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NT Doctrine — 1 Corinthians 5
Here we run into a very potent example of the continuity between the Old and New Covenants. Granted, what Paul talks about in this chapter is disturbingly not a sin in to western minds. But even among Gentiles of his … Continue reading
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Tagged church leadership, Corinthians, human sexuality, old testament
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Leaving the Herd 04
Part 1 of this series provided a foundation and overview. Part 2 outlines the essential elements of mysticism in faith. Part 3 warns about the incompatibilities of faith with mainstream Christian religion. I’m not suggesting church people do not have … Continue reading
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Tagged church history, church leadership, decentralization, individual faith, Judaism
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The Divine Tolerance of Church
This is so simple, and yet millions of professing Christians don’t see it. Ask any of them what church is really all about and you’ll get a lot of answers. One of the most common answers will be some mixture … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church leadership, communion, corporations, covenant community of faith, eldership, fellowship, virtual parish
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Dig Up the Clues
The purpose of a church is to create the atmosphere in which faith grows. Notice I say “the” atmosphere. It’s the same thing as saying we pursue shalom. Peace with God has distinct boundaries, referred to as a covenant. The … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, church, church leadership, education, eldercraft, New Testament
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Deaconesses
On the one hand, this is largely theoretical for us under Radix Fidem, since we have little use for most New Testament church offices as a virtual community. On the other hand, it’s probably a good idea to be sure … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient hebrew culture, church leadership, deacons, eldercraft, radix fidem
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Dragging in the Dead Rat
The world is worldly. Shocking, isn’t it? The mass of people in this world will approach life from a worldly viewpoint, and do worldly things. Even when they claim a spiritual element in their lives, it’s just an element. It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged church leadership, communion, covenant family, fellowship, otherworldly, shalom, western civilization, worldliness
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Office and Vocation in the Local Church
Thus, we come to the point where we understand that both pastors and elders teach Biblical Law. Pastors (AKA New Testament priests) emphasize the mysticism angle in their ritual leadership. Elders emphasize the practice of the Covenant. They work together … Continue reading
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Tagged church leadership, eldership, New Testament, scripture, Two Witnesses
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The Rot in Mainstream Religion
One symptom of the Curse of the Fall is our natural tendency to trust charisma over moral truth. God works through His Creation. Indeed, Creation — Reality — is imbued with His moral character. In terms of human experience, there … Continue reading
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Tagged church leadership, Creation, feudalism, heart-led, moral truth, pastoral ministry, quantum reality
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Bits and Pieces 34
1. I haven’t ridden my bike much in the past week or so. Of course, it’s been raining a lot here in Central Oklahoma. But the real issue is the rear derailer is plum wore out. For you fans of … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, church leadership, covenant community of faith, cycling, miscellaneous, radix fidem
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We Aren’t in Charge
Radix Fidem: We rule nothing. At the most, we hold a very limited dominion in this world. We manage what few things Our Lord has entrusted to each of us as His servants. The probabilities of any of us having … Continue reading
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Tagged church leadership, heart-led, politics, True Shepherd of Souls
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