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Demonstrate the Power
Yesterday here it was a cold and dreary day. It was quite appropriate. Evil powers have ascended to the thrones of men and darkness covers the land. Not that it was anything really new; evil has long reigned in this … Continue reading
Trying to Please Him
Look at the logic of it. Think about what’s bundled into the reasoning people offer; seek to understand the a priori assumptions they refuse to discuss or reconsider. Keep asking “why” until you get to the basic assumptions. God will … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged faith, human government, individual faith, kingdom of heaven, moral boundaries, nonconformist, oppression
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An Alternate Reality
That book I mentioned won’t be coming any time soon. It’s going to be a different kind of project than my other stuff. For one, I have no idea if it will be enough stuff to call it a book. … Continue reading
Posted in personal
Tagged fellowship, internet, oppression, persecution, radix fidem, reality, virtual communion
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Western Idolatries 02
It’s important to go back and examine the ground on which we stand. Divine truth is always contextual — contextual to you and your faith and calling. Ultimate truth cannot be stated in words or ideas; it is Person to … Continue reading
Posted in religion
Tagged ANE, Biblical Law, covenant community of faith, covenants, fellowship, government, idolatry, oppression
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Can AI Govern?
First, I consider it a doctrine of faith in God that AI cannot possibly become self-aware. The problem is that anyone trying to build a self-aware AI would simply lie about the results. Indeed, I am utterly certain that this … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged artificial intelligence, government, oppression, politics
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A Mountain to Move
You don’t have to play along, but I’m declaring for you folks what God is doing in my life right now. By now I hope you’ve read the companion post for this on the other blog (that blog is gone). … Continue reading
Posted in prayer
Tagged ancient babylon, oppression, Persian Empire, prayer, Prophet Daniel
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Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 7:3-17
Samuel was from the Tribe of Ephraim, and was a major prophet, defacto High Priest (because he grew up in the Tabernacle), and the last judge. Israel was under oppression from a new threat. The Philistines had colonized the southwestern … Continue reading
Law of Moses — Judges 3:12-30
The basic cyclical pattern of Judges goes like this: Israel would engage in idolatry. God would remove their covering and deliver them into an oppressor’s hands. They would pay a hefty tribute to someone who was not a covenant ruler. … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged assassination, Bible History, Judges, Law of Moses, old testament, oppression, war
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Wherever You Are
I’m struggling to keep track of it all. With a wry smile, I suppose I must admit this is the result of praying for prophetic insight way back when I was a lot younger. Not that it was the wrong … Continue reading
Posted in personal
Tagged bicycling, divine calling, economic troubles, mission, oppression, photography, politics, propaganda
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Notional Civil War
Biblical Law says that, as a matter of general principle, we do not resist the government under which God places us. That’s the broader meaning of “do not curse the king.” That was how the New Testament churches handled Rome. … Continue reading
Posted in prophecy
Tagged globalism, government, nationalism, oppression, politics, prophecy, Zionism
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