Tag Archives: Deuteronomy 30:1-6

The Story of Jesus’ Birth

The story of Jesus’ birth, as traditionally told, is a charming tale that warms the hearts of parents and children alike. This story brings together elements from the accounts of Matthew and Luke and attempts to blend them into a … Continue reading

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A New Covenant With New “Rules”

We have just about wrapped up the prologue of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Last time we concluded that Jesus’ sacrifice and the giving of the Holy Spirit was the beginning of the fulfilment of the law and the prophets, … Continue reading

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The New Covenant: Until Everything Is Accomplished

It turns out that I am not unique in understanding the Sermon on the Mount as a New Covenant document. Others have gotten there long before me, such as John Bergsma, author of The New Covenant Document Is Completed and … Continue reading

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New Covenant: Prologue

Two posts ago I tried to suggest that the place in the New Testament that most resembles the outline of a covenant (as per Dr. Meredith G. Kline’s Treaty of the Great King) is Jesus’ Sermon on the mount, which … Continue reading

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Tabernacles: Our Homegrown Feast

When a group of followers of Jesus Christ freely decides to model their worship calendar on the one provided to the people of Israel as they were being rescued from Egypt, how do they do it? The short answer is: … Continue reading

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