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New Testament Doctrine — Luke 5:1-26

Posted on August 21, 2021 by ehurst

The so-called Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) offer slightly varying reports about the sequence of events that took place once Jesus returned to Capernaum. Matthew in particular tends to follow themes, not precise chronology. For now, we will use … Continue reading →

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Be the Fire

Posted on August 21, 2021 by ehurst

I am the fire. During my military service in Europe, one of the best experiences for me was the NATO Chapel. Everything else pales in comparison. Never mind the complicated politics of how AFCENT HQ in those days divvied up … Continue reading →

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More Vax Info

Posted on August 20, 2021 by ehurst

This is partly hyperbole, and it won’t do anything to help change the minds of very many people, and that’s not why I share it. Rather, it is a good reminder of what to expect in the coming months: Dr. … Continue reading →

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What Can You Make of It?

Posted on August 20, 2021 by ehurst

This is not fully developed, but I can’t wait to share it. Some of you have discerned that something is cooking in the background, and we’ve talked about it privately. It’s bigger than all of us, thank God. We’ve all … Continue reading →

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Proverbs Revision for Printing

Posted on August 19, 2021 by ehurst

Here you go, folks: AT-Proverbs. This is the latest revision and ready for printing.

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Thinking Too Short

Posted on August 19, 2021 by ehurst

One of the complaints of Malachi in the second chapter of his prophecy is the loss of a timeless viewpoint. Across the entire Ancient Near East, it was a mark of maturity and good education if you placed yourself in … Continue reading →

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Some Little Items

Posted on August 18, 2021 by ehurst

1. Is it possible to rebuild a biblical culture on the earth? I wonder how many of you were aware that is precisely what I’ve been trying to do for the past 20 years of my life. We can talk … Continue reading →

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It Cannot Be Fixed

Posted on August 17, 2021 by ehurst

This is not how things are supposed to be. We were never meant to be mortal. God placed us within His Creation as managers of some portion, a special place rather like a ruler’s private park. The park has always … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare: Epilogue

Posted on August 16, 2021 by ehurst

On the one hand, this series is finished. On the other hand, the Spiritual Warfare metaphor remains the fundamental image of every day Christian living. What did we cover? Without a valid community covenant of faith, you have no covering … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare 07

Posted on August 15, 2021 by ehurst

Reminder: It is impossible to offer a clinical discussion of Spiritual Warfare. We are talking about the Spirit Realm; it’s the unseen and inexplicable realm of what we face every day that we live in a mortal frame. It is … Continue reading →

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