Eschatology precedes soteriology. This little phrase from Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. encapsulates so much of Geerhardus Vos’ eschatological program. The phrase is meant to convey the idea that God has a plan of eschatological, consummated life laid out for Adam even before the fall into sin.  The Covenant of Works was put into place with [...]

Pete Enns continued his series on creation in the Old Testament as cosmic battle for the BioLogos Foundation. The latest is titled Adam is Israel. Enns writes But there is another way. Maybe Israel’s history happened first, and the Adam story was written to reflect that history. In other words, the Adam story is really [...]

In recent years it has become increasingly common for theologians to focus their attention on the sphere in which redemption occurs. The Temple motif from the Garden of Eden to the Heavenly City–New Jerusalem–is traced out in such noteworthy works as O. Palmer Robertson’s Christ of the Prophets, and Understanding the Land of the Bible; [...]

When discussions concerning Biblical Theology arise, it is unusual for Matthew Henry to be mentioned as a model of this grand theological discipline. As a young believer I would often rush home from a Worship service and read Matthew Henry on the particular passage preached that Lord’s Day morning. On one occasion I distinctly remember [...]

We’re full into March and every baseball fan knows what time of year it is.  Furthermore, this is an especially wonderful time of year for true Cub fans.  We have especially elevated spirits and look forward to another potential championship year.  And it’s been especially feverish for that last few.  The 2003 season had a [...]

The context for this passage is the great promise of God. Yes, the context for any and all given passages of Scripture is the promise and the promises of God. But here we have in mind the promise of Genesis 3:15. Adam and Eve deserve death. And so does the serpent. But God does not [...]