Category Archives: OT Theology

Book Blogging: Paul’s Apostolic Gospel

1 Corinthians 15 is where the best definition of the word gospel can be found in the New Testament and, according to Scot McKnight in The King Jesus Gospel, looking anywhere else is a big mistake (46). McKnight divides 1 … Continue reading

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Book Blogging: The King Jesus Gospel–Story to Salvation

Does your “gospel” include the Old Testament? In the third chapter of The King Jesus Gospel, Scot McKnight says that the ignorance of many Christians about the Old Testament is evidence of how our current gospel culture (see The King … Continue reading

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Psalm 119: A Love Song to Law (Part 4)

Our obedience to God’s commandments arises out of our appreciation for God’s graciousness and mercy to us. We live by God’s commands not because by doing so we are made right in God’s eyes but because we understand them as … Continue reading

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Psalm 119: A Love Song to Law (Part 3)

The salvation of people who lived under the Law was never based upon their perfect obedience to it. The law was given to people who already were in a covenant relationship (fellowship) with God. In the Old Testament, salvation was … Continue reading

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Psalm 119: A Love Song to Law (Part 2)

When the psalmist speaks of his love for God’s law and his delight and love for God’s commandments we somehow feel that this is strange language here. The psalmist’s blessing on those who are faithful and obedient to God’s law … Continue reading

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