After many long months of editing and submissions, my article “The Grace of God in the Law of Moses: A Second Look at Israel’s Written Code” is finally published in the Fidei et Veritatis academic journal. For those interested, click on the embedded link above, and here’s the abstract of this work. For centuries, the…
One of the primary confusions that I see within the Christian sphere has to do with attitudes towards law keeping, specifically, God’s law and the ordinances set forth in Scripture. Two attitudes that are prevalent within the church are (1) we are no longer under the law and therefore, we have no guiding law-like system…
Yesterday I preached on the 4th Commandment and spoke to the issue that the Sabbath rest, which is still ongoing, is an invitation for God’s covenant people to commune with Him in His victory and glory due to His ongoing accomplishment in creation and redemption. What a precious Commandment that is really more like Gospel than it…
On Feb. 10 I preached on the 6th Commandment. I was just getting over a bad cold, so, my voice was not exactly up to par. Nevertheless, I pray that you here in this sermon the ring of truth in regards to our Lord’s law. As always, I have attempted to explain the Commandment from…
Last Sunday’s sermon was on the 2nd Commandment, which I explained predominantly from its Ancient Near Eastern context. I pray that you are edified and that this sermon helps to explain the depth of our Lord’s law. THE IMAGE OF YAHWEH GOD: THE 2ND COMMANDMENT
Yesterday I preached on the meaning of the 3rd Commandment with a special emphasis on the divine name of God, YHWH, which is utilized 5321 times in the Old Testament. If you have an interest in the law of God or have ever wondered about the larger scope which this Commandment covers, click here and…
After a number of hours of reflection, anger, disappointment and repentance, and after a number of hours of homework, I finally have a moment to relay a couple of thoughts regarding today’s Obamacare ruling. First, given the nature of the beast and the fact that we live in a post Christian country, this should not…
Happy Mother’s Day and in the spirit of the day, I preached on the 5th Commandment, which can be found HERE. Many blessings to all of you and may YHWH our God be with you always.
OUESTION: How does Paul describe the Christian’s relationship to the Government (c.f. Romans 13)? Compare to Jesus’ statements regarding one’s responsibility to government. What is the precedent of the early church in the book of Acts in regard to obedience to government? How do we apply these biblical principles today? Paul in consistency with the…
HERE is today’s sermon, which covered Exodus 20:2 and what the Law of God is and is not. The four major points discussed; 1) The Law of God is gracious 2) The Law is descriptive of the character of God 3) The Law is an ANE Law Code and not a Western law code. 4)…
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