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Cause of Resistance

Posted on October 13, 2024 by ehurst

People send me a lot of junk by email. The motivations vary; I don’t mean to slam anyone for thinking something is worth my attention. Sometimes it actually is worth it. Even hucksters sometimes give away something useful in order … Continue reading →

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HTCG 03j

Posted on October 1, 2024 by ehurst

Chapter 3: Time and Space Section E: History and Nature Part 1: Historical Understanding among Greeks and Israelites Boman divides modern historians into two camps. There are those who insist the Greeks were the masters of history writing. There are … Continue reading →

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Eschatology Notes 03

Posted on July 10, 2024 by ehurst

One more item before we dive into the list of key passages for the study of eschatology: Hebrew cultural expressions. For example, it’s an old established principle that Hebrew literature is all about the drama. They didn’t consider hyperbole as … Continue reading →

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God in a Box

Posted on January 31, 2024 by ehurst

I have no interest in writing my biography; I don’t believe my life has been that interesting. But a few people have asked me how I got where I am in this ministry. I’ll offer a rough outline of what … Continue reading →

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Faded Glory

Posted on May 12, 2023 by ehurst

Basic principle of human existence: A mighty army of evil is simply not possible. Every great military force in history stood on the firm conviction that they were a force for good. The argument comes in defining what is good … Continue reading →

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Ride Photos 23

Posted on April 6, 2023 by ehurst

Went out on the SCIP Trails last week and to check out the trail changes. The northern loop now stays closer to Crutcho Creek, and I was able to see this collapsed bridge that is usually hidden by undergrowth. The … Continue reading →

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Ukraine War Is a Mere Distraction

Posted on March 13, 2023 by ehurst

The war in Ukraine will not end in a clear winner. However, if it comes to an end, it will be on Russia’s terms. Should it not end, it will morph into a war between Russia and the West, a … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Acts 12

Posted on March 4, 2023 by ehurst

The previous chapter takes us up to about AD 46. Once again, Luke pulls back in time to catch up some more background. What had happened in Jerusalem after Paul left? Back in AD 41, there was finally a Herodian … Continue reading →

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A History of Jewish Predation

Posted on December 8, 2022 by ehurst

Obviously, I am an antisemite. Of course, the proper definition of the word “antisemite” is anyone Jews do not like. Further, it identifies anyone who resists Jewish manipulation and their predatory agenda. The Apostle John was just such an antisemite, … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 2 Kings 19

Posted on February 6, 2021 by ehurst

This is one of pinnacles of the Covenant, a major event that marks the extent of what God will do for those who rely on Him. In the previous chapter we get a review of the Fall of Samaria in … Continue reading →

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