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Project: Theological Topics
Ask questions, because I can’t possibly think of everything by myself. I sense the leading of the Lord to address some of the major theological topics commonly discussed among Western Christians. Look for titles that start with “Theology and Practice.” … Continue reading
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Tagged intellectual traditions, religion, theology
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Doctrine of Atonement
This is a major point of conflict between the Western and Eastern Christian traditions. The Western view is based on tribal Germanic mythology, which bears an inherently vindictive and punitive view of God’s wrath. The image of God that arises … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ on the Cross, covenants, Garden of Eden, narrative, spiritual birth, symbolic references, the Flaming Sword, theological controversies
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Two Kinds of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is used two different ways in the Bible. On the one hand, it’s obvious that you should learn to tolerate human failure. That whole business of “seven times seven” Jesus taught has to do with moving away from the … Continue reading
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Tagged covenant community of faith, forgiveness, shalom
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Divine Presence in Biblical Law
Biblical Law is its own reward. We need to understand that shalom is both requirement and reward. We need to keep before our eyes how Biblical Law is the character of Christ. We should desire it by reflex as the … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, covenant community of faith, divine calling, heart-led, Law and Grace, mission
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Biblical Morals in War
If we are going to follow Christ, we cannot afford to insert into our religion a value system that He did not hold. If there’s one thing this blog shouts out repeatedly, it’s that Western morals do not reflect those … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient hebrew culture, Biblical Law, biblical morality, Jesus Christ, King David, Western Christian mythology
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Longing for Heaven
Something inside of us longs for holiness, longs to leave this sinful world behind. The Creator didn’t make you gay or a pedophile nor any other brand of pervert. You are that way because of the Fall. We are born … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, Covenant of Christ, Creation, heart-led, radix fidem, spiritual birth, the Fall
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To Fear God
Nehemiah wrote in his official diary: I gave the charge of Jerusalem to my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the leader of the citadel, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many. (Nehemiah 7:2 NKJV) What does … Continue reading
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Tagged covenant, heart-led, life in the spirit, shalom
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Aristotelian Logic Has Its Place
Aristotelian logic is valid for its purpose. It has its place, but that place is not at the top of human awareness. The reason I spend so much time castigating Aristotelian logic is because it has serious limits. It is … Continue reading
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Tagged aristotelian logic, Germanic tribes, human intellect, human reason, moral consciousness, western civilization, Western mythology
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Short and Sweet
It’s not about making coverts; that is something God alone controls. Rather, we live shalom so that no human has any excuse when they stand before God without Christ. This is our goal: We demonstrate the revelation of a merciful … Continue reading
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Tagged communion, evangelism, fellowship, heart-led, religious conversion, shalom
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