Author Archives: ehurst

The Task Is Clear

Posted on April 18, 2025 by ehurst

It’s time once again for some clarifications. This is not binding on anyone else; it’s just my peculiar notions about some things. I’ve often explained that miracles are wired into Creation itself. There are multiple factors involved in accessing them. … Continue reading →

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Remnant Theology 02

Posted on April 17, 2025 by ehurst

Ref: Heiser refers in one podcast to a document: Remnant Theology in Biblical Prophecy [PDF]. We learn that the term “remnant” has both positive and negative connotations in Hebrew depending on the context. The linked article marches through the history … Continue reading →

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Restoration Theology 01

Posted on April 16, 2025 by ehurst

Ref: Heiser’s 3rd Q&A podcast In the podcast Heiser refers to Restoration Theology in a PDF extracted from the Logos software library that he posted on the website. It’s about 16 pages long, and it is by no means light … Continue reading →

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Hermeneutics of Establishing Priorities

Posted on April 12, 2025 by ehurst

Ref: Heiser’s Bible Podcast on Acts 15 (transcript PDF). Bible translations into English vary some, but we recognize in the Old Testament the term “Chosen” referring to the Nation of Israel. There is no useful distinction between “Chosen” and “Elect”. … Continue reading →

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Confusion Propaganda

Posted on April 11, 2025 by ehurst

You read or hear all these alarming reports of how the economy is at risk, the markets are volatile, and all kinds of bad things are happening. Everyone wants to pose the question of what is in our country’s best … Continue reading →

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On Platonic Assumptions

Posted on April 9, 2025 by ehurst

We’ve been chasing this down since my ministry began decades ago: Western minds are trapped in a collection of assumptions that derived from a distinctly non-biblical worldview. A primary example is the presumption of human intellect to grasp the nature … Continue reading →

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Covenant Blessings

Posted on April 7, 2025 by ehurst

So, just what are these covenant blessings? It’s not so hard; take a look at Deuteronomy 28. As you read, think of it in symbolic terms. Get the big picture. This is grandfathered into the Covenant of Christ. Keep in … Continue reading →

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The Law of Kings

Posted on April 5, 2025 by ehurst

We are pretty sure David studied the Torah on a regular basis. It’s hard to imagine he would not have kept the law, in particular the passage in Deuteronomy 17:14-20. When you come to the land the LORD your God … Continue reading →

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Placed in His Company

Posted on April 5, 2025 by ehurst

Three things that are so critical that they warrant special attention. 1. We’ve taught this for years: There is nothing any human can do to change their eternal destiny. If you pay attention to the Old Testament narrative, you’ll notice … Continue reading →

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Assuming Saved

Posted on April 1, 2025 by ehurst

No joke: In the Bible, the term “salvation” doesn’t mean what most western Christians imagine it means. It’s a Hebrew concept of being rescued, redeemed, pulled out of a bad situation. It meant that with most pagans, including those who … Continue reading →

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