This week, we ended up covering a lot of territory. First, we talked more about God taking our curse upon himself. Next, we talked about how covenant and election are not the same. Finally, we talked about the theology of the cross versus the theology of glory.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 300 - 309
Genesis 15
Genesis 3
Genesis 22
Hebrews 6:11ff.
Psalm 105
Joshua 24
Romans 9
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Genesis 12
Isaiah 51 and 54
Genesis 17:1
Genesis 28:3
Romans 5
Genesis 1
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We start a new chapter of Kingdom Prologue this week. First, we talk about where the Abraham covenant fits in covenant history. Next, we talk about the covenant of grace. Finally, we talk about how God swore to curse himself if he didn’t keep his promise to Abraham.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 292 - 300
Genesis 12
Romans 4
Galatians 3:8
Genesis 15
Jeremiah 8:18
Psalm 74:13
Hebrews 10:19-20
Genesis 3
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Todd and Chris forge ahead in Kingdom Prologue. First, we talk about the descendants of Noah’s three sons. Next, we talk about a couple of difficult verses in this section. Finally, we get prepared for Abram’s arrival on the scene of covenant history.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 279 - 291
Genesis 10 and 11
Genesis 3
Episode 26: Apologetics and the Canaanite Conquest
Deuteronomy 32:7-9
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Todd and Chris return to Kingdom Prologue this week. First we survey the kingdoms of this world in the pre-fall, post-fall, and Israelite contexts. Next, we talk about the genealogy in Genesis 10. Finally we talk about the Babel episode in Genesis 11 and its reversal at Pentecost.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 269 - 278
Genesis 10
Genesis 11
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This is a long episode, but it is so worth it if you are married, thinking about getting married, or know someone who is married (that should cover just about everyone). Todd discusses four chapters from his doctoral dissertation on divorce. First, he discusses the context and the meaning of Matthew 5:31-32. Next, Todd discusses the way the Church has understood divorce during different ages. Then Todd surveys the different approaches to divorce today in believing churches. Finally, Todd describes his own pastoral approach to divorce. That really sets it apart from the other contemporary approaches. The subject matter is heavy, but we think you will appreciate it. Please let us know either way!
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A Rethinking of the Traditional Divorce Exception Understanding of Matthew 5:31-32 and its Implications for Pastoral Counseling by Todd Bordow
Matthew 5:31-32
Deuteronomy 24:1-4
Deuteronomy 21:10-14
Malachi 2:16
1 Corinthians 10
Deuteronomy 8:3
Matthew 5:20
Matthew 5:21-42
1 Corinthians 7
Hebrews
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We apologize for the audio quality issues in this episode. There was a lawnmower on Todd’s end, and we did our best to minimize the interruption. First, we talked about the sin of Noah and the sin of Ham. Next, we talked about the blessing and the curse oracles that God announced. Finally, we talked about the prophecy of the inclusion of the Gentiles. Let us know what you think!
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 263 - 269
Genesis 9:24-27
Genesis 3
Genesis 5 and 6
Genesis 11
Genesis 9:18 and 22
Genesis 14
Romans 9
Acts 14
Isaiah 60:11
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This is an interesting section of Kingdom Prologue. First, we talk about the covenant of common grace. Next, we talk about the covenant sign of the rainbow. Finally, we talk about blood and how we can eat it outside of a theocracy. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 242 - 262
Genesis 9:8-9
Genesis 6
Genesis 8:21-22
Genesis 9:13
Genesis 3:14ff.
Deuteronomy 32:42
Isaiah 54:8-9
Romans 13
Acts 15
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You’ve heard of republication. But you thought it was only about the Mosaic covenant. Well this week, we talk about republication in the story of Noah. First we talk about covenants of grant. Next, we talk about how Noah was a type of Christ. Finally, we talk about the continuities and the discontinuities between Noah and Christ.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 234 - 241
Genesis 7:1
Genesis 6:8, 18
Genesis 14 and 15
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Our apologies for the audio glitches in this episode. We are experiencing some internet connectivity issues, but they will be resolved shortly. This week we return to Kingdom Prologue and the Flood. First we talk about the architecture of the ark. Next we talk about the theme of Sabbath in the Flood narrative. Finally we talk about rich theology and typology in this story. Please do let us know what you think!
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 225 - 230
Genesis 7:11 and 8:2
Genesis 6
Genesis 1
Genesis 8:20-22
Isaiah 25:10
Building of the ark 6:13-22 1. X
Embarkation 7:1-5 2. X
Flood increases 7:6-12 3. X
Prevailing of the judgment waters 7:13-24 4.
Flood decreases 8:1-14 5. X
Disembarkation 8:15-19 6. X
Building of the altar 8:20-22 7. X
Genesis 8 and 9
Genesis 6:18
Genesis 8:1
Luke 1:72
Genesis 3:15
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This week Chris interviews Pastor Gregory Reynolds about his book The Word is Worth A Thousand Pictures: Preaching in the Electronic Age. First we talk about the book itself. Next we talk media ecology and why it is important. We even have a short discussion about postmodernism. Finally we talk about projects that Pastor Reynolds will be working on in retirement - including poetry. Let us know what you think!
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The Word is Worth a Thousand Pictures
Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman
The Medium is the Massage by Marshall McLuhan
Understanding Media by Marshall McLuhan
Genesis 1
Romans 10:17
2 Corinthians 4
Genesis 3:8
Meredith G. Kline’s lectures at Amoskeag Pres. Church
Ordained Servant magazine
Charis, English Verses by Geerhardus Vos (free)
Charis, English Verses by Geerhardus Vos (hardcopy)
Send Gregory Reynolds an e-mail here or here
Please ask for Gregory Reynolds’ phone number by e-mail
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This week we talk about the Flood. First we talk about literary parallels to the creation account. Next we talk about thematic parallels to the creation account. Finally we talk about the difference between penal judgment and redemptive judgment. Let us know what you think!
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To the Church in Smyrna: The Story of Fikret Bocek
Update on Fikret Bocek’s situation
Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 212 - 225
Genesis chapters 4 and 5
Genesis chapters 6 - 8
Building of the ark 6:13-22 1. X
Embarkation 7:1-5 2. X
Flood increases 7:6-12 3. X
Prevailing of judgment waters 7:13-24 4.
Flood decreases 8:1-14 5. X
Disembarkation 8:15-19 6. X
Building of the altar 8:20-22 7. X
Genesis 3
Psalm 94
2 Peter 3
Word, Water and Spirit by J.V. Fesko
Hebrews 11:7
Genesis 3:8
Genesis 7:16
Isaiah 26:20
Revelation
Genesis 1:2
Romans 7
Genesis 8:20
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This week we talk some more about the worshiping community before the Flood. First, we talk about how we are to behave as Christians in a common grace world. Next, we talk about the role of the altar. Finally we talk about the prophetic role of Noah and Enoch. Let us know what you think!
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To the Church in Smyrna: The Story of Fikret Bocek
Update on Fikret Bocek’s current situation
Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 199 - 210
Genesis 5
Jeremiah 26
1 and 2 Peter
Genesis 3
1 Corinthians 7:14
Acts
Genesis 3:15
Zechariah 1 and 6
The Gilgamesh Epic
The Gilgamesh Epic audio
Genesis 6:3
Revelation
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What was the worshiping community like before Israel - before Abraham? It looked like families gathered around altars. This week, Todd and Chris discuss the spirituality of the Church in Genesis 5. First we look at the end of chapter 4. Then we look at chapter 5. Finally, we consider some misunderstandings and abuses of “patriarchy.”
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To the Church in Smyrna: The Story of Fikret Bocek
Update on Fikret Bocek’s current situation
Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 189 - 198
Listener Survey - please help us out by taking this!
Genesis 4 and 5
Genesis 5:1-6
Genesis 4:25-26
2 Samuel 12
Isaiah 4:1
Isaiah 63:19
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Kings after Lamech sure had a pretty high opinion of themselves! First we focus on that troublesome passage about “the sons of the gods” and the women they took as wives. Next, we talk about the “giborim” and what that really means. Finally we talk about the fulfillment of prophecy. We even cover what we should expect in terms of persecution.
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To the Church in Smyrna: The Story of Fikret Bocek
Update on Fikret Bocek’s current situation
Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 181 - 189
Listener Survey - please help us out by taking this!
Genesis 4:17, 19, 20-23
Genesis 5
Genesis 6:1-4
Genesis 4:24
Genesis 10:8
Genesis 3:15
Revelation 13
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We continue our discussion of common grace this week. This time, we focus on the poor and who should provide for them. First, we consider whether it should be the state. Next, we consider whether it should be the family, Finally, we consider whether the Church ought to take care of all poor people. Please let us know what you think!
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To the Church in Smyrna: The Story of Fikret Bocek
Update on Fikret Bocek’s current situation
Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 172 - 180
Daniel 4:27
Acts
Minority Report, Committee on Foreign Missions
Minority Report audio
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This week, we discuss the worshiping community, and the common grace city-state. First we talk about how important it was that God swore an oath to Cain. Next, we talk about how God uses the State to keep things from being as bad as they could possibly be. Yet we also talk about how the State is like a wild animal that can harm us. Finally, we talk about how we should care for people made in God’s image, no matter our politics.
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To the Church in Smyrna: The Story of Fikret Bocek
Update on Fikret Bocek’s current situation
The Tale of Two Adams by Chris Caughey
Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 161 - 169
Revelation 21:2
Genesis 4:1 - 6:8
Genesis 4:17
Genesis 9
Genesis 4:15
The Oracular Origin of the State by Meredith Kline
The Oracular Origin of the State audio
Psalm 82:6
Romans 13
Genesis 3
Ecclesiastes
Revelation 13
Genesis 11
Daniel
Sergeant York film
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Todd Bordow joins the show as co-host this week. We discuss common grace and common curse. First we talk about what it means for grace and curse to be common. Next, we talk about how these things are not ultimate. Finally, we talk about how common does not mean neutral.
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To the Church in Smyrna: The Story of Fikret Bocek
Update on Fikret Bocek’s current situation
The Tale of Two Adams by Chris Caughey
Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 153 - 160
Genesis 3:16-19
Genesis 4
Romans 13
Hebrews 4
Revelation
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This week we are joined by Kerry Baldwin. She is an independent researcher who is doing some important work. First, we explore the impact that Meredith Kline has had on her thinking about gender. Next, we talk about the debate between complementarianism and egalitarianism. Finally, we discuss abortion.
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The Tale of Two Adams by Chris Caughey
Dare to Think and Flashes of Liberty podcasts with Kerry Baldwin
1 John 4:1
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
067 - Kingdom Prologue - Ch 4 - Answer 3 Objections to Merit and Works
Vindicating the Vixens by Sandra Glahn
Why Is The Gospel Coalition Complementarian?
1 Timothy 2:13
Ephesians 5
Isaiah 66:2
Covenant Theology Under Attack by Meredith Kline
Covenant Theology Under Attack audio
060 - Kingdom Prologue P1 Ch 3 Cultural Mandate
1 Timothy 2:5
Biblical Foundations for Manhood and Womanhood edited by Wayne Grudem
Genesis 2:23
Images of the Spirit by Meredith Kline
Lex Talionis and the Human Fetus by Meredith Kline
How the Pro-life Movement is Aborting a Pro-life Era
The Christian Feminist View of Abortion
Scars Across Humanity by Elaine Storkey
The State in the New Testament by Oscar Cull-man
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There is an important announcement at the end of this episode! Lee and Chris cover two glorious verses this week: Genesis 3:20-21. First, we talk about Adam’s confession of faith. Adam says, “Amen” to God’s promise in Genesis 3:15. Next, we talk about the remarriage of Adam and Eve. Finally, we talk about the way the animal skins God uses to cover Adam and Eve, point forward to Christ’s sacrifice and his righteousness which covers us.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 149 - 153
Genesis 3:15 - 21
Genesis 15:6
“Abram’s Amen” by Meredith Kline
Luke 1:42
Hosea 2:16
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Hosea 2:2-3, 23
Philippians 2:8
Genesis 3:24
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This week, Lee and Chris cover familiar territory in Kingdom Prologue. First, we discuss Genesis 3:15. Kline connects that verse to passages in Revelation 12, Psalm 2, and Daniel 7. Next, we talk about the atonement. God’s love and his justice are not in competition. God demonstrates his love toward us in that he satisfies his own justice by sending his Son to bear the punishment we deserve. Finally, we talk about election. Genesis 3:15 is the first glimpse we get of that doctrine in the Bible.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 143 - 149
Genesis 3:15
Revelation 12
Psalm 2
Daniel 7
Romans 5
1 Corinthians 15
Numbers 24:17
Matthew 4:8
Ezekiel 28
Psalm 24
Deuteronomy 6:13-16, 8:3
John 17:4
Isaiah
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We continue our journey through Kingdom Prologue this week. First, we discuss the common curse. Life is hard, and then we die. Next, we talk about the covenant between the Father and the Son. It is different than the covenant between the Father and Adam. It is also different than the covenant of grace found in Genesis 3:15. Finally we focus on how Christ accomplished our redemption.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 134 - 141
Genesis 3:14-24
Romans 5
Joshua
1 Peter 3:20-22
Kline’s Covenant Theology 1-page handout
Comments on A.A. Hodge’s One-Covenant Construction by M.G. Kline
Comments on A.A. Hodge's One-Covenant Construction audio
Genesis 1 and 2
Hosea 6:7
John 10:18ff.
Matthew 3:15
Galatians 4:4
Isaiah 42, 49, 50, 52, 53
2 Corinthians 4:4
John 6:38
Psalm 2:7-8
John 17:4-5
Luke 22:29-30
Galatians 3:16
Psalm 89:29
Hebrews 5:18
Romans 5:12-21
Genesis 3:15
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Chris and Lee are back this week! First, we talk about God storming into the garden as the Spirit of The Day. Next, we talk about the way God interrogates Adam and Eve. Then we talk about God’s curse upon the serpent. But the best part is the discussion of the first announcement of the gospel in Genesis 3:15.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 128 - 134
Genesis 3:15
Genesis 3:8
Psalm 29
Genesis 3:7
James 3:9
Genesis 2:25
Genesis 3:1
Genesis 3:9-11
John 8:44
1 John 3:8-9
Genesis 12
1 Samuel 17
Colossians 2:15
Romans 16
Revelation 12:10
1 John 5
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Due to technical difficulties, this week’s episode is Meredith Kline himself discussing the material from chapter 5, section 2 of Kingdom Prologue, entitled “Judgment Day.” First, there is a recap of Kline’s exegesis of Genesis 3:8. Next, Kline discusses the interrogation of Adam and Eve, and the cursing of the serpent. Let us know what you think!
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 128 - 134
Genesis 3:8
Genesis 3:14-21
Luke 24
Isaiah 53
Daniel 7
Romans 16:20
Revelation 12
Revelation 19
Revelation 20
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In this episode, Lee and Chris discuss the temptation and fall of Adam and Eve. First, we begin by looking at the serpent and the devil’s use of that other creature. Next, we look at the sins of omission of both Adam and Eve. Finally, we appreciate Kline’s view that Eve converted to the new satanic religion, and became the first missionary of that new religion. But take heart: this episode ends with the gospel!
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Kingdom Prologueby Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 118 – 126
Genesis 2 and 3
Deuteronomy 30;15, 19
Genesis 2:15-17
Romans 5
1 Corinthians 15
Genesis 3:1
Matthew 13
1 John 3
John 8:44
Luke 10:18-19
Romans 16:20
Revelation 12:9
Revelation 20:2
Zechariah 3
Revelation 12
Job
1 Corinthians 6:3
John 5:27
Genesis 3:15
Judges
Philippians 2
2 Thessalonians 2
Genesis 3:6-7
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This week is theological MMA (mixed martial arts). Kline answered three main objections to the principles of merit, simple justice, and the covenant of works. His arguments are strong and forceful, but Lee and Chris press them. Like last week, this also involves the definition of grace. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 110 - 116
Answering Objections to the Covenant of Works by Meredith Kline
Romans 8:30
Romans 5:18
Romans 2:13
Romans 3:9-10
Genesis 1 – 2
Episode 24 – Kline’s Definition of Grace
Romans 11:6
Leviticus 18:5
Deuteronomy 27:26
Luke 17:10
Redefining Merit by Lee Irons
Why I Believe in Monocovenantalism by Michael Bird
Covenant Theology Under Attack by Meredith Kline
Covenant Theology Under Attack audio
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