Why are we here? Where are we going? What is the purpose of life? People have long struggled to answer these questions. One of the wonderful things about the Bible is that, in its pages, we have rock-solid answers. Thanks to the Word of God, there are children all around the world who can answer […]
The Edenic covenant, named for its geographical setting, was established by God for man during the first dispensation, the dispensation of innocence. Our approach is twofold: to consider the Edenic covenant in its biblical context and to consider the timeless principles of the covenant applicable today. A historical contract A definition and overview of the […]
In Exodus 19, Israel is gathered in the wilderness. Delivered from Egypt and from Pharaoh’s armies, the people are at the base of Mount Sinai. Here, the Lord solemnly sets before them the terms of the covenant which would govern the nation’s relationship with Him: “Now therefore, if ye will obey My voice indeed, and […]
The institution of the new covenant unfolds the depth of God’s faithfulness to Israel. This unconditional agreement is made with Israel because they had broken the terms of the earlier Mosaic covenant. The new covenant is rooted in God’s faithfulness rather than Israel’s obedience. It points to a future day when God gathers Israel out […]
To many, chapters 9-11 of Romans seem out of place after eight chapters of explaining the gospel. Why did Paul include this block of teaching? To answer this question, it’s helpful to consider the thought-flow. Questions raised In chapters 1 through 8, Paul shows that his gospel is entirely in keeping with God’s character, as […]
One of life’s big questions “My name is Temple Grandin. I’m not like other people. I think in pictures and I connect them.” This is how the colorful and autistic professor of animal science at the University of Colorado introduces herself. As a person with high-functioning autism, Dr. Grandin has a unique way of thinking […]
The Bible says in 2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth.” To paraphrase, we need to be diligent in our Bible study so that when we stand before God to give an account, we may not be ashamed […]
Covenant Theology and Dispensationalism For the typical believer, the terms covenant theology and dispensationalism can be very confusing. Combined with other theological terms such as premillennialism, amillennialism, preterism, Christian reconstructionism, and progressive dispensationalism, the average believer in any congregation can be easily intimidated by the polysyllabic terminology. However, the serious student of the Word will […]
The setting of the Davidic covenant is the Lord’s response to David’s desire to build a house for Him (2 Sam. 7; 1 Chron. 17). David, the man after God’s own heart, felt it inappropriate that he should be living in luxury while the ark of the Lord dwelt in a tent. Although it was […]