This essay explores how New Testament generosity differs from Old Covenant tithing, focusing on grace, love, and Spirit-led stewardship. Learn practical biblical principles for giving today.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Welcome to the Bible Doctrine library of The Grace and Knowledge Series Blog. This section serves as a comprehensive repository of Systematic Theology where we move beyond surface-level reading to examine the load-bearing beams of the Christian faith. Our objective is to “rightly divide the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15) by recognizing the progressive nature of God’s revelation and the distinct administrations throughout biblical history.
In this library, you will find deep-dive expositions into Theology Proper (the nature of God), Christology (the person of Christ), and Soteriology (the mechanics of salvation). We place a high priority on distinguishing between God’s program for National Israel and the Body of Christ, ensuring that the Dispensation of Grace is understood in its unique, Pauline context. Whether you are investigating the Doctrine of Covenants, the unseen realm of Angelology, or the practical ethics of the Sermon on the Mount, these resources are designed to ground the believer in sound, literal, and context-honoring doctrine.
This essay explores how New Testament generosity differs from Old Covenant tithing, focusing on grace, love, and Spirit-led stewardship. Learn practical biblical principles for giving today.
Scripture presents hope as confident expectation, not a polite “maybe.” From patriarchs to apostles, God’s people leaned on His promises and learned that hope does not shame because God is faithful and Christ is risen.
Anchored in Jeremiah 7:30–34, this essay explains the history and theology of child sacrifice in the Bible. Scripture shows the practice was literal and condemned, records Israel’s reforms, and calls God’s people to protect the vulnerable with truth and compassion.
Jeremiah 31 anchors a balanced case for Israel’s future: the Abrahamic, Land, Davidic, and New Covenants stand together and cannot be canceled. The apostles confirm that God’s gifts and calling remain, and Christ will fulfill every promise.
Moses ascended Sinai under thunder and cloud to receive the Ten Words. After Israel’s golden calf, God renewed the covenant, and the apostles explain how the law’s purpose and limits lead us to Christ.
Genesis claims God created the heavens and the earth together in the beginning. Tracing Scripture’s days, genealogies, and promises yields a Bible-shaped view of the earth’s age and points to the coming new creation where righteousness dwells.
At the Last Supper Jesus declares, “This is my blood of the covenant.” Matthew 26 gathers Sinai, Jeremiah’s promise, and the cross into one cup, anchoring forgiveness now and pledging a future feast when He drinks it new in the Father’s kingdom.
God established circumcision as a sign of His covenant with Abraham, then used it to teach the need for inner renewal. The prophets called for heart-circumcision; the apostles announced it fulfilled in Christ by the Spirit, uniting Jew and Gentile in one people of faith.
God set the rainbow as a covenant promise after the Flood and Scripture later shows it around His throne. The sign assures preservation now so redemption can run, framing judgment with mercy and steadying the church’s worship, patience, and hope.
Romans 12 ends with a pocket proverb that carries the whole chapter’s teaching: “Overcome evil with good.” Across the canon, God uses concise lines to lodge wisdom in the heart and guide a Spirit-shaped, hope-filled life.
Job’s confession that his Redeemer lives anticipates the Messiah’s resurrection and reign. Prophets across the canon confirm that hope and call us to grateful, patient faith today.
From tabernacle glory to church-as-temple, Scripture shows the Spirit now indwells every believer permanently. Learn the difference between indwelling and filling, the Spirit’s many works today, and the hope that steadies the church until Christ returns.
Trumpets are covenant cues across the canon—gathering God’s people, warning of danger, crowning kings, and announcing hope. Numbers 10 anchors the theme and points forward to the last trumpet in Christ.
Scripture says believers are carried to Christ’s presence at death and perfected in holiness while awaiting resurrection. Hidden faithfulness becomes honor, weakness becomes strength, and the Lord rewards what His grace has formed.
Moses’ radiant face after Sinai signaled covenant mercy and holy nearness. The story shows how God’s presence transforms a people through mediated glory and faithful communion.