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  • Genesis 13 Explained

    Genesis 13 marks a pivotal moment for Abram, contrasting faith and sight through his choices and those of Lot. The narrative highlights Abram’s return to worship and humility, while Lot’s self-serving decisions lead him toward Sodom. This chapter emphasizes trusting God’s promises over appearances and foreshadows Christ’s ultimate fulfillment of God’s covenant.

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  • Genesis 12 Explained

    Genesis 12 represents a key moment in the Bible, marking God’s promise to Abram and the beginning of redemption. Abram’s immediate obedience contrasts with humanity’s pride at Babel. God’s sevenfold promise highlights global significance, ultimately fulfilled through Christ. This chapter underscores faith, God’s faithfulness, and the call to bless all nations.

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  • Galatians 3 Meaning

    In Galatians 3, Paul argues that justification is through faith in Christ, not the Law. He rebukes the Galatians for reverting to legalism, citing Abraham’s faith as a model for righteousness. The Law reveals sin and prepares for Christ, uniting all believers as children of God, regardless of their background.

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  • Galatians 3:19 Meaning

    Galatians 3:19 addresses the purpose of the Mosaic Law, stating it was added to reveal transgressions until Christ, the promised offspring, arrived. Paul emphasizes salvation through grace, not by law, contrasting the temporary nature of the Law with the eternal promise to Abraham, pointing believers toward Christ’s redemptive work.

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  • The Abrahamic Covenant: Dispensationalism vs. Covenant Theology (Pedo- and Credo-baptist)

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    The Abrahamic Covenant is foundational to God’s redemptive plan, illustrating His promises to Abraham regarding land, offspring, and blessing. Dispensationalists interpret it as specific to ethnic Israel with future fulfillment, while Covenant Theology sees it fulfilled in Christ, uniting Israel and the Church, and extending its blessings to all believers.

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  • The Binding of Isaac (Akedah) and Christ

    The account of the Akedah in Genesis 22 reveals typological parallels to Christ’s redemptive work. Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac symbolizes God the Father’s love in sending His Son. The narrative prefigures Christ’s obedience, sacrificial nature, and resurrection, culminated in the provision of salvation, highlighting God’s sovereign grace and faithfulness.

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  • Explaining the Book of Genesis: A Christ-Centered Overview

    The Book of Genesis serves as the foundation for the Bible, detailing God’s creation, covenantal promises, and redemptive purpose for humanity. It consists of primeval history, focusing on creation, sin, and God’s covenant with Noah, and patriarchal history, highlighting Abraham and Joseph, ultimately revealing Christ as the fulfillment of these promises.

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