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Our Mysticism Is Not Like Theirs

Posted on April 23, 2025 by ehurst

I recently reviewed one of the papers Heiser posted on his Naked Bible Podcast site in conjunction with a study in Acts 22 (connected to 2 Corinthians 12): Mysticism [PDF]. Aside from some specific details, it was nothing new to … Continue reading →

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Nothing Else Will Work

Posted on April 20, 2025 by ehurst

I’ve been asked to comment on a couple of things. Christian Mysticism is otherworldly. The source of our motives and decisions are spiritual in nature. We strive to follow Christ in that nothing rooted in humanity sways our course. We … Continue reading →

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The Task Is Clear

Posted on April 18, 2025 by ehurst

It’s time once again for some clarifications. This is not binding on anyone else; it’s just my peculiar notions about some things. I’ve often explained that miracles are wired into Creation itself. There are multiple factors involved in accessing them. … Continue reading →

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Remnant Theology 02

Posted on April 17, 2025 by ehurst

Ref: Heiser refers in one podcast to a document: Remnant Theology in Biblical Prophecy [PDF]. We learn that the term “remnant” has both positive and negative connotations in Hebrew depending on the context. The linked article marches through the history … Continue reading →

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Restoration Theology 01

Posted on April 16, 2025 by ehurst

Ref: Heiser’s 3rd Q&A podcast In the podcast Heiser refers to Restoration Theology in a PDF extracted from the Logos software library that he posted on the website. It’s about 16 pages long, and it is by no means light … Continue reading →

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On Platonic Assumptions

Posted on April 9, 2025 by ehurst

We’ve been chasing this down since my ministry began decades ago: Western minds are trapped in a collection of assumptions that derived from a distinctly non-biblical worldview. A primary example is the presumption of human intellect to grasp the nature … Continue reading →

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Covenant Blessings

Posted on April 7, 2025 by ehurst

So, just what are these covenant blessings? It’s not so hard; take a look at Deuteronomy 28. As you read, think of it in symbolic terms. Get the big picture. This is grandfathered into the Covenant of Christ. Keep in … Continue reading →

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Assuming Saved

Posted on April 1, 2025 by ehurst

No joke: In the Bible, the term “salvation” doesn’t mean what most western Christians imagine it means. It’s a Hebrew concept of being rescued, redeemed, pulled out of a bad situation. It meant that with most pagans, including those who … Continue reading →

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Stocks, Bonds and Investments

Posted on February 25, 2025 by ehurst

Let’s review something that applies to several current conversations I’m having. Review the Bible, and Proverbs in particular. You gain the worldview that God is the maker and owner of all things. He portions out His property to whomever He … Continue reading →

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I Will Testify

Posted on February 2, 2025 by ehurst

There’s nothing special about me. Any one of you could have ended up in my place. I could easily have ended up dead long ago. I didn’t choose this role; I had other plans. It was thrust upon me. My … Continue reading →

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