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We Know We Need It
Over at Σ Frame Jack has posted a couple of pieces that touch on the question we’ve been trying to answer for quite some time here. 1. Scott’s conclusions on courtship and marriage incubation 2. Called to return from exile … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged covenant community of faith, fundamental mission, marriage, otherworldly, radix fidem
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Demonology 03
The other primary manifestation of demonic activity I encounter is in terms of influence. I do not deny that there are people out there who are clearly dominated by one or more demon spirits. However, I don’t encounter them much … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged demons, human suffering, otherworldly, spirit realm, western civilization
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No Going Back
We infiltrate; we refuse to assimilate. The call to a covenant community of faith is a calling to come out of the fallen world. We leave it behind and embrace something from another realm of existence, something eternal. It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in religion
Tagged Biblical Mysticism, otherworldly, Two Realms, worldliness
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Leave It Behind
The biggest mistake was turning faith into a crusade. What’s the difference between enjoying entertainment and worshiping? Given how most churches operate, the difference is small. That in itself is not the problem. The problem is our habit of pushing … Continue reading
Posted in prophecy
Tagged faith, otherworldly, secularism, western epistemology
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Teachings of Jesus — Luke 17:20-37
Jesus healed ten lepers and only the one Samaritan returned to worship and give thanks. Jesus confirmed how it was his faith that healed him. As the writer of Hebrews notes, faith is the assurance of things we cannot perceive … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged eschatology, jesus parables, Luke's Gospel, otherworldly
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A Picture of Missions
In the decades following Christ’s Ascension, the primary means of spreading the gospel message was missionaries who preached in public places. In some towns that meant going to the local synagogue, because it was assumed that this was a pre-existing … Continue reading
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Tagged evangelism, missions, otherworldly, radix fidem
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When Nothing Else Works
It’s not for everyone. Perhaps it’s a good time to remind ourselves that Radix Fidem is not meant to be universal, something that represents the one true path of faith for the whole human race. Honestly, it’s quite the opposite. … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged individual faith, otherworldly, personal narrative, radix fidem, shalom
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Dragging in the Dead Rat
The world is worldly. Shocking, isn’t it? The mass of people in this world will approach life from a worldly viewpoint, and do worldly things. Even when they claim a spiritual element in their lives, it’s just an element. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged church leadership, communion, covenant family, fellowship, otherworldly, shalom, western civilization, worldliness
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No Argument
They overcame [the Accuser] by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. (Revelations 12:11 NKJV) Let’s paraphrase that: We gain access to God’s favor and … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, mysticism, otherworldly, predestination, shalom, spiritual awakening
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Teachings of Jesus — Luke 14:25-35
It’s so easy to lose track of the original mission of Israel, the purpose of the Covenant. Israel was to absorb and live by the revelation of God, and in turn draw other nations to Him by their visible blessings … Continue reading
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Tagged call to repentance, faith, jesus parables, kingdom of heaven, Messiah, otherworldly, salt and light
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