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TMOC: Apologia

Posted on October 8, 2012 by ehurst

Our book’s introduction should probably explain why we bothered put together yet one more publication with such a title. In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul explains in part why the Corinthians struggled so with the gospel message. At the end this … Continue reading →

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Loving the Law

Posted on October 7, 2012 by ehurst

Take a look at Psalm 119. It’s long, so maybe just skim through it. You’ll see constant references to David proclaiming his undying love for the the Law. Sure, we could unwind that, abstract it to include the whole Bible. … Continue reading →

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Habakkuk 3

Posted on October 6, 2012 by ehurst

It would be almost embarrassing to attempt breaking down the rich poetic imagery in this grand Hebrew psalm. Far more important to the reader is understanding the uniquely Hebrew approach to certain fundamental questions. Modern Western man chokes on the … Continue reading →

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TMOC: Hopefully Hopeless

Posted on October 6, 2012 by ehurst

This world is fallen and can’t be fixed. Once in awhile you find someone who understands that even without relying on revelation, such as Albert Jay Nock. I’ve read so many excerpts of his famous Our Enemy, the State, I … Continue reading →

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TMOC: The Adulteress Part 2

Posted on October 5, 2012 by ehurst

The Roman Empire was nothing like the modern state. She recognized the necessity of nations and kingdoms ruled by their own people, and broadly under their own customs and laws. While boundaries were maintained, a person’s national identity had a … Continue reading →

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TMOC: Not Simply Hebraic

Posted on October 5, 2012 by ehurst

The Mind of Christ is much more than simply classical Hebrew. It’s not enough to notice Jesus was calling His people back to their ancient Hebrew mystical roots. We have statements by the Savior which were clear departures from mere … Continue reading →

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TMOC: The Adulteress

Posted on October 4, 2012 by ehurst

Let’s start thinking about what this proposed book should attempt to say. Surely you’ve read in John 8 about the woman caught in adultery. I’ll mention in passing this story is highly disputed among textual scholars. That is, you’ll find … Continue reading →

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Open Source Book Proposal

Posted on October 4, 2012 by ehurst

Let’s write a book! First of all, I am grateful to you, Dear Reader, simply because you are reading this. While I would be content muttering to myself, the mere existence of other people reading my mutterings indicates a possibility … Continue reading →

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Open Line Thursday

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ehurst

I’m posting this early to give folks a head start. Here’s hoping some of you have questions to ask. If you aren’t sure what’s appropriate, I would prefer you err on the side of taking risks. Simple stuff I’ll post … Continue reading →

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The Solution to Net Rudeness

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ehurst

The problems on the Net are people problems. There are no problems with the Internet; all the perceived problems are what people bring to the Net. They were the same problems offline as they are online. The Internet is, as … Continue reading →

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