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Wrong Thoughts; No Thought

Dr. Heiser says something that American Christians in particular need to hear: We as Christians need unity; we do not need conformity. The problem is that most Christians are convinced that it is theologically necessary to have conformity. In other … Continue reading

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Sin of Jeroboam

Some of you may know Bible history well enough to recognize the phrase “the Sin of Jeroboam”. It refers to the cult religion instituted by Jeroboam in his revolt against Rehoboam and the royal House of David. Ostensibly, it was … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — 2 Thessalonians 3

No one should be surprised at how this chapter is used to reinforce middle-class materialism. There are countless commentaries singing the praises of wage slavery and striving after the hedonistic lifestyle of the West. There is no excuse for worshiping … Continue reading

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Your Orwellian Nightmare Is Here

We are not surprised. The Synagogue of Satan has taken over the US government. If you object to your tax dollars funding the Israeli slaughter in Gaza, then you are classed with terrorists, Nazis, etc. Criticizing Israel and Zionism is … Continue reading

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Messy Expectations

The title is a pun that long time readers will recognize. So, I was expecting violence by summer, but it’s already here. The campus demonstrations, ostensibly in support of the Palestinians and against the actions of the Israeli government, have … Continue reading

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Still Has a Place

Well, how about that? I’m officially over the hill, now. After several months of pushing hard and giving it my best, I am unable to gain any increased muscular power by progressive weight training. This is no ordinary plateau. Sometime … Continue reading

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She’s the Boss…

Of some things. Lest you think I promote the idea that women are powerless, let’s point out some areas in which the Bible says she rules. Granted, the Bible sees exceptionally few cases where women might not marry. Regardless whether … Continue reading

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Letting Her Go

Basic principle: Creation is inherently feudal. Equality is a doctrine of Hell. I’m not saying there are no ways in which humans are equal, but that the doctrine of broad-based equality is a lie. We are in most ways not … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — 2 Thessalonians 2

Paul writes this second letter to the Church at Thessalonica in celebration that their faith is working. This is a church that knows how to tribulate. As I’ve previously noted: Finding yourself on the outs with those still clinging to … Continue reading

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Polish the Mirror

I’m still convinced that apocalypse is kicking off this year. It’s been creeping up on us for quite some time, but it’s actually here now. When this summer’s heat begins sweeping over the nation, things will go seriously wrong. Give … Continue reading

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