Poplar Springs Baptist: Recent Episodes
Chris Petty
Luke introduces us to the ministry of John the Baptist. John proclaims a baptism of repentance in preparation for the coming of the Messiah.
Luke introduces us to the ministry of John the Baptist. John proclaims a baptism of repentance in preparation for the coming of the Messiah.
After searching for Jesus for three days, his parents find the twelve year old boy in the temple. In response to Mary's questioning of him, Jesus speaks for the first time in the gospel narrative and reveals his self-understanding.
After searching for Jesus for three days, his parents find the twelve year old boy in the temple. In response to Mary's questioning of him, Jesus speaks for the first time in the gospel narrative and reveals his self-understanding.
Simeon and Anna have been waiting all of their lives for God to fulfill his promise to comfort Israel. Upon seeing the baby Jesus, these two credible witnesses testify of the salvation that is in him. In addition, Simeon testifies of the division that he will bring.
Angels reveal the meaning of the humble birth of Jesus to lowly shepherds. The shepherds, Mary, and others exemplify how we should respond to this revelation.
Zechariah learns that God's word always comes to pass as his son John is born. He praises God for visiting and redeeming His people through the Messiah
After hearing Gabriel's announcement of Jesus' birth, Mary visits her relative Elizabeth who is six months pregnant with John the Baptist. Elizabeth's response to their meeting and Mary's song instruct the reader of the significance of the event. Furthermore, these women are examples of those who are blessed by the coming of the Messiah.
The angel Gabriel announces the birth of the uniquely great Son of God to the virgin Mary in fulfillment of his promise.
Gabriel breaks the silence and announces the birth of John the Baptist, the Messiah's forerunner, to the priest Zechariah.
The author of Hebrews instructs us to run the race of the Christian life with endurance. Jesus is our enabler and our example.
The author of Hebrews instructs us to run the race of the Christian life with endurance. Jesus is our enabler and our example.
John warns Gaius of Diotrophes and commends Demetrius to him. Believers must take care to not imitate evil, but to imitate good.
John warns Gaius of Diotrophes and commends Demetrius to him. Believers must take care to not imitate evil, but to imitate good.
The psalmist calls the whole earth to sing to the Lord. We are to proclaim his glory to all peoples. A new vision for PSBC missions is introduced.
Paul instructs believers to put on the whole armor of God so that they might stand against the schemes of the devil.
Paul instructs believers to put on the whole armor of God so that they might stand against the schemes of the devil.
Paul expresses confidence in Philemon's gospel rooted obedience to his request regarding Onesimus.
Paul expresses confidence in Philemon's gospel rooted obedience to his request regarding Onesimus.
Paul's appeal to Philemon to receive Onesimus as a brother reveals that Christian fellowship is shaped and enabled by the gospel.
Paul's appeal to Philemon to receive Onesimus as a brother reveals that Christian fellowship is shaped and enabled by the gospel.
When presenting his final case before God, Job states that if he had not responded to a complaint from his slaves, he would not have an answer before God because all are fashioned by God in the womb. Job's argument is properly applied to the sanctity of all life.
James instructs us on the right way to make plans for our new year and the need to repent for sins of the past year.
James instructs us on the right way to make plans for our new year and the need to repent for sins of the past year.
Jesus demonstrates his claim that he is the light of the world as he heals a blind man physically and spiritually.
In his final remarks to the Colossians, Paul conveys his love and desire for the church.
In his final remarks to the Colossians, Paul conveys his love and desire for the church.
Paul instructs the Colossians regarding how they are to live and speak to those who are outside of the Christian community.
Paul instructs the Colossians regarding how they are to live and speak to those who are outside of the Christian community.
Paul gives instructions regarding how the Lordship of Christ is to transform our household relationships.
Paul gives instructions regarding how the Lordship of Christ is to transform our household relationships.
Paul instructs the Colossians to 1) let the peace of Christ be the final arbiter in their relationships with one another; 2) let the word of Christ dwell in them richly; and 3) do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul instructs the Colossians to 1) let the peace of Christ be the final arbiter in their relationships with one another; 2) let the word of Christ dwell in them richly; and 3) do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul instructs the Colossian believers to put on the "garments" of the new self: compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
Paul instructs the Colossian believers to put on the "garments" of the new self: compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
Paul instructs the Colossian believers to lay aside the "garments" of the old self: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk.
Paul instructs the Colossian believers to lay aside the "garments" of the old self: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk.
Paul instructs the Colossian believers to not allow anyone to judge or disqualify them on the basis of empty and human regulations. They have been filled in Christ.
Paul instructs the Colossian believers to not allow anyone to judge or disqualify them on the basis of empty and human regulations. They have been filled in Christ.
Paul reminds believers that although they were once dead, they have now been made alive together with Christ.
Paul reminds believers that although they were once dead, they have now been made alive together with Christ.
This message addresses two topics: the normal mode of NT baptism and whether or not infant baptism is a biblical concept.
This message addresses two topics: the normal mode of NT baptism and whether or not infant baptism is a biblical concept.
This sermon is part one of an explanation of baptism based upon Col 2:12 and other passages. The question it addresses is whether the baptism mentioned in Col 2:12 and other related passages is referring to Spirit baptism or water baptism.
This sermon is part one of an explanation of baptism based upon Col 2:12 and other passages. The question it addresses is whether the baptism mentioned in Col 2:12 and other related passages is referring to Spirit baptism or water baptism.
Paul describes the "cutting away" of the power of sinful flesh that occurs at conversion. This is the spiritual circumcision that that accompanies the New Covenant.
Paul describes the "cutting away" of the power of sinful flesh that occurs at conversion. This is the spiritual circumcision that that accompanies the New Covenant.
Part five is the climactic last section of William Carey's book, An Enquiry. It appropriately addresses the duty of believers given the commission and promises given by Jesus Christ. This session of our conference offers the same challenge to today's believer.
Part five is the climactic last section of William Carey's book, An Enquiry. It appropriately addresses the duty of believers given the commission and promises given by Jesus Christ. This session of our conference offers the same challenge to today's believer.
In part four of William Carey's book, An Enquiry, he answered objections regarding the sending of missionaries. Those objections are answered once again in this session.
In keeping with part three of William Carey's book, "An Enquiry," this conference message provides an updated status of world evangelization.
In keeping with part three of William Carey's book, "An Enquiry," this conference message provides an updated status of world evangelization.
The second session of our missions conference, this message is an abbreviated history of missions focusing on Peter, Paul, and William Carey.
The second session of our missions conference, this message is an abbreviated history of missions focusing on Peter, Paul, and William Carey.
In his book, William Carey, the "father of modern missions," began by arguing that the Great Commission is binding upon all believers and not just the apostles. Although, we might agree with him in concept, how do we move toward action?
In his book, William Carey, the "father of modern missions," began by arguing that the Great Commission is binding upon all believers and not just the apostles. Although, we might agree with him in concept, how do we move toward action?
Paul warns the Colossians regarding the emptiness of false teaching and encourages them regarding the fullness they have in Christ.
Paul warns the Colossians regarding the emptiness of false teaching and encourages them regarding the fullness they have in Christ.
Paul provides the reason for his writing to the Colossians: he wants them to be protected against false teaching that would lead them away from the sufficiency of Jesus Christ.
Paul provides the reason for his writing to the Colossians: he wants them to be protected against false teaching that would lead them away from the sufficiency of Jesus Christ.
Paul informs the believers of the Lycus Valley of his struggle for them. It has a fourfold purpose for their maturity in Christ, in whom all knowledge and wisdom are stored.
Paul informs the believers of the Lycus Valley of his struggle for them. It has a fourfold purpose for their maturity in Christ, in whom all knowledge and wisdom are stored.
Paul toils to present every man mature in Christ. However, his toil is not in his own strength, but in the strength supplied by God.
Paul toils to present every man mature in Christ. However, his toil is not in his own strength, but in the strength supplied by God.
The content of Paul's message is a Person -- Jesus Christ. That message comes by means of admonishment and teaching for the purpose of maturing of every person in Christ.
The content of Paul's message is a Person -- Jesus Christ. That message comes by means of admonishment and teaching for the purpose of maturing of every person in Christ.
The apostle Paul was given a specific commission to "fulfill" the word of God, by proclaiming the "mystery" of the indwelling Christ.
The apostle Paul was given a specific commission to "fulfill" the word of God, by proclaiming the "mystery" of the indwelling Christ.
Paul states that he rejoices in his suffering for the Colossians and that he is filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the body.
Paul states that he rejoices in his suffering for the Colossians and that he is filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the body.
We were once alienated, hostile in mind, and characterized by evil deeds, but we have now been reconciled by Christ.
We were once alienated, hostile in mind, and characterized by evil deeds, but we have now been reconciled by Christ.
Peter summarizes how we are to live in light of the fact that "the end of all things is at hand."
Peter summarizes how we are to live in light of the fact that "the end of all things is at hand."
Childbearing is a biblical metaphor for hope in pain. This sermon was preached two weeks after a devastating tornado hit our town.
Childbearing is a biblical metaphor for hope in pain. This sermon was preached two weeks after a devastating tornado hit our town.
Paul prays that four marks of a worthy walk will be present in the lives of the Colossian believers.
Paul prays that four marks of a worthy walk will be present in the lives of the Colossian believers.
Paul prays that the Colossians will be filled with the knowledge of God's will so that they will have a walk that is worthy and pleasing to him.
Paul prays that the Colossians will be filled with the knowledge of God's will so that they will have a walk that is worthy and pleasing to him.
Paul gives three evidences for truth of the gospel to the Colossian believers who are being tempted by the false teachers to rely on something else.
Paul gives three evidences for truth of the gospel to the Colossian believers who are being tempted by the false teachers to rely on something else.
Paul thanks God for the faith and love of the Colossians which results from the hope that is laid up for them in heaven.
Paul thanks God for the faith and love of the Colossians which results from the hope that is laid up for them in heaven.
The greeting of the letter of Colossians tells us much about how we should receive this letter.
The psalmist lists the blessings of the man who fears the Lord, many of which are acts of sacrificial love to others.
We must trust in the goodness of God in difficult circumstances, such as an unwanted pregnancy.
The psalmist meditates on Creations proclamation of the glory of God and on the wonderful instruction of Yahweh.
The psalmist meditates on Creations proclamation of the glory of God and on the wonderful instruction of Yahweh.
An exposition of Zechariah's song. Zechariah praises the Lord and prophesies regarding his son's role in preparing the way for the Messiah.
An exposition of Mary's Song. Mary sees the promised birth of Jesus Christ as a reversal of her status and of the status of all people.
A survey of the Writings in the Hebrew Scriptures with an emphasis on the Wisdom Literature.
A survey of the Writings in the Hebrew Scriptures with an emphasis on the Wisdom Literature.
A sermon preached on the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Paul's prayer for the persecuted church serves as a model for us.
A sermon preached on the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Paul's prayer for the persecuted church serves as a model for us.
The Righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the Law in Jesus Christ for all who believe.
The book of Genesis concludes with Joseph's words at death. He makes his brothers promise to carry his bones up from Egypt when God visits them in deliverance.
The book of Genesis concludes with Joseph's words at death. He makes his brothers promise to carry his bones up from Egypt when God visits them in deliverance.
Joseph's brother fear retribution from Joseph after their father dies, but instead Joseph extends forgiveness. Joseph sees the events of his life in light of God's sovereignty.
Joseph's brother fear retribution from Joseph after their father dies, but instead Joseph extends forgiveness. Joseph sees the events of his life in light of God's sovereignty.
Jacob dies and is buried in the Promised Land. His burial in Promised Land points to hope in death and in exile for the people of God.
Jacob dies and is buried in the Promised Land. His burial in Promised Land points to hope in death and in exile for the people of God.
Jacob blesses his sons on his deathbed. His blessings are prophecies concerning the tribes that will come forth from the sons. The most significant of these blessings fall upon Judah and Joseph.
Jacob blesses his sons on his deathbed. His blessings are prophecies concerning the tribes that will come forth from the sons. The most significant of these blessings fall upon Judah and Joseph.
God blesses the younger over the older, Ephraim over Manasseh. God chooses the least likely candidate according to human custom and understanding.
Jacob must leave the Promised Land once again in order to see his son Joseph. God promises to be with him in Egypt and to bring him back. God keeps his promise to Jacob. God's word is trustworthy.
Years earlier, the brothers sold Joseph into slavery. Now, Joseph tests them to see if they will abandon their brother Benjamin to slavery. The brothers pass the test and are reconciled. Joseph recognizes that it was God who sent him to Egypt to preserve for Himself a remnant.
Years earlier, the brothers sold Joseph into slavery. Now, Joseph tests them to see if they will abandon their brother Benjamin to slavery. The brothers pass the test and are reconciled. Joseph recognizes that it was God who sent him to Egypt to preserve for Himself a remnant.
The brothers must return again to Egypt for more food. Joseph has a meal prepared for them, but he gives Benjamin five times the portion of the others. Years earlier, the brothers had responded with hatred when Joseph was favored. How will they respond now to the favoritism given to Benjamin?
Through Joseph, God grants "painful" mercy to the brothers so that they may see the reality of their sin.
Through Joseph, God grants "painful" mercy to the brothers so that they may see the reality of their sin.
After interpreting the dreams of the cupbearer and chief baker, Joseph is eventually released from prison in order to interpret Pharoah's dreams. Pharaoh exalts Joseph to second-in-command over Egypt. Joseph becomes the savior of 'all the earth' through famine and pictures the coming Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.
The story of Joseph in Potiphar's house illustrates the truth that God is with His people in prosperity and adversity.
The story of Joseph in Potiphar's house illustrates the truth that God is with His people in prosperity and adversity.
Joseph's brothers sell him into slavery because of their hatred and jealousy of him. Even though God is not mentioned in the text, His hand of providence is apparent.
Joseph's brothers sell him into slavery because of their hatred and jealousy of him. Even though God is not mentioned in the text, His hand of providence is apparent.
The non-elect line of Esau is powerful. There are powerful kings and chiefs among Esau's descendants before there is any king among Jacob's descendants. Yet, God will fulfill his promise to make Esau's descendants (and all other nations) bow down to Jacob through Jesus Christ.
The non-elect line of Esau is powerful. There are powerful kings and chiefs among Esau's descendants before there is any king among Jacob's descendants. Yet, God will fulfill his promise to make Esau's descendants (and all other nations) bow down to Jacob through Jesus Christ.
God makes a covenant with Jacob and then works throughout his life to make him a faithful covenant partner.
God makes a covenant with Jacob and then works throughout his life to make him a faithful covenant partner.
Rachel's life is defined by childbearing. She tells Jacob that she would rather die than not have children. Ironically, she dies while giving birth to Benjamin. Later, Jeremiah will picture Rachel weeping over her children as they go into exile. Matthew, quoting Jeremiah, again pictures Rachel weeping over her children as Herod massacres the children of Bethlehem in an attempt to kill the newborn King.
Rachel's life is defined by childbearing. She tells Jacob that she would rather die than not have children. Ironically, she dies while giving birth to Benjamin. Later, Jeremiah will picture Rachel weeping over her children as they go into exile. Matthew, quoting Jeremiah, again pictures Rachel weeping over her children as Herod massacres the children of Bethlehem in an attempt to kill the newborn King.
Jacob wrestles with the angel of God. God is preparing him for his encounter with Esau and for his entrance into the Promised Land.
Jacob wrestles with the angel of God. God is preparing him for his encounter with Esau and for his entrance into the Promised Land.
Jesus transforms the symbols of the Passover and instructs his disciples regarding the significance of his death and resurrection. As the Passover Lamb, he is bringing about the New Exodus and New Covenant expected by the prophets and freeing people from the bondage to sin and death.
Jesus transforms the symbols of the Passover and instructs his disciples regarding the significance of his death and resurrection. As the Passover Lamb, he is bringing about the New Exodus and New Covenant expected by the prophets and freeing people from the bondage to sin and death.
Jesus determined to go to Jerusalem where he would suffer and die for the sins of humanity. He calls us to take up our cross and follow him on his journey.
Jesus determined to go to Jerusalem where he would suffer and die for the sins of humanity. He calls us to take up our cross and follow him on his journey.
The Bible reveals many flaws of its great patriarchs. The careful reader of the Bible realizes that God is THE hero of the Bible.
The Bible reveals many flaws of its great patriarchs. The careful reader of the Bible realizes that God is THE hero of the Bible.
Events often have multiple interpretations. The narrator of Genesis allows the reader to form his/her own interpretation regarding the growth of Jacob's flocks. Then, he records the true interpretation of the event.
Events often have multiple interpretations. The narrator of Genesis allows the reader to form his/her own interpretation regarding the growth of Jacob's flocks. Then, he records the true interpretation of the event.
Leah and Rachel compete with one another in childbearing. Leah was unloved, but God gave grace to her. Rachel was undeserving, but God showed her mercy.
Leah and Rachel compete with one another in childbearing. Leah was unloved, but God gave grace to her. Rachel was undeserving, but God showed her mercy.
Rebekah helps Jacob to deceive his blind father in order to steal Esau's blessing. Jacob does indeed receive the blessing in accordance with God's earlier promise in 25:23. God's plan prevails even through human deception.
Rebekah helps Jacob to deceive his blind father in order to steal Esau's blessing. Jacob does indeed receive the blessing in accordance with God's earlier promise in 25:23. God's plan prevails even through human deception.
Because of sin, judgment is passed from one generation to the next. But the pattern is broken by Abraham who passes blessing onto the next generation.
Because of sin, judgment is passed from one generation to the next. But the pattern is broken by Abraham who passes blessing onto the next generation.
A significant issue in the abortion debate is the value of human life. Psalm 8 answers the question, What is man?
A significant issue in the abortion debate is the value of human life. Psalm 8 answers the question, What is man?
In the book of Genesis, a recurring theme is God's choice of the younger over the older, e.g. Jacob over Esau. God often gives victory to the lesser that he might receive glory.
In the book of Genesis, a recurring theme is God's choice of the younger over the older, e.g. Jacob over Esau. God often gives victory to the lesser that he might receive glory.
Jacob personifies both the problem and hope of humanity. His narrative demonstrates that hope will prevail by God's power.
Jacob personifies both the problem and hope of humanity. His narrative demonstrates that hope will prevail by God's power.
The foundation of the Mission of Poplar Springs Baptist Church is the love of God demonstrated toward us through Jesus Christ. God loved us first. His love then enables us to love Him and to love others.
The foundation of the Mission of Poplar Springs Baptist Church is the love of God demonstrated toward us through Jesus Christ. God loved us first. His love then enables us to love Him and to love others.
This sermon is part two of a series on the Mission of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. The first and greatest commandment is to love God.
This sermon is part two of a series on the Mission of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. The first and greatest commandment is to love God.
Genesis 25:7-11 records the obituary of Abraham. He had a "good" life and was buried in hope.
Abraham has other offspring, but Isaac is the sole inheritor of the promise. God's blessing to Abraham's offspring is not based upon physical descent, but upon connection to THE Offspring.
Abraham commands his servant to find a wife for Isaac from his kindred. God sovereignly leads the servant to Rebekah. God ensures the continuation of Abraham's descendants in this dramatic love story.
Sarah dies. Abraham, a "foreigner and sojourner" in the land of Canaan, negotiates a contract with the Hittites to possess property to bury her. Sarah is buried in hope because Abraham's possession of property is in the Promised Land. God is beginning to fulfill his promise that he and his offspring will possess the Promised Land.
Sarah dies. Abraham, a "foreigner and sojourner" in the land of Canaan, negotiates a contract with the Hittites to possess property to bury her. Sarah is buried in hope because Abraham's possession of property is in the Promised Land. God is beginning to fulfill his promise that he and his offspring will possess the Promised Land.
God swore an oath to Abraham in order to encourage the heirs of Abraham to hold fast to the hope set before them.
God swore an oath to Abraham in order to encourage the heirs of Abraham to hold fast to the hope set before them.
As a test of Abraham's faith, God tells him to sacrifice Isaac, his "only" son. But God stops Abraham from carrying the sacrifice out and provides a lamb to be sacrificed instead of Isaac.
Abraham makes a covenant with Abimelech at Beersheba. This encounter with Abimelech contrasts sharply with his previous encounter with him (and Pharaoh). Whereas in the earlier accounts, Abraham lied out of fear, hear he "swears" to not deal falsely.
Abraham makes a covenant with Abimelech at Beersheba. This encounter with Abimelech contrasts sharply with his previous encounter with him (and Pharaoh). Whereas in the earlier accounts, Abraham lied out of fear, hear he "swears" to not deal falsely.
Sarah's son, Isaac, is the son of promise. Hagar's son, Ishmael, is the son of human achievement. Paul uses the story of these two sons as an analogy of those who are free through the promise and those who are enslaved by legalism.
Sarah's son, Isaac, is the son of promise. Hagar's son, Ishmael, is the son of human achievement. Paul uses the story of these two sons as an analogy of those who are free through the promise and those who are enslaved by legalism.
After waiting 25 years, the birth of Isaac is announced. God changes Abraham's and Sarah's laughter of doubt to laughter of joy.
After waiting 25 years, the birth of Isaac is announced. God changes Abraham's and Sarah's laughter of doubt to laughter of joy.
God's program of redemption through Abraham does not depend upon Abraham, but upon the sovereign grace of God.
God's program of redemption through Abraham does not depend upon Abraham, but upon the sovereign grace of God.
Gen 18-19 is a reversal of Gen 13. In Gen 13, Lot chooses the fertile Sodom by sight. Sarah's barrenness contrasts with Sodom's fertility as she and Abraham walk by faith. In Gen 18-19, Sodom becomes barren and Sarah becomes fertile.
Gen 18-19 is a reversal of Gen 13. In Gen 13, Lot chooses the fertile Sodom by sight. Sarah's barrenness contrasts with Sodom's fertility as she and Abraham walk by faith. In Gen 18-19, Sodom becomes barren and Sarah becomes fertile.
In Gen 18:12, Sarah calls Abraham "my lord." Peter points to her as an example of a wife's submission to her husband.
The primary sin of Sodom and Gomorrah was homosexuality. The nature of this sin and the hope of victory in Jesus Christ are explored.
Lot is an example of a father whose family thinks "after the manner of all the earth." Abraham is a father who will command his children in the way of the Lord.
Lot is an example of a father whose family thinks "after the manner of all the earth." Abraham is a father who will command his children in the way of the Lord.
God, the "Judge of all the earth" teaches Abraham a lesson about righteousness and justice. Abraham "barters" with God over the city of Sodom.
Sarah laughs to herself at God's promise that she will bear a son in her old age. God responds rhetorically by asking, "Is anything too hard for the Lord?"
God speaks the second part of his covenant with Abram, promising to make him the father of nations. He changes the names of Abram and Sarai and institutes the rite of circumcision.
God speaks the second part of his covenant with Abram, promising to make him the father of nations. He changes the names of Abram and Sarai and institutes the rite of circumcision.
The heart of the Abrahamic Covenant is the promise that God will be the God of Abraham and his descendants.
Sarai, who is barren, concocts a scheme to have an offspring by her servant Hagar. Hagar despises Sarai and Sarai retaliates. The rejected servant flees, but the Angel of the Lord finds her. Hagar, the "least" of society, has a personal and life-changing encounter with God.
Sarai, who is barren, concocts a scheme to have an offspring by her servant Hagar. Hagar despises Sarai and Sarai retaliates. The rejected servant flees, but the Angel of the Lord finds her. Hagar, the "least" of society, has a personal and life-changing encounter with God.
Even the closest followers of Jesus doubted the resurrection of Jesus. Yet after their encounters with Jesus, they believed and became witnesses for Him. What was it that convinced them?
Even the closest followers of Jesus doubted the resurrection of Jesus. Yet after their encounters with Jesus, they believed and became witnesses for Him. What was it that convinced them?
Abram battles against kings to rescue Lot. Abram recognizes that God is the one who gave him victory and pays a tithe to Melchizedek instead of accepting the King of Sodom's deal.
Abram's and Sarai's sojourn in Egypt anticipates Israel's exodus from Egypt. What God has done in the past, i.e. deliverance of His people, He will do in the future. Both of these events anticipate our deliverance by Jesus Christ.
Abram's and Sarai's sojourn in Egypt anticipates Israel's exodus from Egypt. What God has done in the past, i.e. deliverance of His people, He will do in the future. Both of these events anticipate our deliverance by Jesus Christ.
The Primeval Narrative is the first 11 chapters of the book of Genesis. It is a story of all humanity in rebellion against God. Against this background, God acts decisively by calling Abram.
The Primeval Narrative is the first 11 chapters of the book of Genesis. It is a story of all humanity in rebellion against God. Against this background, God acts decisively by calling Abram.
God un-creates the world by the flood. Noah represents a New Beginning, but he falls like Adam. The problem of human sinfulness will require a greater solution, namely Jesus Christ.
God un-creates the world by the flood. Noah represents a New Beginning, but he falls like Adam. The problem of human sinfulness will require a greater solution, namely Jesus Christ.
God resolved to destroy humankind because of their persistent sinfulness, but God is resolved to save those who trust in Him.
In Gen 1, God spoke light in a dark and chaotic world. By His Son, God spoke light into a sin-darkened world.
The woman ate the forbidden fruit in pursuit of wisdom, but wisdom is found in the fear of the Lord.
The woman ate the forbidden fruit in pursuit of wisdom, but wisdom is found in the fear of the Lord.
The Song of Songs is, among other things, a commentary on a "naked and unashamed" marriage.
The Song of Songs is, among other things, a commentary on a "naked and unashamed" marriage.
The Garden of Eden was a sacred space designed for the humans to fellowship with God. The humans' rebellion against God resulted in their exile from the Garden. Restoration is made possible only in the New Heavens and New Earth.
We were made from dust and return to the dust. But there is a future hope of resurrection for us in Christ.
God rested on the seventh day. Believers in Christ have a future rest promised to them.
The story of the book of Genesis encompasses the life of the reader. It offers a framework within which the reader is to interpret his/her own life.
The story of the book of Genesis encompasses the life of the reader. It offers a framework within which the reader is to interpret his/her own life.