7 Pillars of the Lost Art of Wisdom

 

7 Pillars of Wisdom

Are you seeking wisdom from above? A great place to begin your pursuit is by studying the 7 Pillars of Wisdom spoken of in Proverbs 9:1.

Wisdom has built her house,
She has hewn out her seven pillars.

Wisdom is one of those beautiful gifts that God promises to give liberally to those who ask for it in faith (James 1:5-6). 

When I ask God for something, I usually ask big — because He is a BIG God. And I’ve been earnestly asking God in faith for supernatural wisdom — like that of Solomon. Recently, I was a bit surprised by the answer to that prayer. 

As it turns out, the 7 Pillars of Wisdom are tremendously different than I Continue reading “7 Pillars of the Lost Art of Wisdom”


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Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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Dead to the Law

In What Way Are We Dead to the Law?

 

This question, “In what way are we dead to the law?” is asked in conjunction with a more extensive study that I am undertaking, namely the validity of the Law of God for today. 

I sense in my heart and have been taught that God’s Law IS valid today — yet others disagree. Therefore, I’m setting out to be convinced fully from Scripture — so that I can heartily defend the proper position — with a willingness to be corrected.

The Scriptures Teach We Are Dead to the Law

Paul tells us in Romans 7:4 that we are dead regarding the Law of God. Continue reading “In What Way Are We Dead to the Law?”


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Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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How Christ Fulfilled the Land Promised to Abraham

 

Land Promises to Abraham

Having moved nearly 20 times in the last 15 years, in 7 states, and 14 cities, I have sat in many churches with various teachings.

One of the most problematic doctrines I’ve encountered is the idea that God somehow miscalculated history and had to accommodate the error by instituting the “church age” rather than establishing His kingdom on earth. 

The truth is, I didn’t always see the teaching as problematic — because it was such a prevalent teaching in the church. 

However, through a series of extremely harsh events — including being “excommunicated” from a fellowship of believers — I began looking outside of the traditional mainstream denominational churches to find a place to belong. I must note that the offending church apologized for falsely kicking me out of their church and requested that I come back.

Some things take more than an apology — I was ready to move on.

A book called Character Assassins: Dealing with Ecclesiastical Tyrants and Terrorists introduced me to a new paradigm: Reformed Presbyterianism.

What did I find? 

Covenant Theology and Historical Christian Doctrine

It turns out, dividing the Word of God into two parts, was not the accurate way to divide the word of truth. Plus, there was no historic grounds for this kind of hermeneutic in the early Christian church. The teaching is relatively new — which I will share about momentarily. Continue reading “How Christ Fulfilled the Land Promised to Abraham”


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Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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What Are The Least of The Commandments?

 

Least of These Commandments

I’m setting out to study God’s Law because I trust Jesus when He said that He didn’t come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it.

Jesus also stated that not a jot or tittle would pass away from the Law until everything is accomplished. I understand this to refer to His physical return.

In His same sermon, Christ warned that those who teach others to ignore the least of the commandments of God would be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven, and those who are careful to observe the least of these will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. See Matthew 5:17-19.

So which laws are the least of God’s Commandments?

The answer to this question varies from church to church and denomination to denomination. Some say there are no commandments at all, merely “suggestions.” Others teach a three-fold nature to the law: Ceremonial, Civil, and Moral — and claim we are only obligated to keep the moral.

We know decisively that the sacrificial elements of the Ceremonial Laws are no longer necessary because Christ is the final sacrifice. Now, when we need forgiveness for sins, we don’t have to slay an animal. Rather, we look to Christ, the Lamb of God slain before the foundation of the world.

How do we know which laws are valid today?

But how do we know precisely which laws are ceremonial? And which laws are civil? If they are valid? And if they’re the “least” of these commandments? Or is Jesus merely talking about…

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Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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Bible Verses About the Law of God — My Favorite

 

Verses about the law of god

There are many beautiful Bible verses about the Law of God. What a wonderful and exciting topic. As you are reading through this list, be sure to make a note of the Bible verses about the Law of God that show benefits to those who obey.

Bible Verses About the Law of God in the New Testament

Matthew 5:17-19:

Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to Continue reading “Bible Verses About the Law of God — My Favorite”


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Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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The Roots of Western Civilization Run Straight to The Bible

 

The Roots of Western Civilization

Is there evidence that the roots of Western Civilization dig deep into the God’s law? What will happen if a civil government turns instead to man’s law as the fundamental rule of society?

Why Look to God’s Law to Cultivate the Roots of Western Civilization?

God’s law is perfect, sure, right, pure, true, and altogether righteous. It can restore the soul, make wise men out of simpletons, cause hearts to rejoice, and give understanding to the mind. (Psalm 19:7-11)

The Law of God has the power to make students wiser than their teachers, elders, and even their enemies. (Psalm 119:98-99)

Plus, God’s Law endures forever. It never changes, has the power to free captives, brings life and healing, and causes blessing to the people and nations who love and esteem it. 

Who can say with David, “Oh how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long”?

Read some of my favorite passages on the Law of God. 

The Law of Lives and Nations

Is it any wonder that God-fearing men and women of the past looked to God’s law as the proper and right way to rule their lives and nations?

Now we can understand why in the 14th-century, John Wycliffe was firmly intent on translating the Bible into the common tongue. He wrote, “This Bible is for the government of the people, by the people, and for the people.”

Christendom of past understood her role as “the Israel of God.” They were subject to His law, however unfaithful they may have been at applying it at times. 

Nonetheless, biblical law was accepted as the basis for ruling Christian nations. And so it once was in America. 

The Biblical Roots of American Civilization

The early colonies in America, heavily influenced by the Puritans, sought to bring the rule of God to New England. Thus, on March 2, 1641-2 and April 3, 1644, the New Haven Colony codified that God’s Law would be the law of the Colony. 

Included in these ordinances were these provisions:

      1. God’s Law as the foundation for law and order was agreed upon with the consent of the people.
      2. The judicial law given by Moses and expounded elsewhere in Scripture was a hedge and fence to the moral law.
      3. The only laws of Moses that were invalid were those that had specific reference to Canaan, were types and shadows of Christ, and were ceremonial in nature. 
      4. All other laws of God were to be the ruling factor in all court cases in the Colony. 
      5. Offenders of this law should be under the jurisdiction of the laws of Moses.  

The Least of The Commandments

Thomas Shephard, a highly esteemed Puritan preacher and figure in early colonial New England saw value in the ceremonial aspects of the Law of God also. He saw ceremonial laws as potential applications of the decalogue. 

Shephard was careful not to teach others to disobey even the least of the commandments. 

Those who see the Puritan’s understanding of the law as an unnatural practice for Christians, deny the Bible itself. Christ taught that not a jot or tittle shall pass from the law until He returns physically to earth. 

Instead, those who ignore God’s law as essential and valid for men and nations today have abandoned the teaching of Scripture and the God who changes not. 

Jesus Saw God’s Law As Important for All Time

Matthew opens the earthly ministry of Jesus with His appeal to obey and teach the whole law of God (Matthew 5:17-18) and He closes the book with the same command: 

“All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…teaching them to obey all that I have commanded.” — Matthew 28:18-20

To deny the Law is to deny the purpose of the church and to deny Christ. 

If we don’t attempt to get back to the biblical roots of Western Civilization, we are not a Christian nation. We cannot expect God to shower us with His promises. Blessings come to those who seek to obey all He has commanded. 

When we deny His law, we can expect His curses. See Deuteronomy 28.

This section summarizes and reflects my understanding and insights into The Importance of Law in the Introduction to the Institutes of Biblical Law by R.J. Rushdoony. 

If you are interested in studying the Law of God with me, message me. I’ll help you get signed up for a course.


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Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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