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They Are Not the Reason
One of the things we keep running into in our witness for Scripture is western utilitarian assumptions. This is whence we get the idea of “making the world a better place”. That, plus the subconscious western assumption that this world … Continue reading
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Tagged christian mysticism, compassion, God's glory, otherworldly, Unseen Realm
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The Work of the Watchers
Re: Naked Bible Podcast: Interview with Fern and Audrey — I really need to purchase the two novels Heiser published, The Facade and The Portent. They are heavily referenced in this podcast. But more important was how stunned and excited … Continue reading
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Tagged demons, evil government, mental-health, Michael S. Heiser, oppression, spiritual discipline, Watchers
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What Is Still Left?
If you can understand the concept of half-intentional sins, then it’s a lot easier to explain something else. Surrendering your life to Christ (AKA “getting saved”) obligates you to the Covenant of Christ, but it does not automatically deliver all … Continue reading
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Tagged Covenant of Christ, curses and blessings, divine heritage, faith, feudal obligations, Leviticus, personal loyalty, submission to God
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Half-intentional Sins
Re: Heiser on Leviticus 5 — The main point Heiser makes for here is that God recognizes fine gradations in judging whether a ritual defilement was intentional or not. In analyzing the Hebrew language of this chapter, there is at … Continue reading
Apologies for Substack
I wasn’t aware that Substack was trying to force me into charging for subscriptions to the blog, until someone told me they were hit with a donation page upon trying to visit my Substack. I apologize for that. It took … Continue reading
Substack Is Up
Alright, folks — Okie Bikepacker is the address for my new Substack. The emphasis is tourism via bicycle. You’ll see chatter about biking and my experiences cycling across the state and visiting campgrounds and other places cyclists and hikers can … Continue reading
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Tagged Chandler OK, cycling, photography, travel
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Recalibrating after the First
My experience has taught me several lessons. I need to recalibrate how I approach the task. 1. Allergens: Here in the OKC Metro there aren’t that many allergens that affect me. Sleeping in my own home also provides some protection. … Continue reading
First Trip 2025
I’m asking you to pray with me today. By the time you read this, I will likely be on the bike heading to Bell Cow Lake in Chandler, OK. It’s about forty miles from home. This will be a first … Continue reading
Training Rides 03
Today I have some random images from various training rides in the past week. First up is the backside of the OKANA Resort, showing the new pedestrian bridge almost finished. The bridge would have been there without the resort, but … Continue reading
Distinctions in Leviticus 1-3
I previously referenced the idea that there were two kinds of sin in the Old Testament, particularly if you are looking in the Book of Leviticus. Unintentional or inadvertent sins were not precisely what those words imply in English. The … Continue reading
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Tagged covenant, Leviticus, offerings, religious rituals, sacrifices, salt, symbolic references
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