Author: John Paul
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Am I Qualified to Be a Worship Leader?
Job Posting with CCDA I recently explored the job listings on the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) website and came across this posting: NCEL Director of Worship & ELEE Church Liaison. The information about the position sounded compatible with my philosophy of church and worship. However, I’m sure various factors are not in my favor. Read more
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Alone, But in Hope of Brothers
Alone for the Holidays Last December, as the holidays progressed, I faced Christmas alone. I felt the need for others, companions with whom to share the joys of the season, brothers with whom to share the life God had given me. This led me to a rare expression through poetry. Alone, But In Hope Alone. Read more
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Why Would People Choose Hell?
Introduction I just listened to Tim Mackie of the Bible Project give an explanation of the King’s final Judgment at the End of the Age. He gave the Bible’s true description of the place of torment, not the Church’s horrific depiction as seen in the Sistine Chapel. He also gave the perspective that people choose Read more
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Gatherings of Ecclesias of All Sizes
Introduction Over the last few months, while reading and listening to teachings about microchurches and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), I took on an attitude against megachurches and their lack of individual intimacy, their lack of commitment to their local neighborhoods. It seemed to me they are not gatherings of ecclesias because of their size. However, Read more
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Jesus, Too, Needed Repentance
Introduction “Ezra wants to repent!” My oldest grandson, Malachi, ran up to his father with those exciting words about his younger brother. Those words showed Malachi’s shallow understanding of the word. He meant that Ezra wanted to give his heart to Jesus. He would have never believed Jesus, too, needed repentance. “Repent” is a word Read more
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Rise Up, Oh Men of God! Have Done with Foundational Things.
Hordes of Barbarians Overwhelming Society. It is past time for the men of God – especially those in the pulpits – to rise up, set aside their work on the foundations of God’s Temple, and build up the protective walls. It is past time for church leaders to arm the other men in their congregations Read more
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Seven Things Wrong with English Bible Translations
NOT Against the Writings of the Original Authors The way I talk and write, people might think I’m against the Bible as God’s inspired Word. This is very untrue. I am against how English translators rendered various biblical concepts and how Christians demand adherence to literal English wording. I wish to point out seven things Read more
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No Distinction between Heaven and Eden
My Need for Repentance Until just recently, I have been making a distinction between Heaven and Eden or its Greek equivalent, Paradise. I’ve been saying believers who die don’t go to Heaven but to Paradise. I’ve been emphasizing in my mind Tim Mackie’s concept of Eden as Heaven overlapping with places on Earth. The idea Read more
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ANOINTED TO PROCLAIM GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR
Herald of Kingdom Prosperity Shalom! Peace and prosperity of soul be yours from God our Father! My name is John Paul DeWalt. I call myself the Herald of Kingdom Prosperity. (pic) As the prophet wrote in Isaiah 61:1-2 – as God’s Anointed King read for His introductory talk – so I say to you The Read more