Israel and the Apple of God’s Eye
According to the New Testament, the apple of God's eye is Jesus Christ and all those, both Jew and Gentile, united to him by faith.
The One Who Enters God’s Rest
God's rest, which has been secured for us by Jesus Christ, remains open to all who believe the gospel.
Introduction to Zechariah
An overview of the historical, theological, and canonical contexts of the book of Zechariah, "the prequel to Revelation."
The Reign of the Resurrected Messiah
When we think about "eschatology" we must begin with the resurrection and reign of Jesus the Messiah. In other words, eschatology is Christology.
Christ the Last Adam, Life-Giving Spirit, and Man of Heaven
Jesus is the Last Adam, life-giving Spirit, and man of heaven, who possesses resurrection life and confers it to his church.
Christ the Firstfruits and Federal Head
Just as sin and death came through Adam, so now life comes through Jesus Christ, and those who belong to him will be raised just as he was.
If Christ Has Not Been Raised…
Denying the resurrection not only makes Christianity meaningless but also has tragic consequences for a world subject to sin and death.
Ananias and Sapphira’s “Strange Fire”
Situating the infamous story of Ananias and Sapphira in its canonical context can answer some of the troubling questions that are often raised.