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Don’t Barge In
Sometimes I need to post reminders. This is a pastoral blog. This blog is the pulpit for a virtual parish, a “virtual church” if you will. It’s purpose is to encourage faith and what faith demands. It is not for … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged covenant community of faith, faith, pastoral ministry, publishing, radix fidem, virtual parish
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Desire, Not Duty
You folks need to repent. When I read between the lines, the dominant theme of writing about church religion these days reeks of a rejection of divine standards. Let’s make this clear folks: God’s Law is the nature of reality. … Continue reading
Posted in religion
Tagged Biblical Law, convictions, covenants, faith, feudalism, heart-led, law, Law and Grace
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Redemption and Typology
Yeah, what he said. The world in which our God placed us is rich with opportunities for redemption in our own lives, and to participate in His redemption of others. First, I need to note that the Catacomb Resident Blog … Continue reading
Posted in religion
Tagged covenant community of faith, faith, game, radix fidem, red pill, redemption
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New Testament Doctrine — Addenda 01
This will be inserted into our series of lessons showing the continuity between the Old and New Testaments. We have just finished an examination of Matthew 5:17-48 in several lessons. A critical element is that you understand the context: The … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged covenant, Covenant of Noah, faith, heart-led, law, legalism, Pharisaism, Talmud, the Covenant of Moses
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He Is the Law
There is no clear and logical break point. When we talk about renewing the Covenant, you are not supposed to start thinking in precise definition of terms. That’s the wrong approach to anything regarding faith and religion. You are supposed … Continue reading
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Tagged church, covenant community of faith, faith, organization, religion, shepherd role
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Don’t Get Lost
Do not debate; it’s merely a delaying tactic. Always be willing to explain, but never agree to stop and discuss the merits of your position. We share information among ourselves to ensure our obedience to God is properly understood. The … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged Biblical Law, covenant community of faith, covenants, faith, God's wrath, human intellect, Passover, tribulation
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Shall Not Pass Away
Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged faith, fleshly nature, grace, law, Sermon on the Mount, the Covenant of Moses
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No Christ without Mysticism
Abraham was God’s chosen foundation. He brought with him a very strong background in mystical studies. When his progeny later passed into the Nile Delta for a time, that mystical background was enhanced by contact with the Egyptian version. Moses … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged Abraham, christian mysticism, faith, fallen nature, Hebrew Mysticism, Moses
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Fearsome, but Nothing to Fear
This is just my personal delusional rant. You can safely ignore this, or even point and snicker. It’s not that we have an economic crises because of the lock-downs. The lock-downs were engineered to cover up an economic problem. Joining … Continue reading
Spiritual Warfare: Epilogue
On the one hand, this series is finished. On the other hand, the Spiritual Warfare metaphor remains the fundamental image of every day Christian living. What did we cover? Without a valid community covenant of faith, you have no covering … Continue reading
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Tagged Antichrist, convictions, covenant community of faith, faith, heart-led, Satan, spiritual warfare
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