creation on SermonAudio

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

The sermon examines the construction and theological significance of the Old Testament tabernacle, arguing that its detailed design reveals God's holiness, kingship, and sovereignty over creation. By analyzing the structural zones and materials, the exposition highlights how the sanctuary served as a protective barrier that allowed God to dwell among His sinful people while maintaining His distinct nature. The central argument connects this earthly structure to its heavenly antitype, asserting that the tabernacle was a prophetic picture of Christ's superior priesthood and the eternal redemption obtained through His blood. Ultimately, the message points toward the eschatological goal of creation, where the separation caused by sin is removed and God dwells permanently with His people in the new Jerusalem.

To the Jews, the sons of Abraham were his lineal, physical descendants. We must let the New Testament interpret the Old. Paul revealed the truth that the prophesied sons of Abraham are those who have the same faith as Abraham (ethnicity has nothing to do with it). Tina Turner sang, "What love got to do with it?" Paul could have crooned, "What's race got to do with it?" Here's how Paul put it in Romans: CSB Romans 4:9b-11 Faith was credited to Abraham for righteousness. In what way …was it credited—while he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? It was … while he was … uncircumcised…. This was to make him the father of all who believe but are not circumcised … NIV Galatians 3:29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. The physical descendants promised to Abraham were a type of the ultimate fulfillment: his spiritual descendants. Physical Israel was only a foreshadowing of the true fulfillment: Christ and the Church. This is why, at the end of Galatians, Paul refers to the Church as the true Israel: NIV Galatians 6:15-16 Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation.* Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God. [All who live by this new-creation standard are specifically described as "the Israel of God", designating the true people of God in the new covenant]. *NIV 2 Corinthians 5:17 … if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation …

The biblical story of redemption begins with a literal creation, a literal Adam and Eve, and a literal Fall, and ends with Christ restoring what sin destroyed. If we lose the history of Genesis, we lose the foundation of the Gospel.

This sermon examines the ninth plague of darkness in Egypt as a divine act of de-creation that reveals God's sovereignty over the Egyptian sun god Ra. The preacher argues that darkness throughout Scripture consistently symbolizes God's judgment on sin and idolatry, citing passages from Amos, Isaiah, Revelation, and the Gospels to demonstrate that human suffering alone does not produce true repentance. Instead, the text highlights the contrast between the Egyptians, who were plunged into darkness, and the Israelites, who retained light, pointing forward to the cross where Christ bore the judgment of darkness on behalf of God's people. The message concludes with a call to reject compromise in obedience, urging believers to stand firm in their faith and proclaim the gospel of grace to a world that loves darkness rather than light.

This third message in the present excursus on human distinctions in the new creation examines two of the particular distinctions Paul mentions here and in his Colossian epistle, namely that between Jew and Greek and between slave and free man.

This episode addresses the cultural claim that truth is subjective by arguing that objective truth exists because God created both reality and the human capacity to know it. Drawing primarily from Psalm 19 and Romans 1, the episode explains that while general revelation through creation leaves humanity without excuse, fallen humans often suppress this truth due to sin and a desire for autonomy. The episode contrasts this with special revelation in Scripture and the person of Jesus Christ, who is identified as the ultimate embodiment of truth. It concludes by encouraging believers to approach knowledge with humility, confidence in God's word, and a desire for worship, rather than treating truth as a matter of personal preference or intellectual independence.

This sermon explores the theological distinctions between the millennial kingdom and the eternal state, emphasizing that both represent a continuation of God's redemptive plan rather than a discontinuity. The speaker argues against the annihilation of the earth, proposing instead a renovation during the millennium and a subsequent purification for the eternal state, where sin, death, and suffering are completely removed. Key themes include the coexistence of immortal believers and mortal humans, the restoration of creation, and the fulfillment of the cultural and creative mandate in a perfect environment. The message encourages believers to view the future with anticipation rather than boredom, highlighting that the constraints of sin will be lifted to allow for unprecedented innovation and glory. Ultimately, the sermon points to the ultimate goal of seeing God's face and reigning with Him forever, offering a comforting and hopeful perspective on the believer's destiny.