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Our Mysticism Is Not Like Theirs

Posted on April 23, 2025 by ehurst

I recently reviewed one of the papers Heiser posted on his Naked Bible Podcast site in conjunction with a study in Acts 22 (connected to 2 Corinthians 12): Mysticism [PDF]. Aside from some specific details, it was nothing new to … Continue reading →

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Placed in His Company

Posted on April 5, 2025 by ehurst

Three things that are so critical that they warrant special attention. 1. We’ve taught this for years: There is nothing any human can do to change their eternal destiny. If you pay attention to the Old Testament narrative, you’ll notice … Continue reading →

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Give It a Shot

Posted on February 11, 2025 by ehurst

This is just my personal expectations… I’m convinced Trump and Netanyahu will not stop until they have evacuated all the Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank. From what I’ve read so far, they are putting a very hard squeeze … Continue reading →

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Meeting on the Mountain of God

Posted on January 6, 2025 by ehurst

Don’t get lost in the particulars; reach for a grasp of the fundamental moral elements. The Covenant of Christ is the one and only covenant God honors. In case it’s not obvious, the Code of Noah is simply the law … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — 1 Peter 4

Posted on January 4, 2025 by ehurst

Peter ends the previous chapter with Christ in Heaven at the right hand of God. But before He ascended, He lived in the flesh, tolerating the weakness. He knew from the start that the suffering would end on the Cross. … Continue reading →

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We Shall See

Posted on October 15, 2024 by ehurst

Yesterday I was distracted by a very heavy sense of pressure. It has happened often enough that I recognized it as a moral burden, a potent sense of anticipation that great evil was coming to America. Furthermore, I was not … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Hebrews 10

Posted on October 12, 2024 by ehurst

We were born trapped in our fleshly natures. There was no way we could have broken the bondage; the flesh must die. Jesus did that for us. His death on the Cross broke the bondage and set us free to … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Hebrews 8

Posted on September 28, 2024 by ehurst

It is critical here that we read this passage with a Hebrew mind, for it refers to Hebrew Scripture and oral lore. As noted in the previous chapter, the covenant under which Melchizedek served was the original covenant of faith … Continue reading →

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Not Today

Posted on September 16, 2024 by ehurst

Break today. The Lord is at work and there are things that take priority over the scheduled message. Tune in tomorrow for more on Bomans’ book. For now, there’s this message: The greatest miracle is when the Lord changes what’s … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Hebrews 5

Posted on September 7, 2024 by ehurst

The Covenant of Moses was not the root of divine revelation. It was a distinctly temporary arrangement, solely for the Nation of Israel during a specific period of time until things were ripe for the ultimate revelation in Christ. Thus, … Continue reading →

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