Author Archives: ehurst

First Step in the Right Direction

Posted on November 24, 2022 by ehurst

Scripture is not revelation; it is a manifestation of revelation. Revelation is God telling you about Himself, in terms of what you can know about Him while in your fallen state. The whole point is to get to know Him … Continue reading →

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The Scale of Things

Posted on November 22, 2022 by ehurst

Solomon said that all is futility and chasing after the wind. He was referring to typical human concerns, as opposed to the deeper moral issues of Eternity. The rest of the Bible makes it clear that the only way to … Continue reading →

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This I’ll Defend

Posted on November 21, 2022 by ehurst

It doesn’t matter what people think of me. Hostile comments I’ve deleted on this blog are just part of the process. It’s the impertinent comments that get my attention. At least some of my readers have the wrong idea about … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Matthew 28:16-20 & Luke 24:50-53

Posted on November 19, 2022 by ehurst

There is no strong consensus on the days Jesus spent on earth after His resurrection. We know that He met with His disciples twice in Jerusalem at both ends of the week of Unleavened Bread. The parallel passage at the … Continue reading →

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The Judgment on Crypto Currencies

Posted on November 16, 2022 by ehurst

In general, believers should stay away from crypto-currency investment. Bear with me; it’s important to put this in proper perspective. Jesus didn’t invent the two-point summary of the Covenant; He merely endorsed it, making it a central tenet in His … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — John 21

Posted on November 12, 2022 by ehurst

John was humble enough to make his final chapter about Peter, the appointed leader of the Twelve. This was his endorsement of that appointment, though he published his Gospel long after Peter and the others were dead for at last … Continue reading →

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Ride Photos 18

Posted on November 10, 2022 by ehurst

This time I’ll start with a song that was going through my head the whole time I was riding to Draper, around it, and back. It reflects the prayer that has been on my heart for quite some time now. … Continue reading →

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Satanism A or B

Posted on November 9, 2022 by ehurst

There was no clean sweep in the elections. Redemption comes not from partisan politics. Ideology is a very poor substitute for national identity. Genuine Christian faith is following Jesus to the Cross. The ultimate victory is leaving this world, not … Continue reading →

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People Need Jesus

Posted on November 6, 2022 by ehurst

Yeah, what he said. I’ve been saying this for years: Jesus didn’t die on the Cross to open the way to Heaven. People died and went to Heaven ever since leaving the Garden of Eden. It has always been a … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — John 20

Posted on November 5, 2022 by ehurst

Parallels: Matthew 27, Mark 16 and Luke 24. Jesus lay in the tomb. As the Lamb, He died on the day of Passover, a High Sabbath. Then, there had been the regular Sabbath the next day. Finally, in the wee … Continue reading →

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