Tag Archives: natural world

HTCG 02e

Posted on September 17, 2024 by ehurst

Chapter 2 continues. Section C: The Impression of Things Part 4: Personification in the Old Testament Boman insists that the Hebrews did not literally personify the forces of nature, but that it was simply a figure of speech. It seems … Continue reading →

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Status after the Fall

Posted on November 3, 2019 by ehurst

Anything I say about this subject will always be an approximation, a characterization that helps us know what to expect and act justly. That’s what God intended with the use of parable and symbolism in the Bible. Don’t take this … Continue reading →

Posted in teaching | Tagged Creation, natural world, political activists, the Fall, time and space | 1 Comment

Try to Imagine

Posted on April 4, 2019 by ehurst

Typical is not necessarily normal. A critical element of heart-led faith, of walking by conviction, is that we are granted a stronger and more conscious connection to our own bodies. That’s a clear element in being more firmly connected to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Biblical Mysticism, communion, convictions, faith, health, heart-led, natural world, physical fitness | Comments Off

Understanding Miracles

Posted on March 26, 2019 by ehurst

Our Western Civilization is loaded with so much intellectual trash, it’s a wonder anyone finds peace with God. Still, it’s there for those who seek His favor. Along with everything else that comes with His favor is a phenomenon in … Continue reading →

Posted in teaching | Tagged Biblical Law, convictions, Covenant of Christ, covenants, Creation, faith, Garden of Eden, heart-led, Law Covenants, miracles, natural world, radix fidem, the Fall | Comments Off

Adjust Your Perceptions

Posted on January 15, 2018 by ehurst

You cannot know Christ without your heart. It may well be you are His, bought with a price, but you cannot truly know Him without a mystical encounter through your heart-mind. It’s not a question of sentiment, though it will … Continue reading →

Posted in teaching | Tagged Biblical Law, Creation, divine revelation, Garden of Eden, heart-led, Jesus Christ, natural world, Second Coming, the Fall | 1 Comment

Answering 08: Forget the Results

Posted on April 12, 2016 by ehurst

A primary emphasis in ancient Hebrew language was to narrate an experience in vivid fashion so that the listener(s) could experience it for themselves on some level. While there is an obvious intent to sway the listener by adding a … Continue reading →

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Of Marriage and Curses

Posted on August 28, 2014 by ehurst

Adam is a lazy jerk. The typical masculine failing is clearly revealed in the Genesis narrative. Adam was lazy. It’s not as if he was unaware of the Serpent’s presence in the Garden, or that he didn’t know about their … Continue reading →

Posted in eldercraft | Tagged Adam, God's Garden, marriage, natural world, psychology, scripture, spirituality | 3 Comments