Category Archives: Whole Kingdom

The Biblical Assumption that God Speaks

Posted on August 12, 2013 by jim0211

In a previous post, I described the idea that some things are presented in Scripture as if they are “simply true”, without any sort of proof or justification given. I’m not sure how technically “theologically sound” that approach is, but … Continue reading →

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Genesis and the Creator’s Voice

Posted on July 14, 2013 by jim0211

The initial narratives in Genesis not only describe creation, but also introduce the Creator. As such, we can learn a lot about Him by studying those passages. One of the most significant and outstanding of His characteristics is the fact … Continue reading →

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Simply True: God Speaks to Us

Posted on June 30, 2013 by jim0211

Something occurred to me about the Bible recently, that opened it up in new ways. Basically, certain truths seem to be assumed in Scripture, without any real justification or explanation. The most obvious example is the existence of God. But … Continue reading →

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Believing in the Truth of Genesis

Posted on June 18, 2013 by jim0211

A debate is going on over the initial passages of Genesis, over the level of truth that one ascribes to it. It is often characterized as a choice between a natural, literal interpretation, and mere figurative speech. We are often … Continue reading →

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Ministers in the Church

Posted on June 2, 2013 by jim0211

When we reflect on ministry in the church, we commonly focus on those who are serving in a full-time capacity, perhaps also being paid for their work. However, Scripture actually gives a little different picture than this. And he gave … Continue reading →

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About My “Eternal Perspectives” Blog

Posted on May 19, 2013 by jim0211

In addition to this blog (Whole Reality), I have several more that explore some of the spiritual perspectives described here, but in more detail. For example, some of the ideas about evangelizing modern Western society are practiced in another blog: … Continue reading →

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Face to Face with the Lord

Posted on May 5, 2013 by jim0211

This post was originally written as a reflection for the church council where we attended some years ago. So, it is pretty old. As part of the council, I was asked to present reflections and lead a prayer time before … Continue reading →

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The Natural Reading of Genesis

Posted on April 7, 2013 by jim0211

Recently, I ran across a statement in an article about how to tell whether the Genesis creation account is figurative or not. The statement implied that a natural reading pointed to a literal interpretation, which is a common perspective for … Continue reading →

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A Path in the Light

Posted on March 25, 2013 by jim0211

Here’s a picture that’s been coming together recently. It will take a long time to fully flesh out, but it seems worthwhile to start describing now. It grows upon the “Definition of Discipleship” that I’ve written elsewhere, but expands on … Continue reading →

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Moses and Paul: A Common Heart for Prophecy

Posted on March 10, 2013 by jim0211

Ran across a verse in Numbers recently that I don’t remember having seen before, regarding prophecy. It gave Moses’ perspective, but also reminded me of a Pauline quote that I’ve often pondered. Taken together, they show a common desire for … Continue reading →

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