Tag Archives: fellowship

Short and Sweet

Posted on March 30, 2019 by ehurst

It’s not about making coverts; that is something God alone controls. Rather, we live shalom so that no human has any excuse when they stand before God without Christ. This is our goal: We demonstrate the revelation of a merciful … Continue reading →

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The Identity of Escape

Posted on March 29, 2019 by ehurst

We live under the Curse of the Fall. For all our efforts, there is absolutely nothing we can do from here to get out, except to die. Meanwhile, we live with the misery of having no purpose, and most people … Continue reading →

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Understanding Spiritual Gifts 05

Posted on February 24, 2019 by ehurst

4. For Building Up the Body Several times in 1 Corinthians 12 Paul stresses that the purpose of spiritual gifts is to bless the whole community of faith as a single body. In Ephesians 4, the chapter begins with an … Continue reading →

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Dragging in the Dead Rat

Posted on January 28, 2019 by ehurst

The world is worldly. Shocking, isn’t it? The mass of people in this world will approach life from a worldly viewpoint, and do worldly things. Even when they claim a spiritual element in their lives, it’s just an element. It’s … Continue reading →

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Bridging the Two Realms

Posted on January 11, 2019 by ehurst

Of all the pernicious teachings I confront so often is the foul doctrine of false unity. The preacher thrusts his finger in the air and with grave assertion says, “Until the church unifies on the gospel truth, the world will … Continue reading →

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Faith, Religion and Life

Posted on December 22, 2018 by ehurst

Faith is the soul’s response to a touch from God. Religion is the implementation of what faith demands. Our religion is called Radix Fidem. You’ll search in vain in our documents or on this blog for any kind of prescribed … Continue reading →

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Take the Provision

Posted on September 7, 2018 by ehurst

Radix Fidem is not exclusive. It’s not necessary to walk in our teaching to serve God and harvest His shalom. We need to be careful to remember that there are a great many heart-led folks of faith out there who … Continue reading →

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Christ in Effect

Posted on August 26, 2018 by ehurst

I’m sure you’ve met them: Influential believers who somehow never seemed to experience the miraculous power of God’s grace. They don’t witness to that power. Instead, all their pronouncements about various human ills are loaded with all kinds of sagacious … Continue reading →

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Contextual Loose Ends for Radix Fidem

Posted on August 4, 2018 by ehurst

Is this Radix Fidem thing for real? Is it real to you? Can a heart-led faith in Christ become both a distinguishing characteristic, and the basis for coming together as a community of faith? There are at least a handful … Continue reading →

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Covenant Manhood 02

Posted on July 25, 2018 by ehurst

You have to understand that, when you walk a heart-led life in full faith, Creation itself knows who you are, and will welcome you with open arms wherever you go. Your obedience to Biblical Law literally changes reality. Perhaps most … Continue reading →

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