The Destruction of Nations The Law of God and Public Policy In this reprise of In the Gates from April 18-24, 2011, we introduce a new series on The Law of God and Public Policy. Thus says the LORD: “For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not revoke the ...
What Nations Desire The Law of God and Public Policy In this reprise of In the Gates from April 18-24, 2011, we introduce a new series on The Law of God and Public Policy. “Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and you understanding in the sight ...
Look for Eternal Life The Worldview of God’s Law: The Law of God in the Biblical Worldview (7) The Law of God pointed to the hope of eternal life with God. “And the LORD commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God, for our good always.…” Deuteronomy ...
Look for God’s Spirit The Worldview of God’s Law: The Law of God in the Biblical Worldview (6) The fulfillment of the Law awaited the coming of God’s Spirit. “And the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your offspring, so that you will love the LORD your ...
Look for a Sacrifice The Worldview of God’s Law: The Law of God in the Biblical Worldview (5) The Law taught the people to be renewed through sacrifice. “Speak to the people and say to them, When any one of you brings an offering to the LORD, you shall bring your ...
Look for a King The Worldview of God’s Law: The Law in the Biblical Worldview (4) God’s coming Kingdom will be presided over by a righteous King. “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him shall ...
Look for a Kingdom The Worldview of God’s Law: The Law of God in the Biblical Worldview (3) The Law clearly points toward a universal Kingdom of God. “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him shall ...
More Revelation The Worldview of God’s Law: The Law in the Biblical Worldview (2) The Law teaches us to expect more revelation from the Lord. “And the LORD said to me, ‘They are right in what they have spoken. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their ...
Portent of Things to Come The Worldview of God’s Law: The Law in the Biblical Worldview (1) God’s Law points beyond itself to the greater Word and promise of God. “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and ...
Praise The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Practice (2) All of God’s Covenant is designed to bring Him praise. “For I will proclaim the name of the LORD; ascribe greatness to our God.” Deuteronomy 32:3 The worldview of God’s Law begins and ends in worship. As we focus on the vision of ...