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Western Idolatries 03
God does not dwell in houses made by human hands. He is a spirit being whose existence is rooted in a different dimension. His is the original, the true “reality” and ours is the fallen illusion. You can touch His … Continue reading
Ripples in the Fabric
It is not possible for me to separate between my personal convictions and a broader teaching of Christian Mysticism. From the very beginning, I have said that my blogging was a matter of sharing my personal faith journey, with the … Continue reading
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Tagged christian mysticism, heart-led, otherworldly, prophecy, the Spirit Realm, tribulation
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More from the Book of Ruth
There is a mystical truth hidden in the Book of Ruth: Not only is the Law its own reward, but it invites God to pour out His glory in a very wide sweep, touching many lives for generations to come. … Continue reading
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Tagged America, christian mysticism, covenants, law, Law of Moses, levirate, material prosperity
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Written on His Heart
We shall not organize. There can be no single, unified response under Radix Fidem. Yes, I’m the elder. It’s possible you might not get my approval for some of your choices, but what difference does that make? I’m not you … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, christian mysticism, covenant community of faith, covenant family, eldercraft, human organization, radix fidem
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Why God’s Wrath Is Falling
Christian Mysticism isn’t a collection of principles. Discussing it is a matter of offering counter-principles to false ideas; Christian Mysticism itself transcends principles, but offers some very pragmatic guidance. So the counter-principles we have so far: We are fallen creatures; … Continue reading
A Home Elsewhere
Another practical implication of Christian Mysticism is shrugging off persecution. Jesus warned it was coming. Fallen human nature craves control and plunder, and divine revelation condemns that. We are duty bound to prophesy against those things. Anytime we start trying … Continue reading
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Tagged christian mysticism, materialism, otherworldly, persecution, politics, radix fidem
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Pack Light
There is an intensely practical side to Christian Mysticism: We don’t sweat the small stuff. That is, because we simply don’t take too seriously this world and all its concerns, we have no reason to preserve the things this world … Continue reading
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Tagged christian mysticism, Fruits of the Spirit, move of the spirit, radix fidem, spiritual gifts, tribulation
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Sense the Moment
So we are accountable for the message, but not the reception. Only God can grant the reception. The greatest disaster in evangelical church history was the rise of the notion that the believer is derelict if he/she does not use … Continue reading
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Tagged christian mysticism, compassion, evangelism, God's wrath, human decision
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The Hardest Message to Share
This is easily one of the hardest lessons of Christian Mysticism: Peace, prosperity and safety are not valid goals. They are at best the by-products of pursuing goals that are valid. The only valid goal of human life under Biblical … Continue reading
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Tagged christian mysticism, church, communion, covenant community of faith, eldercraft, mainstream christianity, radix fidem, Western mythology
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Process, Not Product (Reprise)
It’s not at all a matter of the end product. The single factor that most distinguishes a real Christian Mystic from other believers is a commitment to obey convictions simply because they are convictions, without any regard for outcomes. We … Continue reading
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Tagged christian mysticism, communion, otherworldly, temptation, the Fall
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