Tag Archives: otherworldly

Head-games Are Reality

Posted on May 22, 2025 by ehurst

A basic principle of Christian Mysticism: This world is a lie. It is not ultimate reality, but a simulation of sorts. This is a laboratory in which the truth of God’s justice is proved in how people react under certain … Continue reading →

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They Are Not the Reason

Posted on May 20, 2025 by ehurst

One of the things we keep running into in our witness for Scripture is western utilitarian assumptions. This is whence we get the idea of “making the world a better place”. That, plus the subconscious western assumption that this world … Continue reading →

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This Is What Really Matters

Posted on April 25, 2025 by ehurst

On those long bike rides across the American countryside, what will I say to people who start chattering about politics or social issues? I’m sure it will vary some depending on the context, but if anyone really wants to know, … Continue reading →

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Nothing Else Will Work

Posted on April 20, 2025 by ehurst

I’ve been asked to comment on a couple of things. Christian Mysticism is otherworldly. The source of our motives and decisions are spiritual in nature. We strive to follow Christ in that nothing rooted in humanity sways our course. We … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — 1 John 2

Posted on February 8, 2025 by ehurst

The unifying factor in the various cults plaguing John’s ministry in Ephesus — Gnostics, Nicolaitans, and followers of Cerinthus — was immoral living. Each had their own excuse, but it was transparent to any follower of Christ that these former … Continue reading →

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God Is Tired

Posted on February 5, 2025 by ehurst

The headlines are blaring this morning: Trump will send American troops to Gaza and cleanse the land of Palestinians! That’s not exactly what Trump said, of course, but it does reflect the shocking words and actions of our President. The … Continue reading →

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Reversed Community

Posted on January 30, 2025 by ehurst

We’ve looked at reversing the world’s influence. Now, let’s go back and look again the Great Commission and the fundamental law of the Covenant of Christ: build a community of faith, loving as He loved. It means you don’t take … Continue reading →

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Eternal Economics

Posted on January 28, 2025 by ehurst

Do you remember the Parable of the Unjust Steward? See Luke 16. People miss the point because they aren’t willing to embrace the fundamental principle that Jesus taught in other ways, like in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:19-21). … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — 1 Peter 4

Posted on January 4, 2025 by ehurst

Peter ends the previous chapter with Christ in Heaven at the right hand of God. But before He ascended, He lived in the flesh, tolerating the weakness. He knew from the start that the suffering would end on the Cross. … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — 1 Peter 3

Posted on December 28, 2024 by ehurst

What happens when God’s Elect walk in their privileges? Peter says that when women don’t follow the worldly ways of feminism, but walk according to biblical submission to their covering, they have a real impact on everyone. The world could … Continue reading →

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