Again, with the civil breakdown, it will not bring significant change in the situation. People will claim it’s a big deal, but if you stand back from a distance, it won’t really mean much. There will be a right-wing backlash, but it won’t amount to much. To the degree any Republican politicians get wind of…
Month: April 2023
It Won't Happen 02
Democratic government was a lie from the start. You can find lots of criticism online from different angles. The whole idea was to pacify the people by pretending they had some say in government; it’s a lot less work that outright oppression. The range of candidates have always been restricted. Voting never made enough difference…
It Won't Happen 01
Review: The ancient Hebrew people assumed there was an Eternal Realm radically different and superior to this realm of existence. They were convinced it was beyond human comprehension. The only discussion of it is in parables and symbolism. The Hebrew language is loaded with figures of speech about the Eternal Realm, but even Jesus did…
What He Uses
Reminder: I chose the alias “Catacomb Resident” to evoke the idea of Christians in Rome hiding from persecution. We are in a time of tribulation, and things have just gotten started. However, the biggest threat is not the Beast of government; it’s those who claim Christ. Job’s greatest sorrow was his so-called friends. Government and…
Been There
We are crucified with Christ. I’ve said that our God portrays Himself as a barbarian nomad sheikh. His value system is quite different from what is common among western societies. He very specifically commanded His servants at times to commit genocide, to assassinate political rulers, to destroy and plunder, and to take slaves. He did…
Living and Dying
Something was lost in translation. When you see the term “eternal life” or variations of it in the Bible, this does not mean an endless existence on this level. It’s not just more of the same. It’s not a quantity, but a change of quality and purpose. It means connecting to Eternity while you are…
The Call Up
The fundamental nature of the Fall is the choice to trust human capabilities over God’s revelation. Specifically, a fallen nature will seek to determine good and evil on the basis of reason and emotions. The “Tree of Knowledge” is not a very good translation; it carries connotations that don’t match the biblical concept. The context…
What's Showing?
Everyone serves someone else. The God of the Bible presents Himself as an eastern potentate, a shepherd warlord, a nomadic barbarian sheikh. This is the image He chose for Himself. His Son is the heir, currently serving as co-regent. Don’t present Christ as a Western monarch; that’s misleading to the point of being an outright…
How We Evangelize
The gospel is not data. It’s not a proposition; the gospel is a Person. In order to fulfill the Great Commission you must introduce people to your feudal Master. They need to know something about Him from what you can say and do. Your memorized “plan of salvation” is just a manipulative sales pitch. You…
Let's Review
For those who are new to our message, let’s review a few things. Mankind is fallen. God placed us in the Garden of Eden in our eternal bodies to manage things for Him. We did so by His revelation. At some point, we were tempted and chose to trust in our own talents and capabilities….