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NT Doctrine — 1 Corinthians 12

Posted on October 21, 2023 by ehurst

Paul moves from ritual matters to spiritual matters. There are lots of spirits in this world. Prior to Paul bringing the gospel to Corinth, some of the church members were idolaters, following whatever spiritual influences that got their attention. It … Continue reading →

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We Are the Gospel

Posted on August 13, 2021 by ehurst

In response to some questions and objections… The Body of Christ is not confined to the visible organized religions called “churches”. It is a Kingdom of Hearts. The Cult is not a human organization, either. It is Satan’s project, his … Continue reading →

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Moral Pioneering

Posted on December 4, 2020 by ehurst

If I’m not running the show, I’m not involved. That would normally sound like arrogance, but it’s not. I have no interest in leading much of anything, anyway. There are a lot of things that I leave in other people’s … Continue reading →

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Written on His Heart

Posted on June 8, 2020 by ehurst

We shall not organize. There can be no single, unified response under Radix Fidem. Yes, I’m the elder. It’s possible you might not get my approval for some of your choices, but what difference does that make? I’m not you … Continue reading →

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Let’s Keep It Small

Posted on January 20, 2019 by ehurst

The vision that drives me is far bigger than all of us together. The last thing I want is for this virtual parish and our religion to become mainstream. Instead, we need to keep our distance from the mainstream culture … Continue reading →

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The Real Worry

Posted on July 15, 2016 by ehurst

What happens after I’m gone? By no means do I anticipate expiring anytime soon. I’m just showing what’s in my heart. It is inevitable that a biblical community of faith will take on somewhat the character of its elder. That’s … Continue reading →

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Picking a Church

Posted on November 7, 2011 by ehurst

My wife and believe we have found a place which can tolerate us. Every church is first and foremost a human political organization. Okay, that’s redundant, since all human organization is inherently political. Shorn of emotional imbuing, “politics” is the … Continue reading →

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Church Shopping Is a Necessary Burden

Posted on August 10, 2009 by ehurst

Our house church is no longer a free-standing operation, in theory. We need pastoral coverage; it’s a spiritual principle. If the Lord calls us to remain as we are for several years coming, we would go forward without complaint. Time … Continue reading →

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