Psalm 2 vividly portrays the rebellion of humanity and the triumph of God’s anointed King. This timeless psalm calls all people to submit to Christ’s authority, take refuge in Him, and glorify the Sovereign King.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Here, you’ll find an archive of posts that address the broad exploration of foundational Christian beliefs drawn from both the Old and New Testaments.
Psalm 2 vividly portrays the rebellion of humanity and the triumph of God’s anointed King. This timeless psalm calls all people to submit to Christ’s authority, take refuge in Him, and glorify the Sovereign King.
Psalm 11 challenges believers to trust in the Lord as their refuge, even in the face of danger and uncertainty. Its timeless message calls us to reject fear and place our faith in the God who reigns sovereignly from His heavenly throne.”
Psalm 12 contrasts the faithlessness of humanity with the faithfulness of God, celebrating His protection of the righteous and the enduring purity of His Word. This psalm invites believers to trust in God’s promises and look forward to His ultimate judgment of evil.
The levirate marriage tradition in ancient Israel exemplified God’s provision for preserving family lineage and caring for widows. While it served a specific purpose under the Old Covenant, its principles of redemption and faithfulness find ultimate fulfillment in Christ, our eternal Redeemer.
Grace is the eternal and unmerited favor of God, central to salvation and the Christian life. This post explores the depth of grace, its transformative power, and why it must be proclaimed and lived out in the church today.
God created mankind to glorify Himself, reflect His character, and enjoy a loving relationship with Him. Humanity’s creation is central to God’s eternal plan, demonstrating His love, grace, and justice to all creation, including the angelic realm.
Grace is the foundation of the Christian life, eliminating human effort, pride, and fear while offering freedom, assurance, and hope. This post explores how grace transforms everything it touches, liberating believers to rest in God’s unmerited favor and glorify Him.
The Law of Moses provided Israel with a comprehensive guide to holiness, worship, and societal order, yet it pointed beyond itself to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Through His perfect life and sacrifice, Christ completed the requirements of the Law, ushering in the Dispensation of Grace and inviting believers to live by faith in His finished work.
The genealogies of Christ in Matthew and Luke reveal God’s sovereign plan to fulfill His covenantal promises through Jesus, the legal and biological heir to David’s throne. These lineages highlight the miraculous virgin birth, avoiding the curse of Jeconiah, and affirm Jesus as both the Savior of humanity and the rightful King of Israel.
The Jerusalem Council affirmed that salvation is by grace through faith, not by adherence to the Mosaic Law or cultural customs. This pivotal decision ensured the unity of the early Church and set a timeless precedent for resolving doctrinal disputes.
Psalm 119 is a profound declaration of love for God’s Word, celebrating its power to guide, comfort, and transform. Its timeless truths invite readers to treasure Scripture as their ultimate source of wisdom and strength.
The Dispensation of Promise highlights God’s faithfulness through Jacob’s descendants, who became the twelve tribes of Israel. This period demonstrates how God’s promises to Abraham began to unfold, even amidst trials and transitions.
The Nazarite vow was a powerful expression of devotion and separation unto God, symbolizing a life wholly consecrated to Him. Though no longer practiced today, its principles of holiness and dedication are fulfilled in the believer’s spiritual consecration through Christ.
In his book On the Reliability of the Old Testament, Kenneth A. Kitchen provides a scholarly defense of the historicity of Scripture, challenging the minimalist perspective with evidence from archaeology and ancient inscriptions. Ultimately, the Old Testament’s reliability is affirmed by Jesus Christ Himself, who validated its accounts of creation, Jonah, Isaiah, and prophecies fulfilled in His own life.
The Bible’s descriptions of God “changing His mind” are expressions of His relational nature, helping us understand His interactions with humanity within the framework of His eternal and unchanging purposes. Far from being a contradiction, these passages reveal the consistency of God’s character, demonstrating His justice, mercy, and perfect foreknowledge.