Category Archives: teaching

A Lutheran Take-down of Dispensationalism

Posted on March 28, 2018 by ehurst

I won’t elaborate on this: Dispensationalism: What and Why Not. It might be a little long, but you can also grab a PDF version of the same paper to read later. It will show you that we are closer to … Continue reading →

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Regret or Not?

Posted on March 20, 2018 by ehurst

Jay and I were discussing on the forum about the paths we take in our lives. I made the comment that I always felt driven by the Spirit of God from a very young age. I was surely confused about … Continue reading →

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Boundaries and Fences

Posted on March 14, 2018 by ehurst

A critical failure in Western Christianity is the impossible moral climate. I want you to notice this huge, tall mountain of social expectation. Because you claim Christ as your Lord in a Western context, you are saddled with a massive … Continue reading →

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The Hedgerow of Lies 4

Posted on March 9, 2018 by ehurst

It’s not necessary to dig any deeper into the debate about Judaism and Jews. God has said repeatedly to His Chosen that He longs for them to return home to His revelation. We would love it if Jews would return … Continue reading →

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The Hedgerow of Lies 3

Posted on March 8, 2018 by ehurst

The fall of Hebrew religion broadly follows a path we can recognize. First was the inherent issue of henotheism: There may be other gods, but ours is the one to whom we are responsible. The notion that all deities are … Continue reading →

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The Hedgerow of Lies 2

Posted on March 7, 2018 by ehurst

I’m hoping to connect the dots here so that you’ll understand the confusion in our world today. Refer to my long paper The Cult [PDF]. That paper was a condensed version of my book, A Course in Biblical Mysticism, but … Continue reading →

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The Hedgerow of Lies 1

Posted on March 6, 2018 by ehurst

My soul is provoked about something. Teaching is a major element in my mission; it’s a major element in how I serve as elder. Were there no virtual parish at all here, I would still consider myself a teaching elder. … Continue reading →

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The Parable of Reality as a Person

Posted on February 27, 2018 by ehurst

Under the covenant of Radix Fidem, we hold the doctrine that Creation is alive, sentient and willful. Creation is generally the same thing as “reality” in the sense that Creation acts to defend its prerogatives. Creation is not all-powerful; that’s … Continue reading →

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The Mark of Humanity

Posted on February 25, 2018 by ehurst

Thanks to Jay, I was able to watch Blade Runner 2049. I’m frankly disappointed. Granted, I have gripes about it as a movie; most movies these days stink. But my biggest gripe is the very disappointing way the question of … Continue reading →

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Covenant Changes Everything

Posted on February 19, 2018 by ehurst

There are endless debates about what is in the best interest of the people, the country, what is just, etc. Let’s get one thing straight: Unless a divine covenant is involved, none of it matters. It’s all lies without a … Continue reading →

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