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Boundaries and Fences
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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Tagged Biblical Law, church, clergy, feudalism, heart-led, Two Witnesses, western civilization
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The Hedgerow of Lies 4
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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Tagged Christian Zionists, evangelism, heart-led, messianic expectations, Modern Israel, Zionism
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The Hedgerow of Lies 3
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
The Hedgerow of Lies 2
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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Tagged ancient magic, Kabbalism, Satan, the Fall
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The Hedgerow of Lies 1
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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Tagged divine revelation, education, Holy Spirit, Satan, Western mythology
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The Parable of Reality as a Person
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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Tagged Biblical Law, Creation, moral character, psychology, reality, spiritual redemption
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The Mark of Humanity
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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Tagged entertainment, globalism, government, heart-led, Nebuchadnezzar, oppression
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Covenant Changes Everything
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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Tagged Biblical Law, convictions, Covenant of Noah, covenants, heart-led, Law Covenants, radix fidem
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Individualism and Commitments
Under the covenant of Radix Fidem, we know that we cannot simply rebuild the ancient ways in our current society. Rather, we seek to reawaken the heart of what was behind the ancient biblical religion. We aren’t the Hebrew people, … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient truth, covenants, heart-led, human reason, individual faith, radix fidem, spiritual family, western epistemology
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Not Fatalism
Our doctrine is divine cynicism, not fatalism. Nothing prevents anyone from being like a kid, delighted to explore this life. In it we find all manner of clues and cues to our Father’s love and mercy, His infinite wisdom. Remember, … Continue reading
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