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Old Testament
Genesis
Introduction to Genesis
Gen 1:1–25 — Maker of Heaven and Earth
Gen 1:26–31 — God’s Viceregent on Earth
Gen 2:1–3 — The Sabbath Consummator
Gen 2:4–15 — The Garden of the Lord
Gen 2:15–17 — The Commandment of Life
Gen 2:18–25 — A Helper for Adam
Gen 3:1–7 — The Breaking of the Covenant
Gen 3:8–13 — Judgment Day
Gen 3:14–15 — The Promised Serpent Crusher
Gen 3:16–19 — East of Eden: Life Under the Curse
Gen 3:20–24 — Exiled in Hope: The Covenant of Grace
Gen 4 — Cain and Abel: Offspring in Conflict
Gen 5 — These All Died in Faith
Gen 6:1–8 — The Deepening Corruption of Mankind
Gen 6:9–22 — Noah and the Ark of Salvation
Gen 7 — Total World Cataclysm
Gen 8 — But God Remembered Noah
Gen 9:1–17 — The Covenant of Common Grace
Gen 9:1–7 — The Cultural Mandate Renewed
Gen 9:8–17 — God’s Covenant Sign in the Clouds
Gen 9:18–29 — Blessed Be the God of Shem
Gen 10:1–11:9 — The Nations Scattered
Gen 11:10–12:3 — Abram’s Call From Babel to the New Jerusalem
Exodus
Introduction to Exodus
Leviticus
Introduction to Leviticus
The Theology of Atonement in Leviticus
Numbers
Introduction to Numbers
Deuteronomy
Introduction to Deuteronomy
Joshua
Introduction to Joshua
Judges
Introduction to Judges
Ruth
Introduction to Ruth
1-2 Samuel
Introduction to 1–2 Samuel
1-2 Kings
Introduction to 1–2 Kings
1-2 Chronicles
Introduction to 1–2 Chronicles
Ezra-Nehemiah
Achaemenid Dynasty
Introduction to Ezra–nehemiah
Esther
Introduction to Esther
Job
Introduction to Job
Suffering and the Triumph of God
Psalms
Introduction to Psalms
Pss 1&2 — Gateway to the Psalter
Pss 3–5 — Lead Me, O LORD
Ps 8 — God’s Glory and Man’s Dominion
Ps 16 — In Your Presence Is Fullness of Joy
Ps 22 — He Cried and God Answered Him
Proverbs
Introduction to Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Introduction to Ecclesiastes
Song of Songs
Introduction to Song of Songs
Isaiah
Introduction to Isaiah
Jeremiah
Introduction to Jeremiah
Lamentations
Introduction to Lamentations
Ezekiel
Introduction to Ezekiel
Daniel
Introduction to Daniel
Hosea
Introduction to Hosea
Joel
Introduction to Joel
Amos
Introduction to Amos
Obadiah
Introduction to Obadiah
Jonah
Introduction to Jonah
Micah
Introduction to Micah
Nahum
Introduction to Nahum
Habakkuk
Introduction to Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Introduction to Zephaniah
Haggai
Introduction to Haggai
Zechariah
Introduction to Zechariah
Malachi
Introduction to Malachi
New Testament
NT Introduction
What Is the New Testament?
The Canon of the New Testament
Gospels
Approaching the Gospels
Reading the Gospels Vertically
Reading the Gospels Horizontally
Redemptive History and the Gospels
The Kingdom of God Future and Present
The Christology of the Gospels
The Ministry of Jesus, Part 1: His Mighty Deeds
The Ministry of Jesus, Part 2: His Authoritative Words
The Ministry of Jesus, Part 3: His Saving Death and Resurrection
The Disciples and Discipleship
Matthew
Intro
Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew
Matthew's Use of Isa 42:1-4 in Matt 12:17-21
Fulfillment Quotations
The People of God in Matthew
Matt 1-2
Matt 1:1–17 — The Genealogy of the Messiah
Matt 1:18–25 — The Savior’s Virgin Birth: God with Us
Matt 2:1–12 — Come and Worship Christ, the Newborn King
Matt 2:13–23 — Jesus, the New Israel
Matt 3-4
Matt 3:1–17 — To Fulfill All Righteousness
Matt 4:1–11 — The Testing of the Incarnate Son
Matt 4:12–25, Part 1 — Jesus Announces the Kingdom
Matt 4:12–25, Part 2 — Repent, for the Kingdom Is at Hand
Matt 5-7
Matt 5:1–12 — Teaching for Members of Christ’s Kingdom
Matt 5:1–12 — The Dynamics of Kingdom Righteousness: Beatitudes 1 and 2
Matt 5:1–12 — The Dynamics of Kingdom Righteousness: Beatitude 3
Matt 5:1–12 — The Dynamics of Kingdom Righteousness: Beatitude 4
Matt 5:1–12 — The Dynamics of Kingdom Righteousness: Beatitude 5
Matt 5:1–12 — The Dynamics of Kingdom Righteousness: Beatitude 6
Matt 5:1–12 — The Dynamics of Kingdom Righteousness: Beatitude 7
Matt 5:1–12 — The Dynamics of Kingdom Righteousness: Beatitude 8
Matt 5:13–16 — Salt and Light in the World
Matt 5:17–18 — The Law of Christ
Matt 5:19–20 — The Higher Righteousness
Matt 5:21–26 — Jesus Teaches and Applies the Sixth Commandment
Matt 5:27–32 — Jesus Teaches and Applies the Seventh Commandment
Matt 5:33–37 — Do Not Lie to One Another
Matt 5:38–42 — Overcoming Evil with Good
Matt 5:43–48 — Love Your Enemies
Matt 6:1–18 — Jesus Reveals the Fatherhood of God
Matt 6:7–15 — The Lord’s Prayer, Part 1: Our Father in Heaven
Matt 6:7–15 — The Lord’s Prayer, Part 2: Hallowed Be Thy Name
Matt 6:7–15 — The Lord’s Prayer, Part 3: Thy Kingdom Come
Matt 6:7–15 — The Lord’s Prayer, Part 4: Thy Will Be Done
Matt 6:7–15 — The Lord’s Prayer, Part 5: Give Us Our Daily Bread
Matt 6:7–15 — The Lord’s Prayer, Part 6: Forgive Us Our Debts
Matt 6:7–15 — The Lord’s Prayer, Part 7: Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Matt 6:19–21 — Treasures in Heaven
Matt 6:22–24 — The Disciple’s Single Vision
Matt 6:25–34 — Seek First the Kingdom
Matt 7:1–6 — Beware of Self Righteousness
Matt 7:7–11 — Ask, and It Will Be Given to You
Matt 7:12 — The Golden Rule
Matt 7:13–14 — The Narrow Gate
Matt 7:15–23 — A Healthy Tree Bears Good Fruit
Matt 7:24–27 — Being a Wise Builder
Matt 7:28–29 — The Divine Authority of Jesus
Matt 8-9
Matt 8:1–4 — Jesus Makes a Leper Clean
Matt 8:5–13 — The Faith of a Roman Centurion
Matt 8:14–17 — He Took Our Illnesses
Matt 8:18–22 — Following Jesus
Matt 8:23–27 — The Sovereign Storm Stiller
Matt 8:28–34 — His Dominion Over Demons
Matt 9:1–8 — His Authority to Forgive Sins
Matt 9:9–13 — His Fellowship with Sinners
Matt 9:14–17 — The New Wine of the Kingdom
Matt 9:18–26 — Laying Hold of Christ by Faith
Matt 9:27–34 — The Blind See and the Mute Speak
Matt 9:35–10:1 — Shepherd of the Scattered Sheep
Matt 10
Matt 10:1–15 — The Mission to Israel
Matt 10:16–31 — Preparing for Persecution
Matt 10:32–39 — Confessing Christ
Matt 10:40–42 — The Apostolicity of the Church
Matt 11-12
Matt 11:1–6 — John’s Prison Perplexity
Matt 11:7–15 — Pressing Into the Kingdom
Matt 11:16–19 — The Unique Wisdom of Jesus’ Gospel
Matt 11:20–27 — The Sovereign Gift of Faith
Matt 11:28–30 — Christ’s Easy Yoke
Matt 12:1–14 — Lord of the Sabbath
Matt 12:15–21 — The Father’s Chosen Servant
Matt 12:22–30 — Plundering the Strong Man
Matt 12:31–37 — The Unpardonable Sin
Matt 12:38–42 — The Sign of Jonah
Matt 12:43–45 — The Parable of the Unoccupied House
Matt 12:46–50 — Jesus’ True Family
Matt 13
Matt 13:1–17 — The Secrets of the Kingdom
Matt 13:18–23 — The Parable of the Sower
Matt 13:24–43 — The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds
Matt 13:44–46 — The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
Matt 13:31–33, 47–50 — The Hidden Empire of the Son of Man
Matt 13:51–52 — Things New and Old
Matt 13:53–58 — A Prophet Without Honor
Matt 14-17
Matt 14:1–12 — A Flashback That Foreshadows
Matt 14:13–21 — They All Ate and Were Satisfied
Matt 14:22–36 — The Master of the Sea
Matt 15:1–20 — Defilement Comes From Within
Matt 15:21–28 — The Faith of a Canaanite Woman
Matt 15:29–16:12 — The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees
Matt 16:13–20 — Peter Confesses That Jesus Is the Christ
Matt 16:21–23 — The Messiah Must Suffer
Matt 16:24–28 — Take Up Your Cross and Follow Christ
Matt 17:1–13 — The Transfiguration of Jesus
Matt 17:14–20 — Faith Like a Mustard Seed
Matt 17:22–27 — Jesus and the Temple Tax
Matt 18
Matt 18:1–10 — Discipleship in Community, Part 1: Humility
Matt 18:12–20 — Discipleship in Community, Part 2: Discipline
Matt 18:21–35 — Discipleship in Community, Part 3: Forgiveness
Matt 19-22
Matt 21:18–32 — The Fruitless Fig Tree
Matt 21:33–46 — The Rejected Stone
Matt 21:33–43 — A Fruitful People
Matt 22:1–14 — The Parable of the Wedding Banquet
Matt 22:15–22 — Jesus Vs. Jewish Nationalism
Matt 22:23–33 — The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Matt 22:34–40 — The Messiah and the Twofold Commandment of Love
Matt 22:41–46 — Whose Son Is the Christ?
Matt 19:1–12 — What God Has Joined Together
Matt 19:13–15 — Do Not Hinder the Children
Matt 19:16–26 — The Rich Young Moralist
Matt 19:27–30 — Heavenly Reward for Christ’s Followers
Matt 20:1–16 — The Parable of Equal Wages for Unequal Work
Matt 20:17–34 — A Ransom for Many
Matt 21:1–17 — The King Enters Jerusalem
Matt 23-25
Matt 23:1–39 — A Heartbreaking Farewell
Matt 24:1–35 — Christ’s Return at the End of the Age
Matt 24:36–25:13 — Awake and Ready
Matt 25:14–30 — Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant
Matt 25:31–46 — The Judgment of the Nations
Matt 26-28
Matt 26:1–29 — Jesus Celebrates the Passover with His Disciples
Matt 26:30–56 — Your Will Be Done: Anguish and Surrender in the Garden
Matt 26:57–75 — On Trial Before the Jewish Council
Matt 27:1–10 — Thirty Shekels and a Guilty Conscience
Matt 27:11–26 — On Trial Before Pilate
Matt 27:27–44 — The Crucified King
Matt 27:45–56 — The Forsaken Son
Matt 27:57–28:15 — The Risen Lord
Matt 28:16–20 — The Great Commission
Mark
Introduction to the Gospel of Mark
Luke
Introduction to the Gospel of Luke
Luke's Two Volume Work
Luke 7:36–50 — Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman
Luke 10:30–37 — The Good Samaritan
Luke 18:1–8 — The Persistent Widow
Luke 18:9–14 — The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Luke 19:1–10 — Zacchaeus the Tax Collector
John
Introduction to the Gospel of John
Acts
Introduction to Acts
The Theology of Pentecost
The Calling of the Gentiles
Missionary Message and Methods in Acts
Use of the Old Testament in Acts
The Life and Ministry of Paul According to Acts
Paul
The Use of "Hellenistic Judaism" in Pauline Studies
Seyoon Kim's Critique of the New Perspective on Paul
The Prison Epistles: The Location of Paul's Imprisonment
Romans
Introduction to Romans
Romans 2:13: Is Paul Coherent?
The Object of the Law Is Realized in Christ: Romans 10:4 and Paul’s Justification Teaching
Paul's Theology of Israel's Future: A Non Millennial Interpretation of Romans 11
1 Corinthians
Introduction to First Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Introduction to Second Corinthians
Galatians
Introduction to Galatians
Gal 1:1–5 — The Magna Carta of Gospel Liberty
Gal 1:6–10 — No Other Gospel
Gal 1:11–12 — Not Man’s Gospel
Gal 1:13–24 — A Trophy of Sovereign Grace
Gal 2:1–10 — The Truth of the Gospel
Gal 2:11–14 — Paul Confronts Peter at Antioch
Gal 2:15–16 — Reckoned as Righteous in Christ
Gal 2:17–21 — No Longer I, but Christ: The Life of Faith
Gal 3:1–5 — The Folly of Adding to the Cross
Gal 3:6–9 — Abraham, the Man of Faith
Gal 3:10–14 — The Curse of the Law
Gal 3:15–18 — God’s Irrevocable Promise
Gal 3:19–20 — Why Then the Law?
Gal 3:21–24 — The Custodian Until Christ
Gal 3:25–29 — Sons of God in Union with Christ
Gal 3:27 — Circumcision and Baptism
Gal 3:28 — Male and Female in Christ
Gal 4:1–7 — No Longer Slaves but Sons
Gal 4:8–20 — Until Christ Is Formed in You
Gal 4:21–25 — Abraham Had Two Sons
Gal 4:26–31 — The Jerusalem Above
Gal 5:1–6 — Faith Working Through Love
Gal 5:7–15 — Love, the Fulfillment of the Law
Gal 5:16–21 — Walking by the Spirit
Gal 5:22–26 — The Fruit of the Spirit
Gal 6:1–6 — The Law of Christ
Gal 6:7–10 — Spiritual Sowing and Reaping
Gal 6:11–14 — The Cross of Christ, Our Glory
Gal 6:15–18 — The Israel of God
Galatians and Romans: The Truth of the Gospel
Galatians and Romans: The Consequences of the Gospel
Ephesians
Introduction to Ephesians
Eph 1:1–2 — Epistle to the Ephesians: Introduction
Eph 1:3–14 — Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ, Part 1
Eph 1:3–14 — Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ, Part 2
Eph 1:3–14 — Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ, Part 3
Eph 1:15–23 — Prayer for Spiritual Illumination
Eph 2:1–3 — Dead in Trespasses and Sins
Eph 2:4–7 — Raised with Christ
Eph 2:8–10 — The New Creation
Eph 2:11–13 — Gentiles No Longer
Eph 2:14–16 — One New Man in Christ
Eph 2:15 — Is the Law Abolished?
Eph 2:17–22 — The Spiritual Temple
Eph 3:1–13 — The Mystery Revealed
Eph 3:14–21 — To Know the Love of Christ
Eph 4:1 — Walk Worthy of the Calling
Eph 4:2–6 — The Unity of the Spirit
Eph 4:7–11 — Gifts of the Ascended Lord
Eph 4:11–16 — The Sinews of the Church
Eph 4:15 — Speaking the Truth in Love
Eph 4:17–24 — The Spirit of Your Mind
Eph 4:25–28 — Members of One Another
Eph 4:29–32 — Do Not Grieve the Spirit
Eph 5:1–2 — Be Imitators of God
Eph 5:3–4 — Sexual Integrity of Saints
Eph 5:5–8 — Living as Heirs
Eph 5:7–9 — You Are Light in the Lord
Eph 5:10–17 — Find Out What Pleases the Lord
Eph 5:16 — Redeeming the Time
Eph 5:18 — Be Filled with the Spirit
Eph 5:19–20 — The Church’s New Song
Eph 5:21 — The Fear of Christ
Eph 5:22–33 — A Profound Mystery, Part 1
Eph 5:22–33 — A Profound Mystery, Part 2
Eph 6:1–4 — The First Commandment with a Promise
Eph 6:1–4 — Will Obedient Children Live Long in the Land? Yes!
Eph 6:5–9 — As Slaves of Christ
Eph 6:10–17 — The Armor of Christ, Part 1
Eph 6:10–17 — The Armor of Christ, Part 2
Eph 6:16–17 — The Armor of Christ, Part 3
Eph 6:17B — The Armor of Christ, Part 4
Eph 6:18 — Pray at All Times in the Spirit
Eph 6:19–24 — Paul, Apostle of the Mystery
Eph 6:24 — Grace to All Who Love Christ in Incorruption
The Ecclesiology of Ephesians
The Ecclesiology of Ephesians, Part 1: Eph 1:1–23
The Ecclesiology of Ephesians, Part 2: Eph 2:1–22
The Ecclesiology of Ephesians, Part 3: Eph 3:1–21
The Ecclesiology of Ephesians, Part 4: Eph 4:1–16
The Ecclesiology of Ephesians, Part 5: Eph 4:25–32; 5:21–6:12
The Ecclesiology of Ephesians, Part 6: Eph 1:1–6:24
Philippians
Introduction to Philippians
Philippians 2:5-11
Colossians
Introduction to Colossians
1 Thessalonians
Introduction to First Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
Introduction to Second Thessalonians
1 Timothy
The Authenticity of the Pastoral Epistles
Introduction to First Timothy
2 Timothy
Introduction to Second Timothy
Titus
Introduction to Titus
Philemon
Introduction to Philemon
Hebrews
Introduction to Hebrews
Heb 8 — The Message of Hebrews: A Better Covenant
Heb 1:1–4 — God Has Spoken in His Son
Heb 1:5–14 — The Son Superior to Angels
Heb 2:1–4 — Such a Great Salvation
Heb 2:5–10 — Made for a Little While Lower Than the Angels
Heb 2:10–18 — The Captain of Our Salvation
Heb 3:1–6 — Greater Than Moses
Heb 3:7–4:2 — Today, If You Hear His Voice
Heb 4:3–10 — Entering God's Rest by Faith
Entering God's Rest by Faith: Realized Eschatology in Hebrews 3:7-4:11
Heb 4:11–13 — The Word of God Is Powerful
Heb 4:14–16 — Our Sympathetic High Priest
Heb 5:1–10 — The God Appointed High Priest
Heb 5:7–10 — The Son Who Learned Obedience
Heb 5:11–6:3 — Solid Food Is for the Mature
Heb 6:4–12 — The Danger of Apostasy
Heb 6:13–17 — God's Unbreakable Oath
Heb 6:18–20 — The Sure and Steadfast Anchor of Our Souls
Heb 7:1–10 — Melchizedek, Priest of God Most High
Heb 7:11–19 — The Law Made Nothing Perfect
Heb 7:20–28 — The Priest Who Lives Forever
Heb 8:1–6 — Our Priest in the True Tabernacle
Heb 8:7–13 — The New and Better Covenant
James
Introduction to James
1 Peter
Introduction to First Peter
1 Peter 1:3-13
2 Peter
Introduction to Second Peter
1-3 John
Introduction to the Epistles of John
Occasion of 1 John
First John 1
First John 2
First John 3
First John 4
First John 5
2 John
3 John
Jude
Introduction to Jude
Revelation
Introduction to Revelation
Topics
Overview
Biblical Theology Hermeneutics
Biblical and Systematic Theology: A Digest of Reformed Opinion on Their Proper Relationship
Prophetic Idiom
Typology, Two Level Fulfillment, and Kline's Critique of Dispensationalism
Walther Zimmerli as Biblical Theologian
The Jesus Storybook Bible
Church Worship Sacraments
Covenantal Worship: Coming to Mount Zion
Covenantal Worship: Holy Signs and Seals
Covenantal Worship: Communion with Christ
A Critique of Tim Keller's Evangelistic Worship
The Oikos Formula
Household Baptism in the New Testament
Must Covenant Children Have a Conversion Experience?
Cessationism
Covenant Theology
Redefining Merit: An Examination of Medieval Presuppositions in Covenant Theology
Response to Merit and Moses: A Critique of the Klinean Doctrine of Republication
The Subservient Covenant: A 17Th Century Precursor of Meredith Kline's View of the Mosaic Covenant
The Use of the Treaty Format in the Mosaic Covenant
Two Adams, Two Covenants of Works
Works in the Mosaic Covenant: A Survey of Major Covenant Theologians
Kline on the Works Principle in the Mosaic Economy
Kline on the Works Principle in the Mosaic Economy: An Exposition
Cultural Political Engagement
The 1788 American Revision of the Westminster Standards
Theonomy and the 1788 American Revision of the Westminster Standards
Some Common Theonomic Arguments
Meredith Kline's View of the Cultural Mandate
The Reformed Theocrats: A Biblical Theological Response
Eschatology
The Four Millennial Views
Grammatical Historical Vs. Typological Hermeneutics
The Kingdom of God From Creation to Consummation
OT Amillennial Exegesis: Ezekiel 40–48, Amos 9, and Isaiah 65
OT Amillennial Exegesis: Daniel 9 and Zechariah 14
NT Amillennial Exegesis: Acts 1:6–8 and Romans 11
NT Amillennial Exegesis: The Book of Revelation
Will There Be a Golden Age Before Christ Returns?
Genesis Debates
Adam and Evolution
Animal Death Before the Fall: What Does the Bible Say?
The Framework Interpretation: An Exegetical Summary
The Gap Theory of Genesis 1:2
Law and Gospel
Countering 10 Arguments Against the Law Gospel Paradigm
The Law in the Hand of Christ
Not Under the Law but Under Grace
Recovering the Marrow Tradition in the Westminster Confession's Doctrine of the Law
Soteriology
Beyond Probation
Davenant’s Hypothetical Universalism: Is It Orthodox?
Aspects of the Doctrine of Justification According to Reformed Theology
Justification and Union with Christ
Justification and God’s Kingdom by Seyoon Kim: A Review Article
Righteousness for the Unrighteous
Sanctification
Trinity and Christology
Biblical Basis of Eternal Generation According to the Church Fathers
The Eternal Generation of the Son
He Descended Into Hell
Projects
Overview
Kingdom of Glory
Title Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Four Key Concepts
Chapter 2: Covenant of Creation
Chapter 3: First Promise
Chapter 4: Common Grace
Chapter 5: Abrahamic Covenant
Chapter 6: Exodus and Theocracy
Chapter 7: Conquest to Kingship
Chapter 8: Exile and Prophetic Hope
Chapter 9: Kingdom Inauguration
Chapter 10: Kingdom Conflict
Chapter 11: Kingdom Consummation
Chapter 12: Benefits of Biblical Theology
Glossary
Bibliography
Covenant Theology
Chapter 1: Introducing Covenant Theology
Chapter 2: The Covenant of Works
Chapter 3: The Covenant of Redemption
Chapter 4: The Covenant of Grace
Chapter 5: Biblical Covenantal Terminology
Chapter 6: The Noahic Covenant of Common Grace
Chapter 7: The Abrahamic Covenant
Chapter 8: The Mosaic Covenant
Chapter 9: The Davidic Covenant
Chapter 10: The New Covenant
Chapter 11: Covenant Theology and the Gospel
Chapter 12: Covenant Theology and the Christian Life
Chapter 13: Covenant Theology and the Sacraments
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