doctrine — Conclusion

Posted on March 15, 2025 by ehurst

I’m not going to say that John’s Revelation doesn’t contain any doctrine, but that doctrine is not the purpose for writing it. It is prophecy in symbols, all reaching back to echo the symbols of the Old Testament. Its content … Continue reading →

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They Don’t Actually Do It

Posted on March 13, 2025 by ehurst

In Scripture, the vast majority of the time, the term “sinner” refers primarily to someone outside the Covenant. To be more specific, it can also refer to someone in the covenant family who has stepped outside the boundaries and have … Continue reading →

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Roles Rolled Away

Posted on March 11, 2025 by ehurst

God revealed Himself in the Bible. If you reject the testimony of Scripture, you reject God. In the Bible, we learn that a covenant society is peaceful and stable. Everyone has a place, a mission in life, and they have … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Jude

Posted on March 8, 2025 by ehurst

John’s second and third letters are brief summaries of what he wrote in his first epistle, addressed to a couple of people noted for helping itinerant preachers take the gospel to new mission fields. Chronology: Paul was executed in roughly … Continue reading →

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The Two Rituals

Posted on March 5, 2025 by ehurst

A couple more questions regarding religious practice for Kiln of the Soul. We aren’t interested in sacraments. That concept arose long after the New Testament times. We do have two prominent ritual practices: communion and baptism. Communion need not be … Continue reading →

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Glorious Deal-maker

Posted on March 3, 2025 by ehurst

When God does not grant to me a vision of future things, I simply go back to my convictions and extrapolate from there. What He tells me I must do on the smaller scale often indicates something about what’s coming … Continue reading →

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Again Missing the Point

Posted on March 2, 2025 by ehurst

Keep things in perspective. It would be very easy to get riled up about the internal conflict of the federal government. Yes, millions of useless tax eaters are up in arms and actively resisting Trump’s overhaul of the system. I … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — 1 John 5

Posted on March 1, 2025 by ehurst

John’s schoolboy Greek grammar should be obvious, but people have debated for the past two millennia over what he says in this chapter. I take the position that the so-called “John’s comma” in verse 8 was not in the original … Continue reading →

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No Need to Fear

Posted on February 28, 2025 by ehurst

So long as Christ needs us here in this world, nothing Satan and his minions can do will ever harm us. Keep a watchful eye on the Enemy’s lies. The greatest danger to Trump’s life is his own inner circle. … Continue reading →

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Cabin Fever Cure

Posted on February 27, 2025 by ehurst

Like most folks in the Heartland, the week of harsh cold led to cabin fever. I couldn’t wait to get out and ride again. On Monday, I visited the construction site of the new railroad spur between two lines. It … Continue reading →

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