Author Archives: Keith
Growing in the Grace & Knowledge of the Lord
Over the next few weeks, I will post a summary/interaction/”rewriting” of John Owen’s “On the Mortification of Sin”. Sanctification is a difficult topic and often misunderstood, and I waiver in my understanding and expectation. So, I hope that Mr Owen … Continue reading
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The Steve Deace Show
Yesterday, I went to Des Moines to do my first live radio on the Steve Deace Show. I enjoyed it. They were extremely gracious and easy to talk to. My friend Mark Jicinsky, pastor of Ebenezer Reformed Church, joined me … Continue reading
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The Old Cross and the New
All unannounced and almost undetected there has come in modern times a new cross into popular evangelical circles. It is like the old cross, but different: the likenesses are superficial; the differences, fundamental. From this new cross has sprung a … Continue reading
Genesis 8.21 – “Did God Lift the Curse?”
In Genesis 8.21, after Noah offers a burnt offering to the Lord, we read this strange sentence, “And when the Lord smelled the pleasing aroma, the Lord said in his heart, “I will never again curse the ground because of man…” This hearkens back to 3.17, “And … Continue reading
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Leviticus – Introduction: Tabernacle/New Heaven & New Earth
The Tabernacle as a New Heaven and Earth One last connection before we get into the text of Leviticus. We find the erection of the Tabernacle in Exodus 40 and one interesting feature is the Tabernacle is erected on … Continue reading
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Leviticus – Introduction: Redemption/New Creation
Redemption/Exodus as a New Creation So far, we have creation and fall, and now look at the third component of the overarching narrative – redemption. An important element of the Israelites redemption is to see the connection in Genesis 1 … Continue reading
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Leviticus – Introduction: Adam, a Priest
Adam, a Priest and the Fall The title Leviticus brings to mind priests, so how does Adam relate to the Levitcal Priests? Or, why should you think of Adam as a priest? There is much that can be argued … Continue reading
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Leviticus – Introduction: Creation
Creation and Temple “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth…” We hear that and we immediately set in the context of modern cosmogonies (story of origins), namely, Darwinism. This text addresses those issues, but for now, … Continue reading
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Leviticus – Introduction: The Big Picture
The Big Picture If you are not familiar with the opening narrative of the Bible, now is a good time to read it. Or, if you think are, then now is a good time to revisit it. You cannot spend … Continue reading
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Leviticus – Introduction
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” We read this verse and don’t immediately … Continue reading
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