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The baptism of John was a sacrament of the Old Covenant introduced near the end of its administration.  John’s baptism was a call for national repentance instituted to prepare Israel for the advent of her Messiah; to “…give knowledge of salvation to His people in the forgiveness of their sins” (Luke 1:77).  Soon afterward the… Read more

“The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever” (John 8:35). What does soteriological recapitulation mean, and how can this idea be helpful to the church? The purpose of this essay is to demonstrate several benefits the people of the New Covenant/Testament church can derive from this analogy. Some definitions and… Read more

In what is commonly called the Olivet Discourse – as recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21 – Jesus answers questions asked Him by His disciples; questions which were triggered by His prophecy that the temple was to be so completely destroyed “that there will not be left…one stone upon another…” (Matt. 24:2;… Read more

Part 11 of 11 This is the final post.  As I said two posts ago, I hope that this series has been a benefit to you.  More importantly, I hope that it has been glorifying to God.  In my final statement last post, I identified three activities in which we must be involved as a… Read more

Part 10 of 11 Last post we spent some time examining some verses which include commands or imperatives concerning caring for the needy.  Verses such as Deuteronomy 15:11, which says:  “For the poor will never cease to be in the land; therefore I command you, saying, ‘You shall freely open your hand to your brother,… Read more

Part 9 of 11 I have used the term ‘needy’ many, many times during the previous eight posts.  I have talked about God’s disposition toward the needy, and the call upon us to care for them.  I have explored with you the ontology and attributes of God and His holy acts.  And we have looked… Read more

Part 8 of 11 Before introducing any new material, I think it will be helpful to review what we have covered so far and highlight some of the topics.  In the following posts I will be narrowing down in subject and placing more emphasis upon our call to care for the needy and the afflicted.… Read more

Part 7 of 11 It is not congruent with God’s will of disposition that one beast feed upon another, or that a beast falls upon a man resulting in his injury or death.  It did not fit within God’s dispositional will that a stingray take the life of The Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin.  When the… Read more

Part 6 of 11 I know that some of the concepts I bring up during these posts are difficult to understand.  And it is good for me to be reminded, that while I have been digesting these ideas for weeks and months, you may just be coming into contact with them.  Some of the things… Read more

Part 5 of 11 In the previous post I mentioned the equation equating right belief with godly life.  We critiqued this equation, stating that to reduce the equation to this point is to make an error.  Among the most right-believing persons existing are the demons:  They believe there is one God and shudder in fear… Read more

Part 4 of 11 I grew up in a house that was in a constant state of flux:  we were always remodeling something.  Now I own my own home and it is in the same state.  I was thinking about this class and maybe a better title for this study would be:  Made in God’s… Read more

Part 3 of 11 For my first year of college I went to a small school in El Cajon, CA called Christian Heritage College; I lived in the dorms.  My roommate had quite a collection of Christian music that we listened to often.  And even though that was many years ago I still remember a… Read more

Part 2 of 11 In this and the following posts I plan to give definition to the title:  Made in God’s Image:  Building a Biblical Framework for Human Activity. In the introductory post I highlighted the necessity of consistent and active care for those in need, I also highlighted that this expression of charity is… Read more

Part 1 of 11 I don’t necessarily like to be around people who don’t have consistent access to showers.  I feel uneasy around those who may say the wrong thing at the worst possible moment.  I don’t seek out the hungry and offer them food, or the fatherless and give them guidance and instruction.  I… Read more