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The Borrowed Name Is Not Authority
A modest note on Acts 19, where the name of Jesus is not a technique borrowed for spiritual force.
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Authority
A collected route through the journey.
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Forgiveness Is Not an Invisible Add-On
A modest note on the paralysed man, where Jesus joins bodily mercy to divine authority to forgive sins.
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The Authority Question Is Not A Shield
A modest note on Luke 20, where a proper question about authority becomes a shield against repentance.
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The Threat Is Not Discernment
A modest note on Acts 4, threatened silence, and witness that honours authority without making fear lord.
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Astonishment Is Not Discipleship
A modest note on Matthew 7, Christ's authority, and why astonishment at his teaching must become obedient hearing.
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The Church's Authority Is Not Self-Licensing
A modest Anglican-shaped note on Article XX, Scripture, and church authority that must serve the Word it keeps.
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The Whitewashed Wall Is Not Courage
A modest note on Paul's rebuke in Acts 23, conscience, and honouring office without excusing injustice.
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Moses' Seat Is Not Immunity
A modest note on Matthew 23, truthful teaching, and authority that must become servant-shaped under Christ.
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The Keys Are Not Private Property
A modest note on the keys of the kingdom, forgiveness, and why church authority should serve Christ's mercy rather than possess it.