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Official Evil

Several times I’ve taken the position that sexual assault of children is not the ultimate crime some make it out to be. Not that it isn’t evil, but that it does not warrant the hysteria it usually gets, particularly in … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — Romans 10-11

Paul has established the firm principle that God’s decrees are not frustrated. The lack of willing participation does not alter the final results. That’s the whole point of using the word “predestination” — it’s about the destination, not how things … Continue reading

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Ready to Meet the Lord

It’s quite possible I’m just an idiot or madman, but if people keep discussing with me certain topics, they’re going to get what I believe is the answer to their questions. Start with the fundamental truth: Satan is the god … Continue reading

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Windows File Sharing — SMB3

The current emphasis in Windows world is file sharing via the cloud. However, there may be good reasons to avoid that. You could use the SSH server in Windows the way Linux does, and install an SFTP client such as … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — Romans 9

Paul has already established in the earlier chapters that when someone chooses to reject His guidance, they are delivered over to the Devil. They are granted all the evil they want, and more. It will fill their lives until it … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — Romans 7-8

Paul begins Chapter 7 explaining that the Law is binding on mortal flesh, not our spirits. He uses the symbolism of a wife; once her husband dies, she is no longer bound to him. But in Christ, it is we … Continue reading

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Kingdom Warfare

We are in the world, not of it. Fundamental fact: This world sucks. It’s a prison; to be a mortal human is a curse. We were designed for Eden and this world is outside Eden, where the ground grows for … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — Romans 4-6

In Chapter 4, Paul gives the example of Abraham, the man whom all Jews count as their forefather. His calling and favor with God was before his obedience. His faith in God’s favor is what brought him into compliance with … Continue reading

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Cynical Politics

If we were going to discuss the political situation, I believe the best approach is looking at who or what is least harmful. To imagine that anyone in American politics is actually “good” is beyond the pale. Nothing good can … Continue reading

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Too Late, It’s Here

Technically speaking, we are already in economic collapse. We have been for some time, but it’s not always obvious when something like this starts rolling. Don’t let your imagination run away with you. As I’ve explained in the past, our … Continue reading

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