Discover the true meaning behind the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. These “worthless trophies” were not just motivated by blind obedience, but by a singular, cumulative vision of God’s promise centered in Christ. Learn how Abraham’s faith embodies this vision and why it’s important to understand the true vision of faith for a fulfilling Christian life.
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Discover the importance of the burnt offering in Leviticus and its significance to Christianity. Learn how it represents the ultimate devotion of Jesus Christ to God and how it is the basis for our approach to God.
Is Jesus Really “Up There” Begging God to Forgive You? Read More »
Learn about the blessedness of salvation, which refers to the state of being forgiven and having righteousness imputed to a person without works. This means that believers can rest assured in the forgiveness and inheritance that comes from believing in Jesus. Forgiveness not only grants access to eternal life, but it also qualifies believers to become heirs of God. Sin cannot keep a justified person from the blessings of God. According to Romans 3:26, the blessing of forgiveness also qualifies God to make believers heirs, so that He may be “just and the justifier of Him who believes in Jesus.” If you are seeking assurance of salvation, look no further than the grace of God, who justifies and forgives those who believe in Jesus.
What does Paul mean when he talks about the “blessedness” of a person in Romans 4:6-8? Read More »
Learn about the importance of justification by faith alone in the Old Testament, specifically through the timing of Abraham’s circumcision. While circumcision was seen as a sign of righteousness and faith, it was not the cause of Abraham’s justification. Rather, it was a seal of the righteousness he already had through faith. This emphasizes the importance of justification by faith alone, as opposed to works or law-keeping. Christ is our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, and Old Testament saints were also justified by faith apart from works. Our faith in Christ is what justifies us, and our works are simply a reflection of that faith.
Why was the timing of Abraham’s circumcision so important? Read More »
Learn about the connection between the Gospel and our inheritance in Christ. Christ’s inheritance is the promises made to the fathers, and as our representative, he secures the inheritance for us. The Gospel is all about Christ and his role in securing our salvation and inheritance. God’s salvation is about fulfilling his purpose, which is to produce many sons in glory who are conformed to the image of his firstborn Son, form the Bride as his companion, and form the Body as his Fulness. By embracing Christ and believing the Gospel, we become part of God’s purpose and the fulfillment of his promises. Explore the four main points of this connection in this informative article.
How is the gospel tied to an inheritance? Read More »
Discover how the Gospel was known to people like Abraham and Abel through the promise of the Seed. Abel’s parents were promised the “seed of the Woman” who would crush the head of the Seed of the serpent, and Abraham was promised the Seed through which he would be multiplied. Both believed in the promise, which Galatians calls the Gospel. This promise of salvation through faith in God’s plan of redemption is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, who is the ultimate Seed of the Woman and the promised Messiah. Learn more about the Gospel and Christ’s righteousness at Christians Need the Gospel.
How was the gospel known to people like Abraham and Abel? Read More »
Learn about justification by faith and its implications for believers. Examining Abraham’s justification, we see that he was not regenerated to become a son of God, unlike present-day believers who are sealed with the Spirit of Promise and made heirs. This difference highlights God’s intention for a new creation, where believers are regenerated to become sons of God and justified through faith in Christ. Flesh cannot be justified by the Law, and it is only through faith in Christ that we can be justified before God. Both Abraham and present-day believers were justified by believing in Christ, but present-day believers have the added benefit of being baptized into Him and sharing a heavenly position and blessing as joint heirs with Christ. Explore supporting verses and more on the Christ Our Righteousness hub.
Parables are a storehouse for you to bring out the treasures of whatever doctrine you have been instructed in (good and bad), and through them, you’ll either speak well of the Lord and glorify Him or you’ll speak harsh words against him and show what you really believe about him
The Purpose of Parables Read More »
I’ve been needing to put a “statement of faith” together that summarizes our theological perspective for some time. A number of my writings recently have been a “warmup” for this. This will be posted as a menu item on my site for anyone who has questions about our perpsective. I believe that “statements of faith”
Theological Perogative Read More »
Compare James 1 and 2 Corinthians 3 – This first chapter serves as an introduction to the method used in making striking comparisons between the principles of law and grace. It focuses on two mirrors found in James and 2 Corinthians, in which we see the reflection of our true selves and the glory of
Two Mountains, Four Views – Introductory Chapter (bonus!) Read More »
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