Tag Archives: covenant community of faith

Western Idolatries 02

Posted on November 12, 2020 by ehurst

It’s important to go back and examine the ground on which we stand. Divine truth is always contextual — contextual to you and your faith and calling. Ultimate truth cannot be stated in words or ideas; it is Person to … Continue reading →

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A Church That Isn’t

Posted on November 6, 2020 by ehurst

What we can say about Radix Fidem depends on the question and how you ask it. We are a community of shared faith, but not a church, nor a denomination. It’s really about faith itself. This is not an organization, … Continue reading →

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Children of Heaven

Posted on November 1, 2020 by ehurst

It’s all about building the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. You are a citizen of His Kingdom, a child of His household. This is a feudal covenant. He is Your Lord and Father; your life new belongs to Him. All … Continue reading →

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Pray for the Lord to Build His Church

Posted on October 15, 2020 by ehurst

Let’s think about this so we’ll know how to pray. The imperative of Creation is to reflect God’s glory. Don’t ask who the audience is; that’s missing the point. His glory must shine — period. In the Fall, some other … Continue reading →

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Right on the Threshold

Posted on September 20, 2020 by ehurst

For the last 25 years or so, I’ve been preparing. The only reason it took that long is because I had such a very long way to go. I’ve passed through an awful lot of ideological campsites along the way. … Continue reading →

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The Logic of Biblical Death Penalties

Posted on September 10, 2020 by ehurst

In the Covenant of Moses, the entire nation is adopted by God into His personal household. As you might expect, He holds certain minimal expectations for those living in His household. In theory, if He were to pass from the … Continue reading →

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Understanding Divine Will

Posted on September 7, 2020 by ehurst

Let’s talk about the sovereign will of God. On the individual level, we’ve discussed this at length. God decides who will be spiritually born and initiates a sense of calling and conviction to suit His whims. His children are chosen … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 2 Samuel 7

Posted on August 29, 2020 by ehurst

For once the passage very nearly speaks for itself. Yet the lesson here is critical to understanding the Covenant of Moses. The potential for what God promised here was very much in the Covenant, but the direction it took added … Continue reading →

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Keep a Clear Head

Posted on August 2, 2020 by ehurst

I need to reiterate something: Without a valid community faith covenant over you, a major part of your protection from demons is missing. It’s not enough to say you are under the Covenant of Christ. His covenant requires that you … Continue reading →

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Parable: The Good Ship Shalom

Posted on July 26, 2020 by ehurst

I want you to see the logic here. We are using symbols to indicate something about the way reality works. Therefore, parables are at work here, characterizations that help you organize how to think about certain questions in life. Your … Continue reading →

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