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God Is Waiting on Us

We are called to speak the truth about what’s going on in this world. The Lord has revealed what is true: This world is fallen and sinners will sin. Nothing good will ever come of human ambition. Human ambition itself … Continue reading →

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Divine Treasure Is Otherworldly

I want you to learn the concept of the middle path. What I’m referring to is my expectations for the future of America. The US will certainly not rise any farther; it will also not collapse completely. Rather, it will … Continue reading →

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Why and How of Evil

We all agree that what Israel is doing in Gaza is evil. The question is, Why is it evil? Keep in mind that, in the Bible, “evil” is defined in terms of context and outcomes. The word as used in … Continue reading →

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Whence Antisemitism

Someone asked a much more involved question than the title, but it works out about the same. Here goes. Inasmuch as covenant believers deal with the outside world, we start with the essential idea that we are going to treat … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Romans 14-15:13

That First Church Council back in Acts 15 should have buried the issue, but Jews kept trying to drag Gentiles back under their customs. And it was not just Moses, but several centuries of customary legalism. No one should be … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Romans 10-11

Paul has established the firm principle that God’s decrees are not frustrated. The lack of willing participation does not alter the final results. That’s the whole point of using the word “predestination” — it’s about the destination, not how things … Continue reading →

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Ready to Meet the Lord

It’s quite possible I’m just an idiot or madman, but if people keep discussing with me certain topics, they’re going to get what I believe is the answer to their questions. Start with the fundamental truth: Satan is the god … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Warfare

We are in the world, not of it. Fundamental fact: This world sucks. It’s a prison; to be a mortal human is a curse. We were designed for Eden and this world is outside Eden, where the ground grows for … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Romans 1-3

This post was delayed because I was traveling and had no computer access. The major doctrinal elements are all too obvious in Romans. Let’s not get bogged down chasing too many details and enjoy the broad sweep of what Paul … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Acts 19

We come to another critical time in the early Christian religion. It’s easy to miss this point because Luke is more concerned with exonerating Paul before the Emperor’s court than with actually writing history. Luke’s narrative mentions Paul’s role in … Continue reading →

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