Tag Archives: covenants

We’ll Be Okay

We have a burden to tell the truth, even though we know the world will not listen. Jesus warned His disciples of a fundamental truth: It is not for us to know the Father’s plans for human governments. He reserves … Continue reading

Posted in tribulation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

No Comparison

The whole letter of Hebrews is focused on the New Covenant in contrast to the Old. Many of us recall how Chapter 11 reviews the host of faithful from the Old who are now watching us from Heaven. The New … Continue reading

Posted in bible | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on No Comparison

NT Doctrine — Hebrews 9

The author lays out his core argument: The Covenant of Christ is an eternal covenant rooted in Heaven, not a national covenant rooted on earth, as the Covenant of Moses was. Having just declared that a new covenant was necessary, … Continue reading

Posted in bible | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on NT Doctrine — Hebrews 9

NT Doctrine — Hebrews 2

Angels proper have always been spirit beings who served God as warriors and messengers. When they spoke, it was with divine authority, as if it were the voice of God Himself. Without fail, violating His Word brought His wrath, including … Continue reading

Posted in bible | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on NT Doctrine — Hebrews 2

Eschatology Notes 02

Related to the concept that covenants can have invisible aspects is the whole concept of Two Realms. Heiser is obviously aware of this, having written Unseen Realm, and refers to it often enough, but he lacks the broad sweep of … Continue reading

Posted in teaching | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Eschatology Notes 02

Eschatology Notes 01

I was watching the Heiser videos a second time, taking notes. He said something about a document on his website so I went searching for it. Turns out he had a set of questions he had proposed way back in … Continue reading

Posted in teaching | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Eschatology Notes 01

NT Doctrine — Philippians

Paul’s letter to Philippi was largely a personal note. The church had sent Epaphroditus to Paul in his Roman house arrest during the first trial with a gift and asking after his welfare. While he was there, Epaphroditus got sick … Continue reading

Posted in bible | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on NT Doctrine — Philippians

NT Doctrine — Ephesians 5-6

The whole point of this two-volume series is to highlight the continuity between the Old and New Testaments. One thing we notice is that the ritual conduct under Moses was far more stringent than the broader code of conduct. This … Continue reading

Posted in bible | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

More on Game Parable

Yesterday’s post garnered a lot of attention, more than normal on this blog. Aside from the questions and answers in the comment section, several other questions arose and it all warrants a review together. The obvious point is that our … Continue reading

Posted in teaching | Tagged , , | Comments Off on More on Game Parable

NT Doctrine — Galatians 5

In the previous chapter, Paul pointed out that we should not seek to place ourselves under the guardianship of the Law. Christ died on the Cross to claim His inheritance, and that’s you and I. He ended the Law and … Continue reading

Posted in bible | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on NT Doctrine — Galatians 5