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How Covenants Work: Background
There is a Spirit Realm and there is our Fallen Realm — two entirely different entities. Humans can not possibly comprehend the former, and can’t escape the latter. Indeed, the reason we cannot comprehend Eternity is because we are fallen. … Continue reading
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Tagged Covenant of Noah, covenants, law, Law and Grace, Law Covenants, Law of Moses, Two Realms
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On God’s Terms
I strive after shalom. That’s peace with God; it’s living consistently with His revelation. This world nailed Christ to the Cross; peace with God means enmity with the world. There’s no avoiding that. The Holy Spirit makes me desire peace … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, divine calling, divine revelation, law, mission, shalom, testimony, violence
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Child Trafficking Is a Western Problem
Teach your children about heart-led moral truth. There are some who say the current political regime in the USA has accomplished great things. On the list of victories they cite is a huge number of “child trafficking” prosecutions. It’s a … Continue reading
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Tagged child trafficking, cynicism, epistemology, human sexuality, law, materialism, pedophilia, philosophy, pornography, religion
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The Bible on Child Sexual Abuse
Nobody’s telling you what to think, but I wanted to share the biblical viewpoint, in contrast to the common American viewpoint, on child sexual abuse. It is a sin — but not for the reasons most Americans assume. It’s a … Continue reading
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Tagged child trafficking, human sexuality, law, sin, The Bible, western civilization
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More from the Book of Ruth
There is a mystical truth hidden in the Book of Ruth: Not only is the Law its own reward, but it invites God to pour out His glory in a very wide sweep, touching many lives for generations to come. … Continue reading
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Tagged America, christian mysticism, covenants, law, Law of Moses, levirate, material prosperity
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Law of Moses — Exodus 20:1-17
God takes you where you are, and speaks the language you recognize, in order to move you where He wants you. The language of the Covenant begins with a suzerain-vassal treaty. It’s a form the Hebrew people would have recognized, … Continue reading
EFF Misses the Point
I’m not a huge fan of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) because I think they often take the wrong approach, but when they are right, they are right. In a recent article on their site, “The Key to Safety Online … Continue reading
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Tagged evil government, family, internet, law, networking technology
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Law of the Heart
It is the nature of any written revelation from God that words alone cannot portray the fullness of truth. In other words, there is no such thing as propositional truth as far as God is concerned. The only truth is … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, civility, heart-led, human government, law, Noah's Covenant, scripture, self-reliance
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Radix Fidem Curriculum: It’s Personal
3. It’s Personal We should be eager for divine justice. Even when it means our own punishment, we are eager to see justice live on this earth. We live in a fallen existence and perfection is simply impossible, but the … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, business, divine justice, employment, law, radix fidem
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Let’s Keep It Small
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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Tagged covenant community of faith, government, human organization, law, secular society
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