Having thoroughly condemned the theological error which animated the Judaizers, (Namely requirements of the law as a prerequisite for salvation) The Apostle turns his attention to another prevalent error: that…
As we have noted, the pruning judgements of God have stripped the world down to the basic constituent elements of the created order. We considered several of these in our…
Today's message expands on concepts introduced last week. We noted that a silver lining of judgement is the beauty of God's law shinning forth as the veil of obfuscating sin…
As the title of this message indicates, a momentous occasion is recognized in the text at this point. Noah is standing on the doorstep of a new world. We recognize…
Though just 5 verses in length, Psalm 93 introduces an extensive theme for book 4 of the Psalter. This theme is the kingship and authority of Yahweh Himself. In the…
Paul's closing exhortation to the Ephesian church is remarkably similar to his admonitions in Galatians 5. In both cases the apostle pleads with the church to stand firm. The Ephesians…
We continue to note particular aspects of the flood record in Genesis 6-9 which emphasize its significance in scripture. As in other 'event oracles', patterns of God's works are evident…
As we consider the Genesis account of the great flood in its context both immediately and as a jewel strung upon the chain of redemptive history, it becomes apparent that…
It was the works of the Lord to date that captivated the psalmist's sanctified attention and inspired his song of worship. These exalted themes reached soaring heights in the minds…
Here Paul introduces his second illustration to emphasize the distinction between the 'justification by faith alone' gospel and the notion of works enabled salvation. Having introduced the picture of a…