The mercy that the Lord shows initially will be undone in judgment. But there is grace, restoration, and redemption for those who repent and trust in Christ. Participants: Jim Cassidy, Mark A. Winder, Mark Jenkins
Genesis 18:16–33 — Abraham, the Friend of God
In Episode 57, we see that despite oncoming judgment, the passage underscores the deep relationship between God and Abraham. It is covenantal at its core. Participants: Adam York, Mark A. Winder, Mark Jenkins
Vos Group #48 — The Word as the Instrument of Prophetism
We continue our #VosGroup series in pages 187–190 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the word of God and prophetism. Prophetism is restricted to the word as its instrument. The prophetic ministry was a declarative, spiritual…
1 Corinthians 1:18–20 — The Wisdom of God
Here’s the big pictures of 1 Corinthians 1 and 2, particularly focusing on the wisdom of God as the doctrinal and ethical antithesis to world, and an introduction to Paul’s two-age eschatology. Articles referenced in this episode: Gaffin article Christ…
Moses and Christ in the Epistle to the Hebrews
Jim Cassidy and Camden Bucey speak about the relationship between the Old Covenant and New Covenant in the epistle to the Hebrews. Moses was a servant in God’s house, but Jesus Christ is a faithful son. Christ is the mediator…
Genesis 18:1–16 — Covenant Meal and Confirmation
Genesis 18 provides a prototypical picture of the feast the believers have with their King in the heavenly places. It does so in the context of Sarah demonstrating an imperfect faith in a perfect Savior. Participants: Adam York, Jim Cassidy,…
Hosea 1:10–2:1 — A Great Multitude and Faithful Remnant
Hosea is made us of a series of cycles—of judgment and redemption. Here we begin looking at the first cycle of good news and redemption, as the prophet brings a word of good news. Participants: Jim Cassidy, Mark A. Winder
Vos Group #47 — The Place of Prophetism in Old Testament Revelation
We continue our #VosGroup series in pages 185–188 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the unfolding of God’s plan as it moves from the period under Moses to that of the prophets. Prophetism marks an…
Genesis 17:9–14 — The Sign of the Abrahamic Covenant
Here we seek to answer three questions: First, “What is the meaning of circumcision?” Second, “What is the purpose of circumcision? and third, “To whom is circumcision to be applied” We conclude that the sign of faith is to be applied…
Genesis 17:15–27 — Ishmael Receives the Sign of Faith
God re-names Sarai—again reflecting his covenant promise. And one essential characteristic of the covenant of promise is that covenant community will always be comprised of elect and non-elect. Inseparable from the covenant itself are the parties of the covenant. Participants: Jim…
