What cannot be lost in this is the closing reality: we have been seated. We are seated with Christ in authority and power (Matt 28:18-20).
So it took me twice to record this. The first time the recorder went off at around 30 minutes. I cleaned up my act and removed my horrible jokes. This is the purest form of my book notes for Gaffin's incredible book.
Life Intends to Kill Us
When we learn to die to ourselves in every area of our lives we begin to learn how to die well.
Individuals seeking to understand some of the finer details of these topics will be pleased with the condensed nature of the book and the particularly excellent sections of exegesis as they are presented. For those seeking an introduction into Pauline studies this book is a must have.
In the light of modern interpretation of these events, the emphasis on God’s judgment, redemption and plan are a breeze of fresh air that can be willfully consumed by those willing to read the Bible anew again. Given the brevity of Noah: The True Story individuals of all persuasion should be able to enjoy a Milton-like (minus the poetry) experience of the story of Noah.
This psalm presents an interesting question: is this representative of a covenant individual or the covenant messiah? This individual is seemingly free from any sin. If read quite literally could this be applied to anyone but the messiah?
"as a sign on your hand"
The night I heard those words from her stands in sharp definition, every activity etched in mental stone. I worked so hard to keep busy my hands when a string of absorbing brain teasers was what I needed. Be still my thoughts - Lord Jesus take them captive.
Though the symbolism of the “smoking firepot” can be linked to the darkness and smoke that Moses encountered on Mount Sinai (Exo 19:18), it is more likely that it along with the “blazing torch” are revisited in the pillar of cloud and fire (Exo 13:21).
Sin permeates everyone’s body and mind since all, Jews and Gentiles, have sinned (Rom 3:23). And all are children of wrath. In this way the Jews were just like the “rest of mankind.”