Reading 1 John with Exodus

Reading 1 John with Exodus

When put on the backdrop of the Golden Calf story, we are reminded that though we enter into the same type of idolatry as those people, still we have an Intercessor. We have a better Moses, who is Himself our propitiation, able to intercede on our behalf with the Father.

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Law & Gospel: The Narrow Focus

Law & Gospel: The Narrow Focus

Do the biblical writers ever contrast law with gospel? The answer is “Yes.” In fact, such a contrast is vital to our understanding of justification and to living the Christian life.

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Law & Gospel: The Big Picture

Law & Gospel: The Big Picture

The law and gospel each have an expansive range of meaning. Broadly considered, they overlap and are interrelated. More narrowly viewed, they’re distinct.

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Scripture as Supreme Judge

Scripture as Supreme Judge

God has created various spheres of authority within his world such as the family, the government, and the church of Jesus Christ. But within all those spheres of authority, there is a “supreme judge,” namely sacred Scripture.

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Evaluating Theodicies

Evaluating Theodicies

The issue over the existence of evil is a perpetual concern for the Christian church. This article will demonstrate that God intentionally decrees the existence of evil for the express purpose of glorifying his name through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.

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