This episode is the first lecture that Chris gave at the Acts 29 Conference on Biblical Theology in Wellington, New Zealand. To access all of the audio files from the conference, please visit: http://gracenet.co.nz/a29conference/. In this lecture, Chris traced the biblical theology of justification from creation to new creation. Enjoy!
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Second Helvetic Confession, Chapter 15
2 Samuel 23:5
Psalm 89:3
Isaiah 24:5
Jeremiah 33:20, 25
Jeremiah 31:35-37
Hosea 6:7
Kingdom Prologue, pp. 14-21
Genesis 2:1-3
Genesis 1:31
Genesis 2:17
Genesis 2:9
Genesis 3:22
Revelation 2:7
Revelation 22:2
Genesis 1:26-28
Ephesians 5:22-33
Matthew 4:1-11
Genesis 3:8
Genesis 3:15
Genesis 15:6
Galatians 3:10-12
Habakkuk 2:4
Leviticus 18:5
Galatians 3:15-19
Galatians 4:4
Romans 5:9
1 Thessalonians 1:10
1 Thessalonians 5:9
Romans 3:25
1 John 4:10
1 Timothy 3:16
Romans 4:25
John 16:33
Revelation 2:26
Revelation 5:5
Revelation 17:4
Heidelberg Catechism 60
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Episode 100 has finally arrived! We had the honor and privilege of interviewing Meredith M. Kline, the son of Meredith G. Kline. You will learn things in this episode that you probably never knew about Meredith G. Kline. There were personal and professional revelations about Meredith G. Kline that neither Todd nor Chris knew. Plus, Meredith M. Kline is a scholar in his own right. Listen and enjoy!
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The Feast of Cover Over by Meredith G. Kline
Abraham’s Amen by Meredith G. Kline
Har Magedon by Meredith G. Kline
Images of the Spirit by Meredith G. Kline
Treaty of the Great King by Meredith G. Kline
God, Heaven and Har Magedon by Meredith G. Kline
Ecclesiastes 5:4
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
Ecclesiastes 7:20
12:11
12:9-14
Zechariah 3
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Since we miscalculated the material we had planned and the weeks ahead of us, we decided to use a sermon that Chris preached in New Zealand for this episode. The sermon is on Ruth 1. Hopefully Meredith Kline’s biblical-theological method will be noticeable in both the content and the style of the sermon. Enjoy!
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Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments by Geerhardus Vos
Ruth 1
Judges
Psalm 22
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Another article is up this week: Comments on an Old-New Error. First we talk about theonomy and typology. Then we talk about theonomy and postmillennialism. Finally, we talk about theonomy and common grace with special attention given to the missionary task of the Church.
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Comments on an Old-New Error by Meredith Kline
Theonomy in Christian Ethics by Greg Bahnsen
Biblical Theology by Geerhardus Vos
Matthew 5:17
Deuteronomy 17
Deuteronomy 24
Romans 11
Revelation 13
Matthew 24
Revelation 1
Romans 8
Habakkuk 2:14
Isaiah 60
Psalm 2
Revelation 19
Genesis 9
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This week we discuss Kline’s article from the mid 1990s called Covenant Theology Under Attack. First, we talk about Kline’s critique of Daniel Fuller. Fuller rejected the idea that God ever related to people on the basis of a works principle. Fuller argued that human obedience could not add to God’s glory. Here, he appealed to Luke 17:10, like many Reformed theologians. Like the authors of Merit & Moses, Fuller also used a speculative, ontological analysis to argue that any reward God might have given Adam would have far exceeded the value of Adam’s obedience. Next, Kline focuses his critique on John Murray because Murray restricted the definition of covenant to involve only the principle of grace. Finally, Kline critiques Murray’s student and successor, Norman Shepherd because Shepherd followed Murray’s covenant theology to its logical conclusion, and Shepherd denied the imputation of the active obedience of Christ to believers.
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Covenant Theology Under Attack (censored version)
Covenant Theology Under Attack (uncensored version)
Covenant Theology Under Attack (audio)
1 Corinthians 15
The Unity of the Bible by Daniel Fuller
Gospel and Law: Contrast or Continuum? by Daniel Fuller
Covenant Theology in Reformed Perspective by Mark Karlberg
Romans 5
Episode 24: Kline’s Definition of Grace
Redefining Merit by Lee Irons
Redefining Merit by Lee Irons (audio)
Creator, Redeemer, Consummator: A Festschrift for Meredith G. Kline
Luke 17:10
Romans 5:14
Matthew 20:1-16
Genesis 3
The Covenant of Grace by John Murray
Collected Writings of John Murray Volume 2
Westminster Confession of Faith 19:1
The Imputation of Adam’s Sin by John Murray
Desiring God by John Piper
Future Grace by John Piper
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This is the last episode about Kingdom Prologue. First, Jesus was incarnate as an ordinary man at his first coming, and he will be dazzlingly bright at his second coming. Next, in the same way, the second person of the Trinity made appearances in the Old Testament. At first, he would come as the angel of the Lord, but appear to people as an ordinary man. But after an episode of judgment, he would appear as the pillars of fire and smoke. Other times, he would appear as the bright glory-cloud after judgment. Finally, the good news is that we do not have to build a ladder to get up to God. God has come down to us in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 369 - 382
Genesis 48
Exodus 23:21
Malachi 3:1
Exodus 14:19
Hebrews 13
Exodus 32
Genesis 15
2 Chronicles 3:1
Genesis 22
Genesis 12:7
Joshua 8:30
Genesis 9
Genesis 18:19
2 Corinthians 3
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There is some recap this week. Kline covers some familiar territory. First, we talk about the family authority structure and government. Next, we talk about Kline’s argument for infant baptism, since it is superior. Finally, we talk about how Abraham’s time is a model for us as we live with unbelievers.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 356 - 369
Genesis 49
Psalm 105:15
Romans 11
Ephesians 6
1 Corinthians 7:14
Romans 9 - 11
Genesis 13:17
Genesis 14
Genesis 47:7
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Meredith Kline was very critical of Dispensationalism. This week, Todd and Chris discuss Dispensationalism compared with covenant theology or biblical theology. First, we talk about how Dispensationalists interpret the Bible. Next, we talk about how Dispensationalists understand types and their fulfillment. Finally, we talk about how Dispensationalism is at odds with the gospel. We also talk about the millennium.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 340 - 355
Jeremiah 30:9
Hosea 3:5
Romans 11
Ephesians 2:19
Hebrews 11
Hebrews 12:22
Revelation 21
Hebrews 8:13
Matthew 5
1 Corinthians 3:21
Galatians 3:19
Isaiah 60
1 Corinthians 10
Judges
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We have talked about two-level fulfillment before. This week we talk about it in much more depth. First, we talk about the promises of the covenant. Next, we talk about the kingdom. Finally, we talk about the people of the kingdom.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 326 - 340
Genesis 3:15
Genesis 9:25-27
Genesis 12:1-2
Genesis 15
Genesis 22
Genesis 49:11
2 Corinthians 2:16
Exodus 6:5
Luke 1:72-73
Genesis 17:6, 16
Genesis 35:10-11
Genesis 48:8-9
Zechariah 9:9
Galatians 3:28
Romans 9
Joshua 21
Genesis 1:2
Hebrews 11
Romans 4:13
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Meredith Kline liked to anticipate objections. First, we talk about the biblical contrast between the Abrahamic covenant and the Mosaic covenant. Next, we talk about Genesis 15:1 and the principle of reward. Finally, we talk about Genesis 22:15-18.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 320 - 326
Romans 10
Galatians 3
2 Corinthians 3
Acts 13:39
Deuteronomy 28
Romans 11
Genesis 15:1
Romans 4
Genesis 14
Genesis 22:15-18
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One could say that all you need to know for this episode is that Todd is the nice one, and Chris is the mean one. But in truth, we talked about Abraham. First, we talked about how the covenant God made with Abraham was based on sovereign grace. Next, we talked about how circumcision consecrated Abraham. Finally, we talked about the role of good works in the Abrahamic covenant.
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Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline
Kingdom Prologue pp. 309 - 320
Galatians 3:8
Genesis 12
Genesis 17
Hebrews 11
Genesis 26:5
Genesis 15
Leviticus 19
Colossians 2:11
Philippians 3:3
Romans 4
1 Corinthians 10
1 Peter 3
Romans 5
Matthew 28
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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
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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
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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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