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Tragedy and Discord

Posted on April 23, 2024 by ehurst

It’s a sad tale that justifies telling one more time. However, the approach is probably different from anyone else’s published discussion. Granted, I read a lot of those published reports and some not-so-public comments by those who were close to … Continue reading →

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The Necessity of Destruction

Posted on April 22, 2024 by ehurst

The problem is not that some women work outside the home, pursue a career and have no inclination to marry. The problem is that they want it. It’s the dominant pagan idolatry in the West. As long as they keep … Continue reading →

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Hits and Misses

Posted on December 29, 2023 by ehurst

I’m often amazed how people gloss over this: Every encounter in life is a divine appointment, but not every divine appointment means God says “go with this”. Sometimes it’s an appointment to be tested, whether you’ll stand for God and … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — 1 Corinthians 7

Posted on September 16, 2023 by ehurst

In passing here Paul refers to the rising threat of Roman persecution for Christians. It was the same warning Christ issued to His disciples in Matthew 24-25, the same events, which eventually took Paul’s life. It persisted for another two … Continue reading →

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There Is No Sacrament

Posted on May 15, 2023 by ehurst

If you belong to either a Catholic or Orthodox religious identity, don’t read this. You’ll hate it. The definition of the term “sacrament” is a religious ritual that serves as a means of grace. There is no such thing. Nothing … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Corinth

Posted on April 29, 2023 by ehurst

We insert here an interlude to explain some background. During Paul’s time at Ephesus, he wrote a letter to Corinth that he mentions (1 Corinthians 5:9), but which we do not have today. We guess that whomever was the messenger … Continue reading →

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Sex and Biblical Law

Posted on October 29, 2022 by ehurst

Lots of noise over at Jack’s blog. It’s the comment section where so much of it can be heard. If you can’t or won’t wade through the comments, I won’t blame you. But by the same token, I will share … Continue reading →

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Who Reigns?

Posted on October 5, 2022 by ehurst

Biblical manhood is defined in America as “toxic masculinity”. That’s the official government definition in most jurisdictions. The question is, guys, are you toxic enough? Excellent post over on Jack’s blog: The Value of Feminine Humility by guest poster, Red … Continue reading →

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New Testament Doctrine — Matthew 5:27-32

Posted on October 2, 2021 by ehurst

Keep in mind that, in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is contrasting the difference between the corrupt legalism of the Pharisees and Scribes with the divine revelation of the Covenant through Moses. In this series, He is discussing the … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Apocalypse

Posted on July 16, 2021 by ehurst

At this point I’d be preaching to the choir if I made any more noise about avoiding the “vaccine” for this faux plague used as an excuse to destroy the economy and introduce unconscionable oppression. But I wonder if you … Continue reading →

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