Tag Archives: evangelism

Our Great Commission

Posted on March 26, 2017 by ehurst

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the … Continue reading →

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What Would You Call It?

Posted on March 2, 2017 by ehurst

We would love to see the world embrace the full richness of God’s best offer. Christ Himself said most of the world would ignore His gift, so the next best thing is for them to embrace the Covenant of Noah. … Continue reading →

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The Field of Harvest

Posted on February 26, 2017 by ehurst

One of the pillars of Christian Mysticism is a commitment to truth. All truth is God’s truth; everything worth hearing is going to reflect in some way the divine moral character of our Creator. He is Truth personified; truth always … Continue reading →

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An Epistle for Our Times

Posted on January 31, 2017 by ehurst

In terms of missions — addressing the world around us — we stand in the gateway of Noah. That is, we use the framework of Noah’s Covenant to address the broader needs of humanity. Sure, it complicates things when we … Continue reading →

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Head in a Different World

Posted on December 2, 2016 by ehurst

(Note: To give you some perspective, Gary S. Paxton is most famous for writing the song, “Monster Mash.”) There is a significant behavioral clinical literature on “conversion experience.” It’s a well established phenomena in psychology. It’s used in all sorts … Continue reading →

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Virtual Missionaries

Posted on December 1, 2016 by ehurst

I am the elder. By way of reminder, I am the acting pastor of this virtual parish. Those two titles signify the current labels for the ancient offices of the Two Witnesses of God’s revelation, typically translated as king and … Continue reading →

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A Rough Mental Outline of Evangelism

Posted on November 1, 2016 by ehurst

Let’s keep it simple. If you can absorb our most recent lesson in Psalms 119, you are aware that just walking in faith is itself a witness to others. At some point, you have to put words with that walk … Continue reading →

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Not Competing

Posted on October 28, 2016 by ehurst

Yesterday I had a conversation with someone who attends, and loves, Life Church. She was attempting to play the evangelism card, but of course, that doesn’t amount to much with Life Church folks. I confirmed my faith in Christ and, … Continue reading →

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The Treasury of Souls

Posted on October 15, 2016 by ehurst

I wish I could say this quickly and succinctly, but our cultural miasma won’t let me. In another of the long list of false dichotomies foisted upon us in the West, we have two bogus images perverting what Jesus taught. … Continue reading →

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Simple Goal

Posted on July 10, 2016 by ehurst

Keep in mind that spiritual birth and heart-led are not the same. There is a correlation, but they are not the same thing. People can most certainly have one without the other. We would love for everyone to enjoy spiritual … Continue reading →

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