Tag: Seven Mountains of influence
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My Favorite Response Is “Yes”
Introduction I thoroughly enjoy occasions, especially in Bible study, when there is a choice between one perspective or another, and it turns out the best answer is “Both”. When asked to choose between two options, my favorite response is “Yes”. Who Is the Son of Man? Throughout the Hebrew Bible, from Genesis to Daniel, the Read more
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Individual Salvation or Reformation of Society – Which Must Come First?
Introduction Evangelicals were given that label because their primary concern is to evangelize people, get them saved and ready to go to Heaven. I have learned over the past years that the prophet John, Jesus, the apostles, Paul proclaimed the Good News of the Kingdom. They were concerned that people surrender to King Jesus and Read more
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All Authority… Heaven and Earth
INTRODUCTION I have discovered that WordPress, which enables me to set up and publish this blog, likes posts that have cornerstone content – foundational concepts – for other blog posts. I will therefore publish this one, which lays out my philosophy of who reigns on Earth. It is based on the claim of King Jesus Read more
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Faith: Lived Out Individually and Together
Faith Is Foundation of Hope Hebrews 11:1 Now, faith is the foundation (hypostasis) of hope, the conviction of things invisible (my Ecclesia Bible). That word “hope” is an active verb. The writer is talking about an active hope, trust in the invisible God. This is the reason for obedience as James wrote in Chapter 2, 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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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
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Growth in Unorthodox Thinking 2
Vision For The Future I have a vision for the future of America and God’s people in it. It is in line with my growth in unorthodox thinking. It involves Ecclesia vs Church Brian Sanders wrote that real church involve Recent teachings from apostolic and prophetic leaders call us to do the work of executive Read more
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Growth into Unorthodox Thinking 1
Years Of Changing My Thinking Fifty-odd years ago, I became more than a minister’s son who went to church and sang in choirs. I took the opportunity to become a believer – a Christian, like my parents. As a young university student, the field of my heart and mind was prepared for the seeds of 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