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NT Doctrine — Conclusion

I’m not going to say that John’s Revelation doesn’t contain any doctrine, but that doctrine is not the purpose for writing it. It is prophecy in symbols, all reaching back to echo the symbols of the Old Testament. Its content … Continue reading

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Roles Rolled Away

God revealed Himself in the Bible. If you reject the testimony of Scripture, you reject God. In the Bible, we learn that a covenant society is peaceful and stable. Everyone has a place, a mission in life, and they have … Continue reading

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It Belongs on the Cross

A prophecy emerged from someone close to me: This past Wednesday was the start of many sorrows. The source doesn’t matter; either it’s a Word from God or it isn’t. The issue cannot be settled by objective reason and facts. … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — Hebrews 1

This treatise was written by an Alexandrian rabbi thoroughly acquainted with Second Temple literature, and perhaps that of the Qumran Community. We are assuming he wrote to Hebrew Christians in Rome who were suffering under persecution and tempted to slip … Continue reading

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Time to Place Your Bets

I get questions. In this case, the question itself is not important; it’s a matter of what it implies. We have a bad habit of not searching out the unspoken assumptions behind what we have been taught to think. To … Continue reading

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Nothing Has Changed

The essence of divine revelation is explaining and promoting what God has done in Creation. God’s nature is inherent in Creation; the very nature of nature manifests Him. He is the fabric of reality. We have a mandate to live … Continue reading

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So Far…

It’s time for a pragmatic reassessment of this ministry. Not so much what we have done, but what can we expect realistically for the future? My convictions tell me that we are in the early stages of global chaos. It’s … Continue reading

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Pastoral Query: Christian Nationalism

I’ve been asked to address the notion of Christian Nationalism. Our source is Scripture first, and then conviction, though the convictions I share on this subject are shared by several in our Radix Fidem community. We’ve actually discussed this in … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — Romans 1-3

This post was delayed because I was traveling and had no computer access. The major doctrinal elements are all too obvious in Romans. Let’s not get bogged down chasing too many details and enjoy the broad sweep of what Paul … Continue reading

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Leaving the Herd 01

Conversations and online reading convince me that, even among those who should know better, an awful lot of people still believe that some kind of bailout is possible. They talk and write as if they expect the Lord to provide … Continue reading

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