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Psalms Revision for Printing

Posted on August 12, 2021 by ehurst

I’ve finished revising the next book: AT-Psalms. It’s ready for printing.

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I’m not the first to discuss this: The Old Testament makes mention of spiritual birth. When Nicodemus interviewed Jesus in John 3, we see the elder man’s confusion over the concept of spiritual birth. But Jesus answered from within the … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare 05

Posted on August 12, 2021 by ehurst

More Problems and Questions In CS Lewis’s Screwtape Letters, he imagines a senior demon reveling in consuming great sinners’ souls. He complains that humanity is becoming commoditized, that while there is a vast bulk of souls to consume, the delightful … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare 04

Posted on August 11, 2021 by ehurst

Questions and Problems One of the biggest problems we face in seeking a biblical understanding of Spiritual Warfare is the mythology of our pagan Western culture piled on top of the truth. The truth is still there, but it’s buried … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare 03

Posted on August 10, 2021 by ehurst

Don’t be caught in legalism, because that’s just another lie of the Devil. The bulk of popular mythology about fighting demons stands on a legalistic application of English translations of New Testament events. Without taking the time to understand the … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare 02

Posted on August 9, 2021 by ehurst

Spiritual Warfare is simply the quintessential metaphor for being a Christian. This is the biblical image of serving an ANE feudal master as newly adopted into His household. We are striving to claim the fullness of being His child, with … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare 01

Posted on August 8, 2021 by ehurst

Let’s get one thing straight: It is honestly impossible to write a study course on demonology. You could learn what I know by working closely with me long enough to see how I do it, but you would still have … Continue reading →

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New Testament Doctrine — John 4:27-42

Posted on August 7, 2021 by ehurst

First, some chronology. Jesus passed through Samaria to get away from the political heat in Judea, but to also avoid the higher likelihood of arrest in Perea, on the heels of John the Baptist being put in prison at Machaerus. … Continue reading →

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Introspection Required for Penitence

Posted on August 7, 2021 by ehurst

This is not a rule; it’s a tendency. Apparently it’s shocking enough to our American culture that it warrants making a point of it on a regular basis. I’m not referring to having that inner conversation some of us keep … Continue reading →

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Revelation Revision for Printing

Posted on August 6, 2021 by ehurst

My commentary on Revelation in printable format (Word DOCX): AT-Revelation. This one has page numbers added. As always, you can ask for it in other formats (older Word DOC, PDF, OpenDocument, etc.) I rushed this one because I had lost … Continue reading →

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