This chapter in the Genesis saga is introduced with the poetry of another Lamech – this man from the elect line of Seth. His contribution of faith in the narrative…
We noted recently from Galatians 4 that a Biblical philosophy of history might be summarized by the phrase: “time measured by the progress of redemption”. Here in the beginning pages…
Book four is introduced with the first and only song written by Moses in the Psalter. A fitting location for this piece of poetry unrivaled in its beauty and depth.…
Galatians chapter 4 contains 2 illustrations to emphasize the distinction between justification by faith and works enabled salvation. These pictures also illuminate the difference the gospel fulfilled effects in the…
Matthew Henry sums up the closing verses of Psalm 89 in a sentence all believers can appreciate: “Sometimes it is not easy to reconcile God's providences with his promises.” The…
As noted in our first sermon on Psalm 89. This song of Ethan the Ezrahite is laid out according to three major themes: 1.) Praise for Yahweh (1-18). 2.) Recounting…
Psalm 89 closes the 3rd book of the Psalter. It serves as a great example of a book three Psalm featuring prominently 3 major themes. First: (1-18) Praise and adoration…
The central purpose for Paul's letter to the Galatians resurfaces with each argument he deploys. The church had begun to entertain the idea that salvation was not exclusively secured by…
Our text today features principle personas and legacies characterizing the fallen human experience. These patterns are so basic to post-fall life that they appear immediately in the history of mankind.…
Missionary Heart (Guest Speaker Fred Cressman)