God’s Supreme Word (Part 1 of 2)
God has spoken his supreme and final word in the person of his Son. We must listen carefully to the gospel message that God has declared through Jesus so that we do not drift away.
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God has spoken his supreme and final word in the person of his Son. We must listen carefully to the gospel message that God has declared through Jesus so that we do not drift away.
In this conversation, Wyatt and Reverend Dr. John Cleland delve into the London Baptist Confessions of 1644 and 1646, exploring themes of God’s providence, election, and the nature of free grace. They discuss the distinctions between Baptists and Anabaptists, the implications of original sin and free will, and the theological underpinnings of creation and the fall. The dialogue emphasizes the historical context of these confessions and their relevance to contemporary discussions on salvation and obedience.
Jesus sets out for us realistic expectations for his Word and the response it will receive. The four types of soil illustrate a very mixed response: three-quarters will be disappointing, but the good soil will produce a wonderful crop. We need to examine our own hearts as listeners—and we need to take encouragement as we sow the seed of God’s Word. The results will be mixed, but a great harvest will come.
To read the Bible, we need to know grammar, which in the classic sense includes spelling, syntax, and other basic reading skills. We also need to grasp history because the Bible was written in a historical context. We should at least be aware of Ancient Israel, Babylon, and Egypt, and matters of that nature. Hence, to grasp the meaning of Scripture, we must use historical-grammatical interpretation. People sometimes modify the approach slightly to add things like a canonical awareness (biblical theology) or a narrative approach to Scripture (the Yale approach). But all in all, these are implied expansions of the...
Jesus sets out for us realistic expectations for his Word and the response it will receive. The four types of soil illustrate a very mixed response: three-quarters will be disappointing, but the good soil will produce a wonderful crop. We need to examine our own hearts as listeners—and we need to take encouragement as we sow the seed of God’s Word. The results will be mixed, but a great harvest will come.