The Temptation of Jesus Explained
Matthew 4:1–11 comes immediately after Jesus’s baptism. He’s just stepped out of the Jordan, and heaven has opened. The Spirit descends. The Father speaks. “This is My beloved Son.” His identity is named clearly and publicly. Then Matthew tells us what happens next. “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to […]
Why Biblical Theology Matters for Every Christian
The word theology often intimidates Christians. It can feel academic, abstract, or reserved for pastors and scholars. In reality, theology simply asks a foundational question every believer must answer, whether intentionally or not: Who is God, and how do we know Him? Biblical theology offers a framework for answering that question faithfully. It shapes how […]
The Tabernacle and the Metanarrative of Scripture: God’s Redemptive Plan Revealed
The Tabernacle is not merely a historical structure or a collection of ancient rituals. It functions as a theological statement within the broader metanarrative of Scripture. Through its design, restrictions, and function, the Tabernacle reveals foundational truths about God’s holiness, humanity’s sinfulness, and God’s long-term redemptive plan that culminates in Christ. Biblical theology helps readers […]
Biblical Covenants in Scripture: Why They Hold the Bible Together
One of the most helpful claims made in God’s Kingdom through God’s Covenants is also one of the simplest. The authors argue that the covenants form the backbone of the Bible’s metanarrative. Scripture is not a loose collection of stories, laws, and poems. It is a unified account of God’s redemptive work, and that unity […]
Biblical Covenant Framework: How God Relates to His People
The word covenant appears throughout Scripture, spanning both the Old and New Testaments. From Genesis to Revelation, covenant language shapes how God relates to humanity, how promises are established, and how faithfulness is understood. When these passages are read together, it becomes clear that covenant is not a peripheral theme. It is the relational framework […]
God’s Character in Exodus 34:6–7: Mercy, Justice, and Steadfast Love
In Exodus 34:6–7, the Lord reveals His character in one of the most profound self-descriptions in Scripture. This passage, spoken to Moses on Mount Sinai, becomes a theological cornerstone throughout the Old Testament, defining how God’s people understand His mercy, justice, and covenant faithfulness. The Setting: God’s Self-Revelation on Mount Sinai This moment takes place […]
Why Biblical Theology Matters for Every Christian
For many believers, the word theology can sound intimidating, something reserved for pastors, professors, or seminary students. But in reality, theology simply means the study of God. Every Christian who reads Scripture, prays, or seeks to understand who God is, is already engaging in theology. The question isn’t whether we’ll think theologically, but whether we’ll […]
Joseph as a Type of Christ: Foreshadowing Jesus
When we think of Joseph in the Old Testament, many of us remember the man with the “coat of many colors,” betrayed by his brothers, imprisoned unjustly, and later elevated to power in Egypt. When seeing Joseph as a type of Christ, his story in Genesis 37–50 is often told as a lesson in perseverance […]
The Metanarrative of Scripture: God’s Presence in the Tabernacle
From the earliest pages of Scripture, God reveals Himself not only through words but through patterns, symbols, and places that point to His greater story. The Tabernacle in Exodus is one of the clearest examples of this. It’s more than an ancient tent or religious structure, it’s a picture of the gospel and the metanarrative […]
How the Covenants Shape Biblical Theology
Have you ever wondered how we’re supposed to read the Bible, not just study individual verses, but understand it as a whole? That’s the job of biblical theology, and it’s a discipline I didn’t fully appreciate until I read Peter Gentry and Stephen Wellum’s God’s Kingdom through God’s Covenants. Gentry and Wellum define biblical theology […]