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What Is Still Left?
If you can understand the concept of half-intentional sins, then it’s a lot easier to explain something else. Surrendering your life to Christ (AKA “getting saved”) obligates you to the Covenant of Christ, but it does not automatically deliver all … Continue reading
Covenant Blessings
So, just what are these covenant blessings? It’s not so hard; take a look at Deuteronomy 28. As you read, think of it in symbolic terms. Get the big picture. This is grandfathered into the Covenant of Christ. Keep in … Continue reading
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What Humanity Deserves
Even folks who follow my writings struggle with getting a clear image in their minds: We are fallen creatures. In our present mortal form, the default divine justice is a short miserable life and a lingering painful death. That’s you … Continue reading
Some Spiritual Warfare HOWTO
Priority One: Keep in the forefront of your consciousness that it’s all about God’s glory. That’s the root cause, and final end, of everything that matters in this world. The primary objective of spiritual warfare is killing your fleshly nature. … Continue reading
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Tagged blasphemy, christian mysticism, convictions, curses and blessings, faith, heart-led, prayer request, Satan, sin
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Heaven’s Preppers 01
Don’t be a Prepper of the typical sort; be a Heavenly Prepper. I’d be the last person to say we won’t face persecution for our faith. However, I want to stand at the front of the line warning you that … Continue reading
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The Seeds of Shalom
Jesus shared the Parable of the Sower. Then He later explained the meaning more plainly to His disciples. He said that it had been given them to understand such things. This is one of those insider-outsider things. Someone who is … Continue reading
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Tagged curses and blessings, fleshly nature, heart-led, moral discernment, parables
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Law of Moses — Deuteronomy 29
Many religions refer to the goal of reaching an enlightened state. This was a common element in the various religions of the Ancient Near East (ANE), as well. The broad culture of the ANE presumed that the ultimate good for … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Mysticism, covenant god, curses and blessings, heart-led, Law of Moses
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Covenant Hedge Protection
A lot of folks are perplexed about Luke 13:1-5. The teachings I’ve seen attached to this passage are all over the map. Let’s step back a moment. What is the one thing Jesus preached from the start? “Repent, for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Covenant of Christ, curses and blessings, Judaism, Luke's Gospel, scripture, shalom, the Covenant of Moses
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Theology and Practice: Shalom
Shalom is best understood as peace with God. Once again, the only way to see this is in the context of covenants. Peace with God is not a reward; it is a context we are driven to build. It is … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, Christ on the Cross, curses and blessings, moral wisdom, sacrificial love, shalom, the Fall
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Antidote to Fear 05
First, a taxonomy of curses. There are valid curses that arise from violating covenants. The prime example is the Curse of the Fall from violating the Covenant of Creation. Some of you may recall the very dramatic ritual that took … Continue reading
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Tagged curses and blessings, moral authority, moral dominion, phenomenology, redemptive power, rituals
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