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A Community of Penitents
If we aim to build a covenant community of faith, how can we not be friends with people who hold perverse sexual appetites? I reiterate that the question is not, “Who is perverted?” Who isn’t perverted? We are fallen creatures, … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, covenant community of faith, faith, human sexuality, penitence
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Listen and Give
You have supported this; it wouldn’t be possible without you folks. In the past year ending in this coming March, I will have shipped or handed over six computer systems to people who needed them: three desktops complete, two laptops … Continue reading
Boundaries with Women
There are women who don’t demand control. I’ve gotten more than one response to my post on the Bitch Goddess. The post was aimed at the Satanic corruption of womanhood, not womanhood itself. The Lord made woman from the same … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, Bible History, biblical manhood, biblical womanhood, covenants, faith, feminism, mission, pagan mythology, religion, western civilization
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Dragging in the Dead Rat
The world is worldly. Shocking, isn’t it? The mass of people in this world will approach life from a worldly viewpoint, and do worldly things. Even when they claim a spiritual element in their lives, it’s just an element. It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged church leadership, communion, covenant family, fellowship, otherworldly, shalom, western civilization, worldliness
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In the Grip of Faith
In Daniel 3, we see the three Hebrew gentlemen subjected to persecution for their faith. It wasn’t a matter of ritual worship of one deity or another; that was merely the symbolism. It was their previously stated commitment to what … Continue reading
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Tagged covenant of abraham, covenant of moses, faith
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What Are We Doing?
In order to say more about elders and pastors, it’s necessary to step back just a bit and review what they are doing when working together. Jesus referred to spiritual birth in John 3. But this wasn’t new; He honestly … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, Biblical Law, fallen nature, heart-led, New Testament, old testament, radix fidem, spiritual birth, the Covenant of Moses
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Option Not Available
In a virtual parish like ours, most of you don’t notice it, but we have plenty of folks hanging around who really don’t belong. If this were an actual church meeting together in some facility in meat space, you would … Continue reading
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Tagged church politics, eldership, feudalism, moral dominion, organizational theory, politics, radix fidem
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Howling at the Moon
The New Testament (Colossians 2:16) points out that you cannot be judged for how you observe or do not observe any particular calendar of religious festivals. I’m not trying to add any burdens to your life, but to enrich your … Continue reading
Too Easy?
I know from experience that if I made this religion harder, I’d have far more participation and big donations. We would have facilities and equipment, vehicles and advertising, etc. Keep in mind that I’ve done conventional religious work and I … Continue reading
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Tagged covenant community of faith, open spirituality, radix fidem, religion, tribal society
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Merry Christmas 2018
The burden of a shepherd’s care knows no holidays. My Christmas present to you is the reminder that we must tribulate. This was a major issue with the New Testament churches. Paul’s letters are loaded with admonitions to embrace the … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Mysticism, divine revelation, otherworldly, persecution, prophecy, shepherd role, tribulation
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