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Covenant Book: Epilogue

Posted on December 30, 2017 by ehurst

There is one practical matter that needs a little attention. The New Testament lays out the qualifications of pastors. This is the moral and spiritual leader, the preacher and ceremonial guide we associate with priesthood. This is the “hired gun” … Continue reading →

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Covenant Book: 09 Implications

Posted on December 29, 2017 by ehurst

If you understand these things, you would hardly be surprised at what characterizes our behavior under this covenant. We prefer natural settings for worship. At the same time, we as individuals tend to worship privately all day every day. It’s … Continue reading →

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Can’t Hack God

Posted on December 27, 2017 by ehurst

In the middle of the night, I wake up to find my soul singing the praises of God. This is hardly some kind of ritual discipline; I can’t shut it off. This is the natural state of someone who has … Continue reading →

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Covenant Book: 05 The Covenant

Posted on December 24, 2017 by ehurst

So much for preliminary matters; here we present the written form of the Radix Fidem Covenant. 1. Consciously and emphatically non-Western. This means we exclude the fundamental materialism and rationalism that makes man the measure of all things. We go … Continue reading →

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Covenant Book: 02 Two Realms

Posted on December 21, 2017 by ehurst

Spiritual birth is a separate matter from a heart-led existence. Non-Christians can be heart-led. What makes one a Christian is the presence of His Holy Spirit in your soul. Only your heart knows for sure; your mind will simply have … Continue reading →

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Covenant Book: 01 A Matter for the Heart

Posted on December 20, 2017 by ehurst

The Bible offers an entirely different anthropology than is common in the West. The previous chapter sets the stage for adopting a different mind set. But of course, that’s just mowing down the old crop previously cultivated on the roots … Continue reading →

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Covenant Book: Introduction

Posted on December 19, 2017 by ehurst

The name Radix Fidem is Latin for “root of faith.” We aren’t trying to be pretentious here; this is just an effort to distinguish ourselves from other brands of Christian religion. There’s nothing wrong with using the English translation, but … Continue reading →

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Wiggle Those Fingers

Posted on December 13, 2017 by ehurst

Good things come to those that wait, Not to those who hesitate… (a line from “More Power To Ya” by Petra) How do you build on ancient ruins? You build with living stones. On the one hand, much of what … Continue reading →

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Unconcealed City on a Hill

Posted on December 10, 2017 by ehurst

Matthew 5:13-16 — What we have is too good to keep to ourselves. Worse, failure to share it would violate everything we value. A couple of years ago when I tried to set up a more substantial website for Radix … Continue reading →

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Dreams, Visions and Plans

Posted on December 8, 2017 by ehurst

Yes, I honestly believe in private revelations, dreams and visions. I reject the notion that we can know only what we perceive with our senses and reason. I can know things that come down into my head from my spirit; … Continue reading →

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