Kline on the Covenant of Works
Yes, our official position is that of the Westminster Standards (WCF 7.2; 19.1,6; WLC 30, 97). That being said, we tend to understand that position somewhat differently than do some others within the…
Ancient Near-Eastern Covenant Distinctions
I believe that sharp distinctions between different kinds of covenants paralleling ancient Near-Eastern texts are not as sure as they once were (Compare NIV Study Bible on Genesis 6). Abram's…
Israel's Fate
Since people often have many different things in mind when they use the word "fate" (e.g. purpose, destiny, or result), we're going to look at the intentions God had in creating the nation of Israel…
Predictions of the Incarnation?
The Old Testament does not hint at the idea that God will become incarnate, or that the Father will send his Son to die for us. Rather, it sets up the expectation that a descendant of David will…
New Testament Judgment
In the New Testament era, God does still bring specific judgments upon certain cultures and behaviors. He does not reserve all temporal judgment until the final judgment. One good proof of this is…
Old Testament Redeemer
There are many passages in the Old Testament that are often considered "messianic." These passages indicate a coming redeemer, though they do not identify Jesus as that redeemer. Generally speaking…
Contradictory Themes Relating to God
In my view of Scripture and theology, those themes in the Old Testament which appear to be contradictions are generally explicable in terms of covenant. God treats some people groups one way, and…