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NT Doctrine — Romans 13

In this letter, Paul keeps hammering on problems Jews have with faith in their Messiah. To be honest, the previous chapter was aimed more at Jews and their peculiar challenges than it was to Gentile believers. It’s the same with … Continue reading

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Sampling Flood Damage

This is the Britton Road bridge over the North Canadian River in eastern Oklahoma County. Just three weeks ago I visited this bridge over several days to cut the greenery intruding over the railing so cyclists could ride through safely … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — Romans 12

God is all knowing and wise. His plan throughout the ages has been to welcome people from all nations into His household. Everyone must now come through faith. Because of this, Paul urges his readers to become a part of … Continue reading

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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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