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NT Doctrine — Philippians

Paul’s letter to Philippi was largely a personal note. The church had sent Epaphroditus to Paul in his Roman house arrest during the first trial with a gift and asking after his welfare. While he was there, Epaphroditus got sick … Continue reading

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Prepping for the Mission

This is a matter of convictions, not a Word from God. The only way you should take it as a Word is if it rings a bell in your convictions, too. Obey your convictions, not my ruminations. This is a … Continue reading

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Not in Our Hands

The Covenant People of God are in the world, but not of it. We can declare the Conservative Dads’ pin-up calendar evil. It’s all we can do to avoid staring at it ourselves, but we should never twitch a finger … Continue reading

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The Priority of Redemption

Let’s talk a little about a distinctly Christian culture. Following Christ means doing things the way He did them. On the one hand, we recognize that He lived in a specific context that isn’t ours. On the other hand, we … Continue reading

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Tracking Two Realms

Nothing in this human existence matters on a par with the Presence of the Holy Spirit. Of course, His absence also matters. But it’s not all or nothing in the sense of how His Presence affects us. There is that … Continue reading

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Miracle Growth

I’m often amazed at how people often operate on false assumptions about the gospel message. The Kingdom of Heaven is a kingdom of (a) the Elect who (b) aspire to live by the Covenant of Christ. Election was completed before … Continue reading

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Another Vision of the Future

I did not foresee the American Redoubt coming. I’m not surprised that people fleeing the Blue States are heading to that region of the US. I expected Christian Nationalism as a political movement to show up there, but I didn’t … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — Ephesians 5-6

The whole point of this two-volume series is to highlight the continuity between the Old and New Testaments. One thing we notice is that the ritual conduct under Moses was far more stringent than the broader code of conduct. This … Continue reading

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Sane Limits

Bear with me a moment, as this will seem at first like chasing a rabbit. The rabbit is running in the same direction we are. Do you understand the inherent flaw of that academic discipline called Economics? It’s one unquestioned … Continue reading

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Catching Stampede Refugees

Here is the prophetic part of this series. The faith movement in Moscow, Idaho prefers the label “Christian Reconstruction”. The leadership there takes much from the old RJ Rushdoony school of teaching. Hint: Rushdoony was an Armenian deeply motivated by … Continue reading

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