The Law and the Christian
Image via Wikipedia The Role of the OT Law in the Life of a Christian Four Approaches Does the OT Law apply to the Christian? 1. Yes. All of the Law is for the Christian. It applies to the church in...
View ArticleThe Law and the Christian, Part Two
Image via Wikipedia In my Intro to OT Exegesis class at Wheaton, Dr. John H. Walton described the Law as being at least three things. 1. The Law is the reflection of a particular culture at a...
View ArticleThe Law and the Christian, Part Three
Image via Wikipedia In partial response to Bruce’s comment– Paul’s use of Deut. 25:4 in 1 Corinthians 9 is a difficult problem. I have problems with saying that it is a “proof text.” At first glance,...
View ArticleHow do the food laws apply to me?
Image via Wikipedia Let’s test out of my hypothesis. The question is, how do the food laws apply to the Christian? I have proposed that all of the law applies to the Christian; however, all of it...
View ArticleForgive Onesimus, a Command or a Request?
Image via Wikipedia So I’ve been puzzling over a couple of different statements that Paul makes in his letter to Philemon. In vv. 8-10a, Paul writes, “Though I am bold enough in Christ to command...
View ArticlePaul’s use of the OT in Philippians 1:19
Image by wallygrom (very busy at work) via Flickr Over the last few weeks, I’ve been preaching on the book of Philippians. Paul’s words in Philippians 1:19 have really stood out to me. He writes, For...
View ArticleThe situation behind the book of Hebrews
Image by Brighton photographer via Flickr Awhile back, I preached a message on Hebrews 10:19-25. Here’s how I understand the situation that prompted the mysterious book of Hebrews. The book of Hebrews...
View ArticleDallas Willard on Antinomianism
Image via Wikipedia In his book The Divine Conspiracy, Dallas Willard teaches through the Sermon on the Mount. He offers this assessment of the Western church. If people in our Christian fellowships...
View ArticleHebrews 10:19-25, Perseverance is a Group Project
Image via Wikipedia In Hebrews 10:19-25, the author challenges his audience to persevere in the Christian faith. He gives two reasons for perseverance. 1) Jesus gives us access to God (vv. 19-20)....
View ArticleThe Return of the King (Psalm 98)
Psalm 98 is known as an enthronement psalm. It celebrates God’s sovereign rule over his creation. YHWH, the God of Israel, is the King over all the earth. He is on the throne whether you like it or...
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