Introduction to the Old Testament Semester: 2017 Fall Credit hours: Two Lecturer: David Murray email: [email protected] Office hours: Book a time here. Facilitator: Chris Engelsma Course Description: This course will analyze each Old Testament book in terms of author, date, historical analysis, literary analysis, thematic analysis, New Testament analysis, and original message. Course Objectives: The … Read more

6. Why do believers have to die? Believers do not have to die, but do die to have communion with Christ’s sufferings, to experience Christ’s grace, to be made like Christ’s image, to witness for Christ’s glory, and to bring them into Christ’s presence.       Believers do not have to die but do … Read more

2. What are “the last things”? “The last things” sometimes describe the period between Christ’s first and second comings but usually refer to the end of life, the end of the world, and the unending eternity.   The last things sometimes describe the period between Christ’s first and second comings… Acts 2:16-17 teaches that the … Read more

1. What is eschatology? Eschatology is the Biblical teaching of the Old and New Testaments about how the last things will occur so as to fulfill God’s purpose. Eschatology is the biblical teaching… Eschatology is made up of two Greek words, eschatos (last) and logos (thing or word), which together mean “last things.” There are many eschatologies. Every philosophical … Read more

Opinions differ as to the precise date of Jesus’ birth. There is no adequate reason for questioning the historical accuracy of this date [Dec. 25 as the birth of Jesus]. The objections generally made rest on grounds, which seem to me historically untenable. The subject has been fully discussed in an article by Cassel in … Read more

XIV. Sanctification in Puritan Theology A. The idea of sanctification 1. Sanctification is rooted in the essence of God 2. Sanctification involves both status and condition 3. Sanctification is work of renewal that is comprehensive and moral 4. Sanctification must be expressed in repentance and righteousness B. The agent of sanctification 1. The Triune, covenant … Read more

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VIII. The Puritans on the Covenant of Works           video   |   audio A. Introduction B. Defining covenant C. God’s image and the moral law D. Created in or for a covenant? E. The probationary command F. Creation dues 1. Adam’s faith 2. Adam’s reward G. Grace and merit H. … Read more

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