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Never Arrive

Do you admire people with a “mind like a steel trap”? Sorry, I’m not one of those. It might take me a few days to discern exactly what the substance of an issue is because my fleshly nature still fights … Continue reading

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Cancerous Spite

Kiln of the Soul parish is a covenant community. The Covenant of Christ is everything, and we assert that you cannot fully grasp the Covenant without embracing a Hebraic mental approach. It’s not enough to simply be aware of Christ’s … Continue reading

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Salvation Is Not in Your Head

Radix Fidem doctrine: The key issue is personal loyalty to Christ. What you may or may not know about Him, and what you believe about the Bible and its contents, will not send you to Heaven or Hell. This is … Continue reading

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Legitimate Use of Law

In our most recent Bible lesson, we see where Paul says that knowing the applicable law code from the Bible is not a waste of time. It is aimed at the flesh — our flesh. We study the law codes … Continue reading

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The Faith of Foreigners

The intellect must serve the heart; that’s the Radix Fidem way. It’s not as if the intellect is useless, but it’s a decent slave and a hideous master. When someone proposes an approach to faith that is new to me, … Continue reading

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Leaving the Herd 01

Conversations and online reading convince me that, even among those who should know better, an awful lot of people still believe that some kind of bailout is possible. They talk and write as if they expect the Lord to provide … Continue reading

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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

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What’s on Your Heart?

This continues the two previous posts. There’s no shortcut. You just have to do it and find your own path. I can describe for you how scholars in the ANE would have learned to operate from the heart instead of … Continue reading

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Batshit Crazy is Okay

They called Jesus a madman. We need to take up His Cross in order to follow Him. There is nothing reasonable about faith in Jesus Christ. You don’t have to embrace this with some over-the-top performance in your daily mannerisms, … Continue reading

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Pondering the Path 01

On one level, it’s enough that I follow my convictions. That is the bottom line; it’s the fallback position I take when nothing makes sense in the world around me. Walk in the light you have. On another level, the … Continue reading

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