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More than meets the eyes

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Tim Archer

In general, the Jewish world of ancient times saw a direct relation between many things on earth and in the supernatural world. We hear Jesus speak of how children’s angels are constantly in the presence of God. The seven letters … Continue reading →

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The Case for Non-Participation: The Powers

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Tim Archer

I should have clarified in the last post that I’m specifically talking about non-participation in the military. The term “pacifism” brings lots of different ideas to mind, so I thought the term “non-participation” might be more helpful. As I said … Continue reading →

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Romans 13: Tying up loose ends

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Tim Archer

All right, let me try and tie up the loose ends from this series: Paul begins a section of thought in Romans 12, speaking of how to offer ourselves as living sacrifices. This lifestyle is highlighted by an attitude of … Continue reading →

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Romans 13: What it doesn’t say

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Tim Archer

Some passages in the Bible take on a life of their own, living independently of their own context. As such, they can be made to say any number of things, some not even remotely related to the original meaning. Frankly, … Continue reading →

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Romans 13: The rest of the chapter

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Tim Archer

Before leaving our examination of the text of Romans 13, we really should discuss the remaining verses in the chapter to round out our earlier discussion of the context. Verses 8-10 discuss the pre-eminence of love, concluding with the statement: … Continue reading →

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