Tag Archives: marriage

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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A Shalom Witness

Posted on July 8, 2021 by ehurst

I’ve always rejected the prevailing culture. From my earliest memories, I knew the world I lived in was not right. But instead of being a rebel, I was more nerdy, in withdrawing somewhat into a fantasy world. It wasn’t mere … Continue reading →

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Don’t Kill It

Posted on June 24, 2021 by ehurst

Another thing that’s been cooking in the back of my soul is that not everything children do is childish. On the one hand there is that verse about putting away childish things, but then Jesus also said regarding children, “of … Continue reading →

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God Doesn’t Play Games

Posted on June 23, 2021 by ehurst

Something has been cooking in the back of my soul for a couple of days. I expect it will spin off several posts, but the first one is this: I’m living in a miracle marriage. No one has to tell … Continue reading →

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Biblical Law’s Assumptions

Posted on March 4, 2021 by ehurst

Once again: Biblical Law is its own reward. Nothing can take the place of shalom. It’s not a matter of the stuff that God promised; it’s the sense of peace with Him and His purpose. It’s knowing that you have … Continue reading →

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How Much Shalom?

Posted on December 18, 2020 by ehurst

How much shalom do you want? Sometimes you have to spell things out for people, because they can’t even think like heart-led people of faith. I’ve spent a lot of time studying the Hebrew culture and history specifically, and for … Continue reading →

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Tied to Eternity

Posted on December 6, 2020 by ehurst

Satan’s Fall came primarily because he sought to claim divine glory for himself. The last thing we want to do is get trapped in that folly. First, allow me to reiterate an important principle of Biblical Law: The faith of … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Ruth 3

Posted on June 13, 2020 by ehurst

The story of Ruth falls near the end of the Period of Judges. Despite the hideous idolatry and debauchery of the times, some people still did the right thing. During a famine in Israel, a man from the Tribe of … Continue reading →

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Praying for Their Enlightenment

Posted on April 27, 2020 by ehurst

Participating in an ongoing discussion over at Sigma Frame, I notice that most of the correspondents quickly get stuck on concrete details. Some will occasionally make note of generalities, but there is still a tendency to stop at that level … Continue reading →

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