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Considering My Convictions
I belong to Jesus Christ. There can be no higher loyalty in my life. Back around 1979, the Lord loaned me to the US government. I took an oath to defend the US Constitution and those whose authority derived from … Continue reading
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Tagged convictions, evil government, military, politics, revolution, war
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Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 7:3-17
Samuel was from the Tribe of Ephraim, and was a major prophet, defacto High Priest (because he grew up in the Tabernacle), and the last judge. Israel was under oppression from a new threat. The Philistines had colonized the southwestern … Continue reading
Law of Moses — Judges 3:12-30
The basic cyclical pattern of Judges goes like this: Israel would engage in idolatry. God would remove their covering and deliver them into an oppressor’s hands. They would pay a hefty tribute to someone who was not a covenant ruler. … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged assassination, Bible History, Judges, Law of Moses, old testament, oppression, war
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Law of Moses — Deuteronomy 20
True to it’s name, Deuteronomy (deutero secondary and nomos law) is a second recitation of the Covenant. Thus, we skip over some chapters reiterating things specific to the context of that people, that place and that time. However, the law … Continue reading
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
Posted in teaching
Tagged Biblical Law, mortality, peace with god, scripture, secular state, violence, war
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Current News Review 14
This time, at least, this series feature will appear on this blog. Are you watching the conflict between Syria and Turkey? Here’s what I see. For unknown reasons, God is raising up Turkey. She can’t have everything she wants, but … Continue reading
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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Tagged Biblical Law, covenant community of faith, cultural background, human reason, radix fidem, religion, violence, war
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The Labels Mean Nothing
Let me clarify something: When I say I don’t support either side in the current US political battle, that is a strategic position. In the long run, none of the various competing sides represents what I see in Biblical Law. … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged Biblical Law, politics, propaganda, shalom, SJWs, war
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Pursue Obedience and Glory
First, two passages from Deuteronomy. “Remember what Amalek did to you on the way as you were coming out of Egypt, how he met you on the way and attacked your rear ranks, all the stragglers at your rear, when … Continue reading