The Covenant in Classical Covenant Theology (Part 2)

Paul Henebury

(Read Part 1.)

If we turn to Covenant theology’s own explanations of their system we find a curious dualism of frankness and subterfuge. I do not use “frankness” in the ethical sense, just in the sense that there is sometimes a willingness to face the text and deal with what it actually says.

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The Covenant in Classical Covenant Theology (Part 1)

Paul Henebury

I think it is fair to say that the whole impetus for the covenants of redemption, works and grace in the Reformed Confessions stems from the assumption that the Old Testament must be read through the lens of the extra light of the New. If that assumption is flawed, as I believe it certainly is, then the whole project is in serious trouble.

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John 15. 16 Bearing Fruit

alex o.

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that remains, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you. This I command you—to love one another. (John 15.16-17 NET)

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Sex Slavery

Sean Fericks

http://graphics.thomsonreuters.com/doc/slaves_fatwa.pdf

How is ISIS sex slavery essentially different from Exodus 21, Leviticus 20, Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 20-22, and the end of Debora’s song (“a woman or two for each man”) in Judges 5?

I am trying to reconcile my absolute disgust for ISIS with the fact that the OT has passages that seem to advocate essentially similar behavior.

Thanks,

Sean Fericks

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Turning from 1Cor8 to 1Cr10 (Dan and Andrew)

Dan Miller

Andrew, I think we can start with ch. 10. In your last PM you said:

1) There may be some basis for your interpretation, but it depends on chapter 10. For your interpretation to be true chapter 10 must indicate that the weak were correct and that eating in the temple is idolatry, because those things aren’t established in chapters 8-9.

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Why does the Bible have to be "inerrant"

Timothy L. Price

I know the position of the forum is “inerrancy”. I don’t question anyone’s right to believe that. But I have to ask the question why?

Can a follower of Christ be solid as a rock and accept the bible as sufficient to lead us unto Christ?

Why do people argue over this point, when our lives and what God has done for us can speak volumes beyond what most often appears to be a philosophical/apologetic point?

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The First Christmas Carol

SharperIron

A sermon (No. 168) delivered on December 20, 1857 by C. H. Spurgeon at the Music Hall, Royal Surrey Gardens.

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14).

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