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Head-games Are Reality
A basic principle of Christian Mysticism: This world is a lie. It is not ultimate reality, but a simulation of sorts. This is a laboratory in which the truth of God’s justice is proved in how people react under certain … Continue reading
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Tagged christian mysticism, game theory, head games, jesus parables, moral truth, otherworldly, Sigma Frame, symbolic communication, YouTube
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They Are Not the Reason
One of the things we keep running into in our witness for Scripture is western utilitarian assumptions. This is whence we get the idea of “making the world a better place”. That, plus the subconscious western assumption that this world … Continue reading
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Tagged christian mysticism, compassion, God's glory, otherworldly, Unseen Realm
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The Work of the Watchers
Re: Naked Bible Podcast: Interview with Fern and Audrey — I really need to purchase the two novels Heiser published, The Facade and The Portent. They are heavily referenced in this podcast. But more important was how stunned and excited … Continue reading
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Tagged demons, evil government, mental-health, Michael S. Heiser, oppression, spiritual discipline, Watchers
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What Is Still Left?
If you can understand the concept of half-intentional sins, then it’s a lot easier to explain something else. Surrendering your life to Christ (AKA “getting saved”) obligates you to the Covenant of Christ, but it does not automatically deliver all … Continue reading
Obedience Right Now
It’s all about God and His Covenant. God calls His Elect into the Covenant. Sadly, a great many of them don’t even understand this, so they miss out on some of what the Covenant offers. Election makes you God’s family; … Continue reading
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Tagged Covenant of Christ, God's wrath, human futility, sin, spiritual discipline, The Abyss
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Pulled Away
You’ve heard it before: If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans. Let me add: If you want to make God smile, ask Him about His plans. I realize how radical a shift it is for Americans … Continue reading
Our Mysticism Is Not Like Theirs
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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Tagged Biblical Mysticism, convictions, faith, human achievement, Jewish Mysticism, Philo, western civilization, western mysticism
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Nothing Else Will Work
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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Tagged activism, faithful stewards, otherworldly, prophecy, solar catastrophes, tribulation
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The Task Is Clear
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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Tagged ancient magic, Creation, divine revelation, heart-led, heart-mind, Hebrew epistemology, miracles, western civilization
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Remnant Theology 02
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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Tagged Bible History, Essenes, prophecy, Qumran Community, righteous remnant
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