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Where Are You?
Claiming monotheism is theology. It’s an intellectual position derived from a very non-intellectual faith. Henotheism is not theology; it’s a practice. In case that’s a new word to you, I’ll save you from looking it up: henotheism is the belief … Continue reading
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Tagged convictions, covenant community of faith, Covenant of Noah, covenants, epistemology, faith, phenomenology
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Let’s Keep It Small
The vision that drives me is far bigger than all of us together. The last thing I want is for this virtual parish and our religion to become mainstream. Instead, we need to keep our distance from the mainstream culture … Continue reading
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Tagged covenant community of faith, government, human organization, law, secular society
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The Lonely Calling
Our only ambition is to walk faithfully in our covenant of faith. Just a reminder: “covenant” in the Bible is synonymous with “law” until we get to the New Testament where the whole thing is deeply perverted by the legalism … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, covenant community of faith, evangelism, heart-led, radix fidem, virtual parish
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Bridging the Two Realms
Of all the pernicious teachings I confront so often is the foul doctrine of false unity. The preacher thrusts his finger in the air and with grave assertion says, “Until the church unifies on the gospel truth, the world will … Continue reading
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Tagged covenant community of faith, fellowship, moral consciousness, persecution, tribulation, Two Realms
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Too Easy?
I know from experience that if I made this religion harder, I’d have far more participation and big donations. We would have facilities and equipment, vehicles and advertising, etc. Keep in mind that I’ve done conventional religious work and I … Continue reading
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Tagged covenant community of faith, open spirituality, radix fidem, religion, tribal society
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Can We Keep It?
We emphasize the continuity between the Old and New Testaments. This is exactly backwards from what the Reformation did. Reformed theology is the basis for Dispensationalism, that heretical belief that the only proper understanding of God’s hand in human history … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, covenant community of faith, eldercraft, evangelism, heart-led, Law Covenants, radix fidem, shalom
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Marriage: Covenant within Covenant
First, allow me to list some Bible references for this: Genesis 2:24, 31:19; Deuteronomy 7:1-4; Ruth 1:16-18; Esther 1:10-22; Ezra 9:1-2, 10:1-14. In the Ancient Near East (ANE), there was a particular recurring problem that was addressed by the Covenant … Continue reading
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Tagged covenant, covenant community of faith, marriage
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Law and Faith Together 01
God is merciful. Let’s clarify some things regarding covenants. Some of you understand that law covenants are not the same as faith covenants. Faith is the goal; law is designed to make faith easier to find. The whole point of … Continue reading
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Tagged church, covenant community of faith, Covenant of Noah, faith, law, Law Covenants, Law of Moses
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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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