I’ve openly confessed that what I teach is part of the Radix Fidem covenant path. It’s been called a movement by some, but I don’t think it qualifies. The definition of “movement” includes this: “a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals”. Our community has no goals,…
Author: CatRez
Who Are We?
Like the old hymn says, “faith is the victory”. The power inside of you to live out a radical commitment to following Jesus is its own reward. The Covenant is not law as we think of it in our English language. The Covenant is privilege. When you start thinking like that, you will know your…
It Won't Happen 04
Let’s end this series with a definitive statement. It’s so consistent throughout the New Testament that you wonder why everyone misses it: Love your covenant brothers and sisters. It’s not that we never care about anyone else, but that we recognize the boundaries of the Covenant. The term “love your neighbor” has been twisted out…
It Won't Happen 03
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…
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…