Author: John Paul
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Doing Something New
Introduction People, especially religious people, like to learn some way to do things and codify it into a custom, a tradition, a law of “That’s how things are.” When someone comes along and does something different – even contrary to traditions, these people oppose the change, no matter that it is for the better. They Read more
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How the Roman Empire Was Like God’s Kingdom
Introduction In his video talk (among others) about The Characteristics of Kingdom Ambassadors, Dr. Myles Munroe shared various ways of how the Roman Empire was like God’s Kingdom. He said that the “fullness of time” Paul wrote about in Ephesians 1:10 was the period of history when the Romans ruled their empire. Dr. Myles said Read more
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Not a Count Down but an Occupation
US Military Occupation Of Germany In 1945, Germany surrendered to the American and Russian invasions of the country and the destruction of the Nazi regime. Thereafter, the militaries of both Allied nations occupied the country for many years. After years of combat, WW2 veterans eagerly awaited their chance to return home to the US or USSR. Read more
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Unorthodoxy of Historical Believers
Unorthodox Religious Leaders The establishment of the Christian Church followed a few hundred years of persecution of believers. (They had met in ecclesias as rivals to the Roman colonies and empire.) For over a thousand years, the Church maintained civilization in Europe and created a new orthodoxy. These new leaders became oppressors instead of servers Read more
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Disagreement with My Teacher
Introduction Among the several men I would call my mind-renewers, Myles Munroe has been replaced at the top. That place of honor in my mind and heart now goes to Lance Wallnau. He has been explaining the truths of God for this new day. And yet, I find I have disagreement with my teacher. Slingshots? Read more
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Unorthodoxy of the Apostles
Unorthodoxy of Leaders to Bring God’s Kingdom to Earth Since the beginning of the era called annō Dominī – the year of our Lord, followers of King Jesus have worked against the grain of the religious and political establishments to bring God’s Kingdom to Earth. This includes the unorthodoxy of the apostles, the leaders of Read more
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Unorthodoxy of Jesus
Unorthodoxy of Believers to Bring God’s Kingdom to Earth Since the beginning of the era called annō Dominī – the year of our Lord, men have worked against the grain of the religious and political establishments to bring God’s Kingdom to Earth. Nations and cultures have been challenged by the unorthodoxy of Jesus and His Read more
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Three Personal Names of God
God’s Many Names It is a popular exercise among believers to make a list of the names given in the Bible, based on His characteristics. These include: Elohim, Adonai, El Roi, El Shaddai, Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Shalom, Jehovah Nissi, Jehovah Raah, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah, and El Elyon. However, the Bible gives only Read more
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Progressive Truths for God’s People 2
My Message to a Small Group of Believers This blog post is Part 2 of the write-up of a message I gave to a small group of believers who meet regularly in an older couple’s home. I concluded the message of progressive truths for God’s people 2 by talking about Kingdom communities. Kingdom Communities My Read more
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Progressive Truths for God’s People 1
My Message to a Small Group of Believers This is Part 1 of the write-up of a message I gave to a small group of believers who meet regularly in an older couple’s home. I offered them this list of progressive truths for God’s people. First, I played the old Bill Gaither song, The Church Read more