Brooklyn's Dad Talks About the Bible

We look over Ephesians 5 and Paul's warning that we walk in the Light of the new nature lest we risk losing the inheritance. We distinguish between the sealed free gift by grace alone of resurrection life, secured by the perfect, finished, and pure sacrifice of Christ on our behalf versus the inheritance of rewards, crowns, and the prize based on our walk and service as believers.

We start by stopping in on Paul's time before the Sanhedrin and the High Priest and note Paul's submission to the Law in that age. Never to either gain or maintain the free gift of salvation by grace, but in light of the promised Kingdom to be restored one day in Israel.

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A study on the the necessity of walking in the light (in our new nature) for the believer of the current age. There are two inhertnaces for the Christian. One is secure and cannot be lost (the gift of resurrection life by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone) and the inheritance in the age to come which can be forfeited (loss off rewards, crowns, and the prize) if we choose to walk in the flesh.

Acting in the flesh is to act selfishly and can take on many forms. But for the believer, any gratification of self is short-lived and will end in sorrow and loss (either now or in the age to come).
 
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We chat about denominational systems and the pastor/priest system seriously clouds our responsibility as individual believers to "study to show [ourselves] approved unto God, rightly dividing the Word of Truth" (2 Tim 2:15). The system also creates an enormous entryway for error and heresy and even a denial of the foundational truths of the faith (including a denial of the finished work of Christ). Surrendering our individual responsibility before God has destroyed many believers and has destroyed the truths of the revelation of our Apostle for this age, Paul.

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"A booklet by Charles Hummel that explores the problem of living in a world of constant urgency and distraction. Learn how to prioritize the important tasks and avoid the tyranny of the urgent."
-C.S. Lewis Institute

We ponder the implications of the "urgent" things in our lives that rob us of peace. We examine, in brief, the booklet cited and I offer my opinion as to its conclusions and directions (the good and the questionable). We briefly comment on the activities of the new administration and remind all of us to question ANYBODY with power. No blank checks here and neither do we approve of blanket condemnations.

Exposing waste and exposing corruption must be seen as a good thing if the information is proven to be accurate. We need to judge each action on its own. In the end, we're all on the same team despite the powers that be wanting us to choose sides.

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I used to have a list of doctrinal beliefs that I thought were biblical... then I started to compare scripture with scripture and interpretation with what I saw around me. So, I set out to compare what I said I believed and applied to all the Bible and to my own life. For example, if you think the red letters are for you, have you sold all you have? If you think you attend an "Acts Church," do you live communally? Do you separate Jewish believers from Gentile believers? This is called "comparing the things that differ" and studying to see why they differ. Finally, if we do discover discrepancies between what you say you believe and what you experience, we must be willing to change our interpretations. #theology #christian #christianity

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You've got a sick child in the hospital, you're about to have your house foreclosed, your son just got drafted for World War III... you are going to be anxious. So, when Paul teaches us to be anxious for nothing (Phil 4:6) does he mean we're never to be worried or concerned? Absolutely not! Even our Lord expressed hos concerns to the Father in the Garden. But our Lord showed us the way. He put us ahead of his own interests and put his faith in the Father's plan for him. We show concern for others, but we need to learn to show less and less concern for ourselves. Contentment is our calling. After all, our blessings are indescribable and await us in the far above the heavens.

Along the way we comment briefly on Pope Francis' appointment of a new Cardinal in Washington DC. Catholics Against Catholicism are hopping mad!

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We briefly review the bad Christmas takes from both the pro-Christmas and anti-Christmas Evangelical world, we wander momentarily back into Catholics attacking Catholicism, we breeze by the Church Fathers on social media, and finish with Jimmy Carter lovers embracing Reaganomics to stick it to conservatives somehow. But it all makes sense if you would just ignore the obvious and embrace the nuance! 

Israel, Palestine, Antisemitism, Jews, Catholicism, Jimmy Carter, economy, economics, free market


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I revisit the Ukraine-Russia war with some thoughts. We also ponder the sudden shift of Leftists and other Democrats to the side of opposing tariffs. Welcome to free trade, supply-side economics! We also visit Leftist hero Cesar Chavez's favorite subject: beating up illegal immigrants. Unions have historically loved tariffs (protectionism) and hates mass immigration (increased competition in the labor markets). Next thing you know Democrats will be opposing the minimum wage! Nah... but we can hope!

Christmas is for Israel:
https://youtu.be/qvCj-Zw7KwU


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I talk a little about my music projects and then move on the significance (or lack of significance) to the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Once again we have to remind people of their stated beliefs (on all sides). #theology

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Video Version contains all the references and notes if needed:
https://youtu.be/If6MlszavvM

We look at Catholic Popes and Councils and their utterly clear statements on the necessity of Catholic baptism, weekly mass attendance, and good standing in the bosom of the Catholic Church at the time of death. No ifs, ands or buts. No nuancing. Utterly clear! We then look at other Popes and the current catechism which completely contradict them.

And the super serious Catholics who reject all popes since Pius XII have the additional problem of arguing that the College of Cardinals infallibly appointed by Pius XI and Pius XII somehow were not infallible when they chose John XXIII. Quite the poser! But at least they see the contradictions mentioned above. So, in a weird way, the super duper Catholics agree with me!

A recent survey revealed that 77% of professing Catholics do not attend weekly mass (almost certainly fewer attend all the Holy Days of Obligation). Well, since we're pretty sure they don't all have great excuses every single week, according to codified RC doctrine, they're on their way to eternal fiery torment upon death. We look at those related RCC doctrines. We ask again, if you don't fear their warnings of eternal fiery torment, why do you believe their promises of heaven?

Hey, I don't hates 'em, I just quotes 'em!

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