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The Year of Jubilee

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Leviticus 25-Leviticus 26 provides instruction on the Year of Jubilee. This article explains its OT setting, its gospel significance, and its relevance for today. It explains this in light of the five solas of the Reformation.

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Faith and Shame

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From Psalm 25 this article shows how faith can result in shame, for trusting makes you vulnerable.

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Cosmic Praise

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From Psalm 148 this article shows how God restores cosmic praise through his church.

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Preaching the Gospel From the Law

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This article highlights the importance of preaching on the laws of the Old Testament, and provides some hermeneutical principles for understanding this part of Scripture. The author concludes with some practice suggestions for ministers in this regard.

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A Doorkeeper in the House of My God

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In the Old Testament, gatekeepers played a big role in guarding the holiness of the tabernacle and temple in reference to those who were coming to worship. This role was fulfilled in Christ. Today, officebearers serve as gatekeepers, and Christians can be gatekeepers as citizens of their country.

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Out of the House of Bondage: The Old Testament Slavery Laws and Our Redemption in Christ

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This article is about slaves and slavery in the Old Testament, and what this means for slavery and the Christian life today.

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Matthew 24 – Footsteps of the Lord

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This article on Matthew 24 is about the destruction of Jerusalem and the return of Jesus Christ. The signs of the times and the Son of Man is also discussed.

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A Doorkeeper in the House of My God

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This article is about the doorkeepers/gatekeepers of the Old Testament, and then moves to discussing the task of guarding and protecting what we have in the church today.

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Faith and Shame

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This article on shame is about helping hurting and vulnerable Christians. The author also discusses Psalm 25:2.

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We are not saved for believing but by believing. Thomas Taylor
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