Tag Archives: evangelism

Can We Keep It?

Posted on December 12, 2018 by ehurst

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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Church Is Not an Open Square

Posted on December 8, 2018 by ehurst

The church was meant to be a private family gathering. It was modeled on the synagogue; the public could attend, but the proceedings were aimed at the family members. The focus was to improve family life and strengthen the covenant. … Continue reading →

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The Mainstream Is Inconsistent with Our Way

Posted on October 28, 2018 by ehurst

There have been several people trying to convince me to come back to churches I used to attend years ago. Regular readers know that if I were to do so, I would never remain a silent participant. I would most … Continue reading →

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Rejoice with Us!

Posted on September 28, 2018 by ehurst

Here’s something the mainstream church has gotten wrong over the centuries: We should never seek to cultivate the approval of outsiders. Granted, I can easily find a lot of church folks echoing that sentiment, but when pastors stop posting resumes, … Continue reading →

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Targets Painted on Our Backs

Posted on September 16, 2018 by ehurst

We have one major advantage: We aren’t trying to change the world. We are merely tools for God to change people’s hearts. Nothing else we could do would make any difference. By awakening people to their true design and helping … Continue reading →

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Don’t Wait for Me

Posted on September 5, 2018 by ehurst

By no means do I have control over Radix Fidem. All I did was give a name to something that was a lot bigger than me. And the last thing I want is to see this become elitist, but it’s … Continue reading →

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The Care and Feeding of Our Testimony

Posted on August 17, 2018 by ehurst

1. We owe it to Christ to be ready to answer questions in the sense of explaining how our faith works. We should not hesitate to talk about being Christian Mystics and what that means. Even if you aren’t eloquent … Continue reading →

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Disentangle from This World

Posted on August 16, 2018 by ehurst

The only thing you can trust are the convictions in your heart. We should never be surprised when fools act foolish. You should have no reason at all to expect them to ever do anything else. It should never shock … Continue reading →

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What To Say?

Posted on June 15, 2018 by ehurst

What will you say to people when they begin asking about your faith? Naturally, it will always be contextual. That is the nature of how God does things. Sure, you could come up with some slogans that outline what we … Continue reading →

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They Will Eventually Ask

Posted on May 21, 2018 by ehurst

We can’t explain it. All we can do is peel back the layers of mental conditioning until the truth presents itself as your reality. It has to be yours or it won’t work at all. It’s personal, as following Christ … Continue reading →

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