There are several difficult portions of Scripture throughout the pages of the Old Testament that can only be properly interpreted in light of the covenant promise. Some of the more … Read more→
Archive for the ‘Miscellany’ Category
Was Adam a Servant or a Son Before the Fall?
One important questions in theology is whether or not Adam was in a state of sonship prior to the fall. The answer to this question has direct implications on our … Read more→
Spurgeon, Driscoll and Tickling the Oyster
I sometimes wish I had a better grasp on the right use of humor for the purpose of grabbing people’s attention. A minister can certainly go too far in this; … Read more→
The Glorious Conquest (Acts 9:1-22)
The audio and video from the June 20, 2010 worship service at New Covenant Presbyterian Church is now online. The text was Acts 9:1-22 and the title, “The Glorious Conquest.” … Read more→
The Patriarchal Revelation of Job
The book of Job gives us a glimpse of the majesty of God and His works in a manner unsurpassed among the patriarchal revelation. Reformed theologians, throughout the history of … Read more→
Improving Your Conversations
It was said of Thomas Halyburton, the great Scottish theologian of the late seventeenth century, that “he abhorred that unedifying converse that is spent in frequent and unseasonable jesting…so common … Read more→
Doctrine Has Consequences
I have loved the study of doctrine since I came to faith in Christ. I couldn’t help but eagerly seek to learn all about the faith I had come to … Read more→
The Three Days of Jonah, Jesus and Paul
There seems to be a connection between Jonah and Saul of Tarsus. Both were nationalistic zealots. Both thought they deserved the grace of God. Both were called to preach the … Read more→
New Oliphint Material
Thanks to the heads up of our friend Jeff Downs of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and Alpha and Omega Ministries, I am pleased to direct our readers’ attention to some … Read more→
Let’s Get Back to the Basics
Every once in a while it is good for veteran Christians to return to the basics of the faith to remind ourselves what it is we believe and why it … Read more→
