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The Davidic Covenant — The Unfolding of Biblical Eschatology
from Keith Mathison Mar 05, 2012 Category: Articles
The story of David's rise to the throne of Israel is found in 1 Samuel 16 – 2 Samuel 4. In 1 Samuel 16, David is shown to be God's chosen one and is anointed king by Samuel (1 Sam. 16:1, 12–13). The anointing of David anticipates the founding of the Davidic dynasty, a crucial event in redemptive history.i The anointing of David is also crucial for understanding the Old Testament concept of the Messiah (Heb. mashiah).
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Blessings and Curses — The Unfolding of Biblical Eschatology
from Keith Mathison Feb 27, 2012 Category: Articles
Deuteronomy 27–30 is important for an understanding of biblical eschatology because it contains God's pronouncement of the blessings that will result from obedience to the stipulations of the Mosaic covenant and the curses that will result from disobedience.
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The Promise to Abraham — The Unfolding of Biblical Eschatology
from Keith Mathison Feb 20, 2012 Category: Articles
The call of Abram in Genesis 12:1–9 is a pivotal point in redemptive history.
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Introduction — The Unfolding of Biblical Eschatology
from Keith Mathison Feb 06, 2012 Category: Articles
At various times in her history, different doctrines have been at the center of the church's attention. In the first few centuries after the death and resurrection of Christ, for example, the church struggled mightily to formulate accurately the biblical teaching concerning the Trinity and the Person of Christ. The fruit of this struggle is found in the writings of numerous church fathers and in the Nicene Creed and the Definition of Chalcedon. Many centuries later, during the Reformation, soteriology and ecclesiology became the central focus of much of the church's attention. Debates surrounding those doctrines continue to this day. Eschatology, on the other hand, while not ignored in earlier centuries, truly moved to the forefront of the church's attention in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
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Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) — Summer 2012
from Keith Mathison Jan 25, 2012 Category: Ligonier Academy
The Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) degree program emphasizes the application of theology and the means of grace to ministry. This program is for men who desire a deep knowledge of and greater competence in the practice of ministry and consists of eight required courses and a major written project. Each course is a one-week module focusing on a topic in theology or the practice of ministry. Keep Reading -
Homesick Blues
from Keith Mathison Nov 11, 2011 Category: Articles
One of my favorite songs is "Caledonia" by Dougie MacLean. Dougie is from Scotland, and he refers to the song as a "wee homesickness song." Before reading further, click on the video clip below and listen to the song.
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Church History: Recommended Reading
from Keith Mathison Nov 09, 2011 Category: Articles
Recently, I completed a series of posts listing what I believe to be the most helpful books on each locus of systematic theology. Prior to that I completed a series of posts listing what I found to be the most helpful commentaries on each book of the Bible. What I would like to do now is something similar with church history.
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2011 Fall Conference - Session 7 (R.C. Sproul)
from Keith Mathison Oct 15, 2011 Category: Events
Dr. Sproul began this afternoon’s lecture by asking “Where does God live?” The Bible says He inhabits eternity. That is His residence, and it is a permanent residence because He Himself is from everlasting to everlasting. Keep Reading -
2011 Fall Conference - Session 6 (Michael Morales)
from Keith Mathison Oct 15, 2011 Category: Events
Dr. Morales spoke this afternoon on the exaltation of Christ. He began his lecture with a reading of Psalm 2. Dr. Morales reminded us that in Colossians 3:1, Paul directs the church to seek those things which are above where Christ is at the right hand of God. Keep Reading -
John Calvin: Recommended Reading
from Keith Mathison Jul 29, 2011 Category: Articles
John Calvin (1509–1564) was one of the leading figures among the second generation of Protestant Reformers. His writings were widely distributed throughout Europe and were instrumental in the spread of the Reformation. Books about Calvin and his thought continue to roll of the presses to this very day. The following is a list of some of the best works by and about John Calvin.
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