Category: Kingdom of God
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What about War?
The Phantom Horseman,1870-93 by Sir John 1 Nothing is ever explained away more often by Christians than the ethical demands of Jesus’s sermon on the mount (Matt 5-7).[1] The whole purpose of the saying’s rest in counterintuitions, which is what elevates their contrasts. This is what Jesus wanted, a set of virtues that shines…
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The Prophet
Hope that is seen is not hope. Romans 8:24. Religion is very good at coming up with formulas. One reason is that consistent formulas are supposed to produce inevitable results. Predictability is comforting. It gives us security. A human will look for a pattern where there is none. It calms our senses and grants a…
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Avoid one another?
I can’t hold it in any longer. It bugs me too much. This viral epidemic of Christian ministers and their mimicking followers who feel the need to warn us all of the latest ‘toxic’ personality to avoid. This stuff clogs fellow Christians Facebook news feeds up like a toilet that no longer flushes but everyone…
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God’s coin.
Having pointed out that a painful break must be made from world economies before one can totally commit to the kingdom of God; which, is a decision Jesus gave his would be disciples. I thought I would share some thoughts on what I believe to be Christ’s vision concerning value. Firstly God’s identity is intertwined…
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Truth and value — Gems of truth
Economic systems are pervasive and consuming. Entrenchment in the economy of your world/ nation/state will impact your worldview. It will also invade and shape your faith. Exactly why Jesus talked about money often, and demanded separation from its Lordship for those who would enter the Kingdom of God and receive a new revelation concerning true […]…
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Truth and value
Economic systems are pervasive and consuming. Entrenchment in the economy of your world/ nation/state will impact your worldview. It will also invade and shape your faith. Exactly why Jesus talked about money often, and demanded separation from its Lordship for those who would enter the Kingdom of God and receive a new revelation concerning true…
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Christ and Creation 2: The power of revelation
In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. (John 1:1-2) There are two creation accounts in the Bible. One in Genesis, the other in the gospel of John. When understood, both accounts shed light upon the other and as revelation…
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