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NT Doctrine — 2 Corinthians 4

Posted on December 16, 2023 by ehurst

The church at Corinth was larger than most. As with any congregation anywhere else, its membership ranged from spiritually mature at one extreme, down to those who were infiltrating enemies seeking to destroy the fellowship at the other extreme, and … Continue reading →

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Tools in the Box 02

Posted on December 4, 2023 by ehurst

When you kneel at the foot of the Cross, your life becomes forfeit. You probably aren’t thinking along those lines at the time, but the vast majority of Christian suffering is people objecting to God’s choices for them. A whole … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — 2 Corinthians 1

Posted on November 25, 2023 by ehurst

Brief reminder of the chronology here: Paul was in Ephesus building up the church there when he got alarming news about Corinth. So he wrote a brief message we do not have, and someone responded, perhaps several people, from Corinth. … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Posted on November 18, 2023 by ehurst

It was part of the arrogance of Greek philosophy that some would mock Paul’s teaching on the issue of resurrection. They asked how it was possible, and asked sarcastically if Paul could describe what kind of body one would have … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Romans 4-6

Posted on June 17, 2023 by ehurst

In Chapter 4, Paul gives the example of Abraham, the man whom all Jews count as their forefather. His calling and favor with God was before his obedience. His faith in God’s favor is what brought him into compliance with … Continue reading →

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The Lie of Great Destinies

Posted on December 2, 2022 by ehurst

There are dozens of explanations of Frank Herbert’s Dune series of novels on places like YouTube. I won’t recommend any in particular; if it matters to you, it’s worth some time exploring it on your own. The only reason I … Continue reading →

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Not Many

Posted on December 14, 2020 by ehurst

Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Mortal Frailty

Posted on October 5, 2020 by ehurst

Let me clarify something: A prophetic gift doesn’t exclude you from getting stuff wrong. It does make you very careful. This is not a cry for help. I’m explaining what it’s like for me. Different prophets in the Old Testament … Continue reading →

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Is It Wrong to Be Human?

Posted on June 29, 2020 by ehurst

A critical element in the warfare we now see within the US is the business of shaming. It’s used as a bludgeon. The obvious answer to this to be a ghost who cannot be struck: Have no shame. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Soldier of Humility

Posted on June 12, 2020 by ehurst

Maybe the concept is too subtle for the bottle-fed folks, but readers of this blog should be able to handle it. The Bible says we are fallen. It does not say humans will always take the most selfish path. It … Continue reading →

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