Tag Archives: otherworldly

Anti-Activism

Posted on June 16, 2016 by ehurst

It’s a question of dominion. You and I are permitted to take assertive action only within the boundaries of covenant. When it comes to social and political issues, the prevailing applicable covenant is Noah’s. We could easily get lost hashing … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Letters Continued

Posted on June 3, 2016 by ehurst

Yesterday I finished reviewing my Bible study notes on 2 Corinthians. It stands as the single most powerful statement for the otherworldly perspective for Christian faith. I look back over the years of Christian teaching I received in different churches … Continue reading →

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Suffering Is Your Ally

Posted on May 31, 2016 by ehurst

From my study notes on 2 Corinthians 1: It seems unfortunate we translate the Greek word (paraklesis) simply as "comfort" in English, because the typical associations with that word miss the point. The Greek word is both the invocation of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Get Too Comfortable

Posted on May 23, 2016 by ehurst

(More on the booklet background and our fundamental assumptions…) I’m hoping you can see the connection between otherworldliness and the principle of disentanglement (my third pillar of Christian Mysticism). All Creation is just a tool for His glory — everything … Continue reading →

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What the Hell?

Posted on May 18, 2016 by ehurst

Some of you get it, but it seems there is enough confusion that I need to restate things for clarity. I use the English word “Hell.” If you have been paying attention, you’ll notice I use it in the vernacular … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to Oklahoma City

Posted on May 4, 2016 by ehurst

(This is a copy of an email message I sent to the OKC Parks and Rec offices. It is in reference to the tragic accident noted in previous posts on this blog. There are minor differences in content based on … Continue reading →

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Biding Our Time

Posted on April 19, 2016 by ehurst

A heavy rain pattern stands over the land where I live, so there won’t be any bike rides and pictures. Instead, I’m trying to be a good steward of the day and work on revising one of my Bible study … Continue reading →

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A Sacrifice

Posted on April 13, 2016 by ehurst

I have made choices while deeply absorbed into a world of moral folly. Consequently, my choices were foolish, taking place outside the boundaries of my calling and covenant with Christ. Some of them resulted in permanent changes that I never … Continue reading →

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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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Mysticism and Trust Models

Posted on April 9, 2016 by ehurst

In Christian Mysticism, models for trust have no significance. It’s hard to break a system that doesn’t exist. Our “system” manifests here, but isn’t rooted here. By moving everything of importance into the moral sphere of the heart, human frailties … Continue reading →

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