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The New Underground Part 3
Darby was So Close, But Missed One Vital Truth Hi Friends, In today’s article, I will look at the ministry of John Nelson Darby, a man whose teaching provided the foundation of one American Christianity’s most popular theological systems, Dispensationalism. Restorationism in the 1820’s The 1820’s was a time in America where restorationist teachers began…
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Until Shalom: Legalism & Antinomianism
Hi Friends, Today we will look at two extreme views regarding biblical law, which are legalism and antinomianism (lawlessness). While I believe the vast majority of believers fall somewhere in-between these two extremes, I have faced many situations where my brothers and sisters have been accused of one or the other. We are going to…
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Psalm 110 – The Great ‘Until’
Give a listen to my message, The Great ‘Until’ A Psalm of David. The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion. Rule in the midst of Your enemies! Your people shall be volunteers…
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The Throne of His Father David – Christmas 2024
Our Hope of Glory Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and…
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A Wilderness Ekklesia
The New Underground: Part Three They also set up false witnesses who said, “This man does not cease to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law; for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place (the Temple) and change the customs which Moses delivered to us.”…
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The New Underground Part 2: The Reason for the Season
When we are faced with systemic issues so great that it “seems as though” the whole system is corrupt, what do we do? Is the better solution to serve from within for the sake of reform? Or, is it better to step outside the existing system with the goal of establishing a new system based…
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The New Underground
Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them…
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Davidic Zionism is the New Covenant: Christmas 2023
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah— least among the clans of Judah— from you will come out to Me One to be ruler in Israel, One whose goings forth are from of old, from days of eternity. Micah 5:1 TLV “Behold, days are coming” —it is a declaration of Adonai— “when I will raise up for David a…
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Ephesians 4:11-12 & Deeper Look # 8: The 5-Fold Ministry
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ… Ephesians 4: 11-12 NKJV 4:11 What kind of gifts did God prepare for us beforehand through His perpetual nature of being the Ascendant One? Five,…
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Ephesians 4:4-10 & Deeper Look # 7: The Psalm 68 Ascension
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of…
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Deeper Look # 6 – Ephesians 4 Unity
There is one body and one Spirit… Ephesians 4:4 NKJV “For behold, in those days and at that time,When I bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem,I will also gather all nations,And bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat;And I will enter into judgment with them thereOn account of My people, My heritage Israel,Whom they…
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Ephesians 4:1-3
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3 NKJV 4:1 The grammar in this verse…
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Ephesians 3:11-21
According to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him. Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of…
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Ephesians 3:8-10 & Deeper Look # 5
To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all…
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What Does the Bible Say About Going to Heaven?
The Bible says a remarkable amount about the age to come and about the heavens. What the Bible does not say much about is an eternity of believers dwelling in heaven. One of our primary biblical hopes is the resurrection, when the faithful in Jesus Messiah are given glorified and eternal bodies during Jesus’ return…
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Jonah & the Big Sociopolitical Bias
Hi Friends, This article is a re-release of an article I wrote on May 17, 2014. I am releasing this article again as I believe it is pertinent to next year’s election season and the Lord’s desired response from the body of Christ. With that said, some of the content doesn’t apply directly, however I…
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Is the Pre-Trib Rapture Theory Biblical?
We are going to answer a question today: “Is the Pre-Trib rapture theory biblical?” To be clear, my goal today is to show why pre-tribulation rapture theory is not only unbiblical, but it is also a doctrine of demons. For much of the Western church, end-times study is often fixated on the timing of the…
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The Spirit and Power of Obadiah
A Doctrine of Hospitality at the End of the Age Greetings Friends, Hospitality is not often a gift we think of as being a spiritual gift, yet this is just what the Bible teaches. But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent…
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Messiah
Then in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by Adonai into a town in the Galilee named Natzeret and to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Miriam (Mary). And coming to her, the angel said, “Shalom, favored one! Adonai is with you.”…
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The Prophecy of Bathsheba
A closer look at Proverbs 31:1-9
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The Ekklesia’s Identity in Christ
Friends, Today’s article is written to reflect and build upon a recent group bible study I participated in, and my goal today is to introduce an idea that I will dive into with much more depth in the coming months. Ekklesia is the Greek word that we translate to “church” in most English bibles. For…
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The Gospel of the Kingdom
What is the Good News of the Kingdom? News is heralded, announced by demonstrations through various means and mediums by an approved messenger. The final and eternal completion of the Good News of the Kingdom of God is very straight forward. One day, heaven and earth will be joined together as one realm, (God gives…
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When God Redirects Your Plans
Hi Friends, Less than a month ago we thought we were on our way to Hawaii, which had a wonderful business and ministry opportunity waiting for us. We parted from our commitments in Missouri and sold or donated almost every possession we owned. Road ready, we headed for Wisconsin and Phoenix to spend some time…
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The Lost Discipline of Correction
Recently, I have been writing a lot about unity in the Church. Something I haven’t really written about yet are the spiritual, intellectual, and emotional skills necessary to pursue unity. This article is my first attempt. I’ll dive into this much deeper in my coming book. In the meantime allow me to ask a simple…
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Christmas 2025: The Lord Our Righteousness
This year’s Christmas letter reflects on the incarnation of Christ amid rising violence against Jewish and Christian communities worldwide. Examining biblical prophecies from Jeremiah and Luke, we explore how Advent calls us to understand God’s promises to Israel and Jerusalem in light of today’s persecution and global unrest.
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Agag & Gog
Agag & Gog: A look into biblical prophetic interpretation and the implications of viewing prophecy through a futurist vantage.
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Summary of Western Theological Traditions
The article explores various theological frameworks within western Christianity, urging believers to critically assess long-held traditions. While acknowledging significant differences among denominations, it advocates for unity in faith centered on Jesus Christ. The author emphasizes the importance of sincere devotion to Scripture and encourages constructive dialogue despite doctrinal disagreements.
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Rediscovering the True Identity of Jesus’ Ekklesia
Sinaitic Ingathering Ecclesiology: A 24-Week Bible Study Series CLICK HERE FOR A PDF VERSION OF THE STUDY PART I: FOUNDATIONS – THE SINAITIC ORIGIN (Weeks 1-6) Week 1: The Assembly in the Wilderness – Stephen’s Revolutionary Insight Main Question: What is the true identity of God’s people? Key Passages: Study Focus: Discussion Questions: Week 2:…
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Introduction to the New Reformation
Challenging the Doctrine of the Church & The Doctrine of the Tithe What is the church? Should there be a recognized clergy? Is tithing to your church a biblical practice? Listen to my Introduction to the New Reformation, where I take a stand on the doctrine of the church, its clergy, and the doctrine of…
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Rome, The 7 Churches of Revelation, & The Ekklesia
Introduction John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings…
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