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Aug 10, 2010

The Gospels, revelation from God, and our Lord Jesus Christ

How do the Gospels present Jesus to us in terms of His relationship to divine revelation? Read more

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Aug 3, 2010

Biblical Theology of the Exodus

Yesterday I posted lessons learned from a study of the relationship between the Exodus and the work of Christ. Below are the biblical premises for the conclusions (i.e., lessons). Read more

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Aug 2, 2010

Lessons from the Exodus: Is the Exodus typological?

Last night I preached on the Exodus and Jesus. Here are some lessons I drew from the study. Read more

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Jul 28, 2010

Jim Hamilton - Biblical Theology and Preaching

Jim Hamilton article on BT and Preaching. Read more

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Jun 23, 2010

Covenant Radio Interview #1 - Vos and Owen

Here's an interview I did with Covenant Radio. We discussed Geerhardus Vos and John Owen. Read more

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Jun 8, 2010

Jim Hamilton on "baptism now saves you"?

Jim Hamilton shares his interpretation of "baptism now saves you" and shares some things he did not say in his sermon. Read more

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Jun 7, 2010

The Garden as the place of the first mountain in a series of mountains

Here's the last sentence: Surely these mountains are symbols of the Old Covenant and the New Covenant and have their foundation in the first mountain-temple, the Garden of Eden. Read more

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Jun 1, 2010

Dr. Jim Hamilton's site - For His Renown

Jim Hamilton teaches at SBTS. His posted articles and book reviews are very rewarding. Read more

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May 8, 2010

Abstract of Vos/Owen dissertation

The thesis of this study is that Geerhardus Vos’ biblical-theological method should be viewed as a post-Enlightenment continuation of the pre-critical federal theology of seventeenth-century Reformed orthodoxy. Vos wrote in the context of the liberalism of the late nineteenth and early twentieth ... Read more

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May 6, 2010

If only it were written by a Presbyterian!

Read it here. Read more

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Apr 28, 2010

Barcellos dissertation available: The Family Tree of Reformed Biblical Theology

The Family Tree of Reformed Biblical Theology: Geerhardus Vos and John Owen - Their Methods of and Contributions to the Articulation of Redemptive History is now available from the publisher. The book argues that Geerhardus Vos' biblical-theological method should be viewed as a post-Enlightenment ... Read more

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Apr 13, 2010

Edenic probation?

What is Edenic probation? Is it biblical? Is it confessional? What is the view of previous Reformed theologians? Read more

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Mar 17, 2010

Book Review of "A Better Way: Jesus and Old Testament Fulfilment"

Ever wanted to read a treatment of biblical theology for everyone? This is it. Read more

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Feb 26, 2010

A Brief Catechism on the Centrality of the Lord Jesus Christ in all of Holy Scripture

Goldsworthy helps us understand the centrality of Christ in Scripture Read more

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Feb 24, 2010

Oehler on Biblical Theology

Gustave Oehler is long dead - absent from the body and present with the Lord. However, he still speaks in his "Theology of the Old Testament." He says, "Biblical The­ology must view the Old Testament in the light of the completed revelation of God in Christ for which it formed the preparation." ... Read more

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Feb 14, 2010

Interadvental Temple Services?

Evangelism, social concern, missions, conferences, family worship, Bible study and prayer, Lord's Day services, work, leisure, vacations, reading John Owen, etc. What's the most important thing on earth? Read more

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