Tag: viceroys on Earth
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The Difference Between an Image of God and the Idol of a God
Introduction Today’s lesson deals with two Hebrew vocabulary words. Both found in Genesis 1. The first is Elohim, translated as “God”. The second is selem, which is a statue. Today, I will explain the difference between an image of God and the idol of a god. Meaning of Elohim This word essentially means a spiritual Read more
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Why Make Such a Big Deal over Salvation?
Introduction My friend Chris has made another teaching video, Predestination and Election. It appears to be Part 1 of a series on the topic. In this video, Chris questions the Calvinist doctrine that says God has chosen (elected) certain people to be saved. He predestined them “before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4). I Read more
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We Speak Good Until Bad Is Overcome
Introduction My small house gathering of believers is studying the book of Acts, chapter by chapter. What amazes me is how often the colonial leaders (apostles) of Jesus came across sick people and healed them. They had learned how from Jesus, who healed many people brought to Him. This phenomenon illustrates that we speak good Read more
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Jesus Brought New Eden Through His Kingdom
Introduction Jesus lived thirty years in Nazareth before beginning His three and a half years, doing God’s work for Him. He then spent a tenth of His life on Earth Throughout that time, Jesus lived by trust and obedience in the Father and brought the New Eden through His Kingdom. Benefits of Original Eden When Read more
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What If the Disciples Did It Right?
Introduction Time and again, during the three years His learners walked with and learned from Jesus, they failed to act as the Master had taught them. If He didn’t point out their “little faith”, He showed them up by doing what they could have. But, what if His disciples did it right? Calming the Storm 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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Faith: Sons of God Violated Boundaries
INTRODUCTION The Fall of Humanity in Eden was not the only act of rebellion that led to all the evil in today’s world. As Tim Mackie of the Bible Project and Michael Heiser of the Naked Bible podcast teach, there occurred the rebellion of Humanity in building the tower at Babel. They wanted to forestall Read more
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Faith: Results of Its Lack
INTRODUCTION The humans in Eden showed their lack of faith, which led to lack of resources and to slavery, not rulership. The humans failed to trust and obey the Creator, who had said, You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the Tree of the Knowledge Read more