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Biblical Feudalism 02

Right from the start, I inserted into this discussion that God’s will is inherently tribal as well as feudal. On the level of the flesh, God has divided us into tribal identities. The intellect rebels at the thought, but the … Continue reading

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Biblical Feudalism 01

If you understand that the only reason we exist in a fallen world is to glorify our Creator, then a major question is, “What should we do?” The Bible as a whole seeks to answer that question by offering examples … Continue reading

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Expect Exposure

I was hoping I could have posted this yesterday, but I was waiting for some other pieces to fall into place. Here’s what I have for now… The Lord is going to expose, to strip away the lies of those … Continue reading

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Not Good, Just Useful

Do you really understand what “tithe” in the Bible really means? It is restricted to food items, agricultural products. You cannot tithe any other kind of thing. Food is the only thing you can offer to God that He alone … Continue reading

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NT Doctrine — Acts 4:23-5:11

This blossoming congregation in the precincts of Jerusalem was becoming a nation within the nation of Judah. The first verse in our selection notes that, having been released by the Sanhedrin, Peter and John returned to their growing household. Luke … Continue reading

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Satanism A or B

There was no clean sweep in the elections. Redemption comes not from partisan politics. Ideology is a very poor substitute for national identity. Genuine Christian faith is following Jesus to the Cross. The ultimate victory is leaving this world, not … Continue reading

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XR: Another Counterfeit

Before we look at the counterfeits, it’s best to know the genuine thing well enough to spot the fakes. At the root level, this fallen world is supposed to be decentralized, tribal, racist, and in various levels of conflict over … Continue reading

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Say What He Tells You

Let’s try another approach; maybe I can trace out some of the implications you aren’t seeing. There is a Biblical Law, the Covenant of Christ. It calls for certain basic requirements that humans will deal with each other, and that … Continue reading

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His Glory Shines

I’ve written in the past that, under Biblical Law, the only justification for economic activity is to bless the covenant family. Not just yourself, but every economic decision should bless everyone who shares you faith. Granted, sometimes it’s just a … Continue reading

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Heaven’s Preppers 02

There are a lot of people who are God’s children; there aren’t so many who serve His Kingdom. That’s the issue at stake here. We strive to be useful to His Kingdom; we aren’t satisfied merely to be born heirs. … Continue reading

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