God built the Hebrew nation as the tool of His revelation. He developed their language and culture as the best way to reveal Himself. The whole focus of that culture is that we should know Him personally. He is a person who is consistent with His own character. The ancient Hebrew people would snicker at…
More Questions
For my whole life, I’ve dealt with clinical depression. On the one hand, everything hurts. On the other hand, you don’t feel anything at all. You are torn between those two sensations. There were times when my flesh wanted to die, and it craved suicide. My heart overruled; I have always had a mission and…
I Get Questions
I’ve been running up against New Age stuff this week. Last week it was transhumanists. The distance between New Age religion and transhumanism is very short. Often the same person is a little of both. The two overlap in rejecting the doctrine of the Fall, and insist on seeking to make humans greater than they…
Lord or Not?
The truth is not hidden; it is simply invisible to those whose hearts are darkened by lies. This mortal human existence is a prison. Freedom is God’s revelation, the Flaming Sword of Covenant. The Covenant is a code of honor, a life of privilege. We are set free from slavery to the will of the…
Not That Strong
I was reminiscing recently about the people who had done so much to help build my faith. One fellow in particular I met in the Army via the Men of the Chapel program; call him Jeff. He was an intel officer, and I wish I could be so wise. He couldn’t wait to retire and…
The Covenant Core
Comments from readers indicate to me that at least some of you still suffer from a false image of Satan. The western pagan mythology of Loki is the model most people have for Satan. It’s wrong. The biblical image is quite different. But instead of rehashing the ancient Hebrew image of God’s left-hand servant, I…
Just a Matter of Time
Having said all that, there remains an outside chance of far more devastating events. There are two that I am aware of: (1) nuclear war and (2) systemic failure of the electrical grid. I’ve stated my belief that Satan rules fallen mankind outside the Covenant. That’s the majority of all humans on the planet, and…
Crime Is the Threat
Don’t call it faith persecution; they aren’t even aware of faith. Call it what it is: war. While people of faith aren’t the target, they will suffer alongside everyone else, because the weapons used are not precise. You do understand, don’t you, that the COVID treatment protocols in hospital emergency rooms were mostly fatal? Further,…
Covering Convictions
In the Bible, context is everything. The Talmud was the law of the land for people under the Sanhedrin’s jurisdiction. However, Jesus made it painfully obvious that the Talmud was not at all consistent with Moses. A major element in His ministry was calling the nation back to Moses so that the people could see…
Check Your Own
All I really know for sure are my convictions. They are a moving target as I learn more and grow to trust them. It cannot be quantified, but as a figure of speech I’ve said that half of your covenant obedience is written in your convictions. There are times when your best understanding of God’s…