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  • The Puritan View on Christmas: Worship Regulated by Scripture

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    The Puritans’ rejection of Christmas as a celebration within the Church was deeply rooted in their commitment to the regulative principle of worship. This principle, which remains foundational for many Reformed Christians, asserts that only those elements of worship explicitly commanded in Scripture are permissible in the corporate gathering of God’s people. Christmas, as a…

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  • Dispensationalism vs. Biblicism

    The content discusses the conflict between biblicism and dispensationalism. While biblicism demands strict adherence to Scripture’s explicit text, dispensationalism involves inferred principles not found in the Bible. This incongruence highlights the necessity for a hermeneutic compatible with biblical interpretation, exemplified by Reformed theology, focusing on Christ’s fulfillment of Scripture.

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  • How to identify types of Christ in the Old Testament

    Identifying types of Christ in the Old Testament requires a Christ-centered approach to Scripture while honoring its original meaning. Various figures such as Adam, Moses, and David exemplify this typological method. By analyzing patterns of redemption, themes, and using the New Testament as guidance, believers can uncover Christ’s foreshadowing throughout Scripture.

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  • Old Testament People as Types of Christ

    The Old Testament features numerous figures who foreshadow Christ, each illustrating unique aspects of His character and mission. These typological representations, from Adam to Jonah, emphasize Christ as the fulfillment of God’s promises, highlighting His role in redemption and unifying the scriptural narrative around Him as the ultimate Savior.

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  • Understanding the Redemptive-Historical Hermeneutic

    The redemptive-historical hermeneutic interprets Scripture as a unified narrative centered on God’s redemption through Christ. It emphasizes the Bible’s coherence, tracing themes like creation and covenants and highlighting Christ’s fulfillment. Distinct from other methods, it maintains Christ’s centrality in interpretation, aligning with biblical unity and the teachings of Jesus and the apostles.

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