Christmas is an Adoption Story: Gleanings from Galatians 4:4–5
At Christmas, Jesus was adopted into the family of Joseph. But how does the Incarnation affect our own relationship with the Father?
Typological Reading Versus Typological Writing (Part Two)
When we rewind the tape and look at the Old Testament from our New Testament perspective, we see that the story really was about Jesus all along.
The New Covenant
In order to truly savor the New Covenant, we must recognize how it both stands in continuity with the previous biblical covenants, yet also stands apart as a uniquely glorious set of promises.
Making Sense of Melchizedek Through the Framework of Progressive Covenantalism
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” Shakespeare was not writing of Scripture, yet it too is a stage on which various figures appear with a part to play. What is Melchizedek’s role in the grand drama of redemptive history?
Applying the Law of Moses to the Christian Life
Are Christians obligated to obey the Old Testament laws? How does one apply these laws to a believer under the new covenant?
The Law of Moses—The Mosaic Covenant Viewed Through Progressive Covenantalism (Part 2)
Paul writes that the law is good if one uses it lawfully (1 Tim. 1:8). So how do Christians, who are no longer under the Mosaic Law, use the law rightly?
The Law of Moses—The Mosaic Covenant Viewed Through Progressive Covenantalism (Part 1)
Christians have long disputed how the Mosaic Law applies to the church today. How does Progressive Covenantalism answer this important question?
The Noahic Covenant within Progressive Covenantalism (Part 2)
The Noahic Covenant is certainly an expression of God’s common grace but not exclusively so. Indeed, it also demonstrates his saving grace as it showcases his steadfast love and previews a greater salvation to come.
The Noahic Covenant within Progressive Covenantalism (Part 1)
How does the Noahic Covenant fit into Scripture? Both by hearkening back to the original creation covenant and by looking ahead to the consummation of the new creation at Christ’s return.
The Creation Covenant According to Progressive Covenantalism: Laying the Right Foundation
Sound structures require firm foundations. Therefore, when constructing biblical and systematic theology, it’s critical to rightly understand the creation covenant, the building block upon which each succeeding covenant will rest.
2.40 Stephen Wellum, David Schrock, Trent Hunter • Interview • “What is Progressive Covenantalism? Part 1”
The ultimate storyline of the Bible finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, but how does this story develop and advance? It does so through the unfolding of various covenants which progressively reveal God’s redemptive plan for his people.
Progressive Covenantalism and 1689 Federalism: Comparing Baptist Covenantal Theologies
How is Progressive Covenantalism different from 1689 Federalism? And do these Baptist covenantal theologies differ from reformed covenant theology?
