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1. The Heidelberg Catechism
(teaching/general teachings)

... language, let alone the German language from that particular time period, let alone theological German from that period, so what I cannot do is comment on whether the new translation is in fact a better ...

2. How to Read Zechariah (especially Zechariah 1-6)
(OT Prophets Commentary/Book of 12 Commentary)

... He makes similar observations showing a similar relationship of the two “burdens” in Zechariah 9-14. The appendix on Kline's book called Glory in Our Midst: A Biblical-Theological Reading of Zechariah's ...

3. Bought with a Price (1 Cor 7:17-24)
(sermons/2012 Sermons)

... and free.  This is not just Paul getting off on a tangent, but is the natural application of the theological foundation to other issues so as to bolster his advice on the main issues at hand.  ...

4. Is Your Body Your Own? (1 Cor 7:1-5)
(sermons/2012 Sermons)

... aloud in worship today too.  It is the first of seven sections where Paul applies the theological foundation to the problem.  Their question was: Is it good for a man not to have sexual relations ...

5. The Body of Christ (1 Cor 6:9-20)
(sermons/2012 Sermons)

1 Cor 6:9-20 is the theological foundation for the second essay in First Corinthians.  Paul expresses, several times, an unwillingness to believe that they do not know the basic things of Christianity ...

6. Tested by Fire (1 Cor 3:5-17)
(sermons/2012 Sermons)

... are an application of the theological foundation we have seen earlier in the letter to this problem of following particular personalities, forming parties, and spintering into competing groups. 1cor3.5-17-testedbyfire ...

7. Understanding Spiritual Things (1 Cor 2:3-3:4)
(sermons/2012 Sermons)

1 Cor 2:3-3:4 includes the second half of the theological foundation Paul has written to address the problem of following personalities, forming parties, and dividing into cliques.  But 1 Cor 3:1-4 ...

8. The Cross Unites Us (1 Cor 1:10-2:2)
(sermons/2012 Sermons)

1 Cor 1:10-2:2 is the part of the first essay that lays out the problem, which in a word is politics in the church, and the first part of the theological foundation on which we can build a solution.  ...

9. Waiting Together for Jesus (1 Cor 1:1-9)
(sermons/2012 Sermons)

... at the problem again in light of that theological foundation, and ends by Paul making a personal appeal (like "imitate me").  This pattern can be helpful for us to use when we confront similar problems ...

10. Eyes to See, Ears to Hear, essays in memory of Al Groves
(reading report/Recommendations)

... in memory of J. Alan Groves, who taught me at Westminster Theological Seminary.  It is a fitting tribute for a humble saint of God.  ...

11. The Downward Spiral of Israel in Judges
(teaching/Copy of Judges Commentary)

... judges in the book of Judges symbolically representing the twelve tribes.  And the book shows the whole nation degenerate into moral and religious chaos.  There is an ideal theological framework laid out ...

12. The Downward Spiral of Israel in Judges
(OT Prophets Commentary/Judges Commentary)

... judges in the book of Judges symbolically representing the twelve tribes.  And the book shows the whole nation degenerate into moral and religious chaos.  There is an ideal theological framework laid out ...

13. The Challenge of Identifying Reformed Essentials
(teaching/Systematic Theology)

... for the lack of theological unity of the mainline denomination.  Theological diversity is even highly praised in many quarters, not just diversity in expression or diversity within the Reformed tradition, ...

14. An Interesting Inheritance (Joshua 13-21)
(teaching/Copy of Joshua Commentary)

... is an incredibly important concern from Genesis forward in Scripture.  Some of the reason that this is underappreciated is certain theological trends in recent times that have neglected the fact that it ...

15. An Interesting Inheritance (Joshua 13-21)
(OT Prophets Commentary/Joshua Commentary)

... is an incredibly important concern from Genesis forward in Scripture.  Some of the reason that this is underappreciated is certain theological trends in recent times that have neglected the fact that it ...

16. Joshua: Not a Movie Script or a History Textbook
(teaching/Copy of Joshua Commentary)

... on each and every king of Israel, for example, but to make a particular theological point.  Thus a historian may tell you that a particular king was really powerful in the region but they are dismissed ...

17. Joshua: Not a Movie Script or a History Textbook
(OT Prophets Commentary/Joshua Commentary)

... on each and every king of Israel, for example, but to make a particular theological point.  Thus a historian may tell you that a particular king was really powerful in the region but they are dismissed ...

18. All Sins Are Not "Created" Equal
(teaching/Systematic Theology)

... letting that bleed over into their everday discourse and practice.  This is not just nitpicking but a very important theological distinction that makes a huge difference in everyday life.   This ...

19. The 2nd Telling of Torah (Deuteronomy 5&7)
(teaching/Copy of Deuteronomy Commentary)

... telling, a theological reflection, on the meaning of that original reason for keeping Sabbath. The tenth commandment is the other one with some notable differences.  The Exodus version uses the same ...

20. The 2nd Telling of Torah (Deuteronomy 5&7)
(OT Torah Commentary/Deuteronomy Commentary)

... telling, a theological reflection, on the meaning of that original reason for keeping Sabbath. The tenth commandment is the other one with some notable differences.  The Exodus version uses the same ...