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Very Limited Engagement

I suppose I need to try one more time, maybe saying it differently. Comments I get in response to this blog, the ones that aren’t posted where you can see them, include input from a bunch of people who are … Continue reading

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On God’s Terms

I strive after shalom. That’s peace with God; it’s living consistently with His revelation. This world nailed Christ to the Cross; peace with God means enmity with the world. There’s no avoiding that. The Holy Spirit makes me desire peace … Continue reading

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The Philosophical Question of Violence

Violence is part of our fallen nature. If the world were more inclined to seek God’s favor and learn His revelation of how to live in a fallen state, there would still be violence. It cannot be quantified; there’s just … Continue reading

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Law of Moses — Exodus 21:12-27

We need to review some historical context here. The ancient Hebrew people were tribal and feudal. Their social stratification bore little resemblance to that of Medieval Europe; this was not a feudalism of lands and titles, but of people and … Continue reading

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On the Freedom of Conscience in Christ

This is not in regards to actual plans. I’m seeking to draw a picture of what Biblical Law says about certain issues. This is how I understand the revelation of our Creator. After Cain murdered his brother, God confronted him … Continue reading

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A Prophetic Warning about Violence and Wrath

This is hard for me to write because I know most of you who read this will reject the message. I can’t help that; I must be faithful and obedient to my convictions, for they are the voice of God … Continue reading

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BOHICA

The slaughter in New Zealand is not what it appears, and certainly not what most news outlets and commentators tell you it is. The people who really know will surely not tell us. We are fallen creatures, incapable of living … Continue reading

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The Cult of SJW 01

If you can’t handle strong words, don’t read this. From time to time we have to pull out the bold statements to get people’s attention. If you don’t think the prophets used crude language and brutal imagery, then you haven’t … Continue reading

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Call on Him

It’s downright scary to think about it. All other things being equal, were it not for America’s obsession with guns, our government would have long ago sunk this country into the depths of Hell. Our government system has bred the … Continue reading

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Guarding What Was Entrusted to Our Stewardship

Thus far in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, we’ve already come across a trio of statements by Jesus often misquoted in English to pervert His teaching. We have His words about making peace, about turning the other … Continue reading

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