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She’s the Boss…
Of some things. Lest you think I promote the idea that women are powerless, let’s point out some areas in which the Bible says she rules. Granted, the Bible sees exceptionally few cases where women might not marry. Regardless whether … Continue reading
There Is No Sacrament
If you belong to either a Catholic or Orthodox religious identity, don’t read this. You’ll hate it. The definition of the term “sacrament” is a religious ritual that serves as a means of grace. There is no such thing. Nothing … Continue reading
Laying Claim to Shalom
While attending college at Oklahoma Baptist University in the mid-1970s, a lot of good things happened to me. I don’t remember them as good years in my life, but the Lord was at work, reshaping me. One of the most … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient hebrew culture, ANE, eastern cultures, faith, intellectual traditions, religion, scripture
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Convictions as Your Commander
I think this is worth a few minutes of time: The Woke Purge Is Coming For The Military. Unlike the author, I’ll say it outright — The US is under a nascent Stalinist regime. There will be obvious differences, but … Continue reading
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Tagged convictions, faith, heart-led, messianic prophecy, parables, scripture, shalom
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New Testament Doctrine — Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-7
We continue our efforts to demythologize the gospel. Upon returning from her three-month visit with Elizabeth, Mary had no doubt that she was pregnant. It would start to show soon. We can be sure she tried to explain the whole … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient hebrew culture, Bible History, jesus the man, messianic prophecy, Roman government, scripture
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What God Has in Mind
Things I’ve seen lately suggest I need to address this again: Biblical Law is not legislation in the Western sense. Legalism is a perversion of what God intended. It’s not a question of the letter versus the spirit of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, covenant community of faith, covenants, faith, scripture
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The Balance Point
Biblical Law is not rules. Biblical Law is the mindset of determination to please God. It is the divine privilege of being God’s child. On the one hand, that obedient attitude reaps blessings and miracles. The miracles become common, though … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, Biblical Mysticism, heart-led, individual faith, living in the spirit, scripture, shalom, temptation, trusting in god
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Nonconformist Faith 04
Mother Reality One of the things you shouldn’t believe is the idea that the natural world is more or less inert. Keep in mind that Jesus spoke to natural forces and demons alike, and they obeyed Him. He addressed them … Continue reading
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Tagged heart-led, personification, publishing, reality, scripture, sensory heart, writing
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The Bible on Trust
When discussing high-trust versus low-trust in human culture, I want to note something about Scripture’s position. If you review the Covenant of Moses, the commands lay out an expectation of high trust. You’ll see requirements to return your neighbor’s wandering … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, Biblical Law, Law of Moses, otherworldly, scripture, trusting in god, Two Realms
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Each Joint Supplying
The title refers to Ephesians 4. I want to share my experience and let you slice and dice — as in “rightly dividing” — what you should make of it. First a little background. For me, the Holy Spirit can … Continue reading
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Tagged dreams and visions, Holy Spirit, prophecy, scripture, tribulation
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