Conquest and Settlement
The books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth reveal God’s work in history and illumine two redemptive themes: safety comes through faith and obedience, and disobedience is of no small consequence.
The books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth reveal God’s work in history and illumine two redemptive themes: safety comes through faith and obedience, and disobedience is of no small consequence.
This article defines the covenant of works and aims to show its connection to the covenant of grace. The author argues that seeing the relationship between the two covenants is essential to seeing the place of the gospel.
The exodus motif shapes much of Isaiah 40-55. This article examines how Isaiah rereads the exodus motif.
The prophets who prophesied after exile pointed to the promises of God that were fulfilled in Christ. This article gives the promises of three of the prophets: Zechariah's prophecy of a new King, Joel's prophecy about the coming of the Spirit, and Malachi's prophecy about the remnant.
What should be the attitude of Christians toward the law of God? The attitude should be shaped by understanding the place of the law through the historic progression of God's revelation. This article explains the role of the law before the fall, after the fall and in the New Testament.
Chapter 1 is an introduction to the book of Jonah. Aspects considered are the date and composition of the book, Israel’s distinctiveness and their covenant infidelity, and the message of the book. Questions for further reflection are at the end of the chapter.
Has the study of history proven the impossibility of believing in the historicity of Adam? This article addresses this question, warning the reader that questioning the historicity of Adam results in a drastic revision of the doctrine of original sin.