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The Real Stairway To Heaven (Genesis 28:1-22)
Recall that when we last spoke about a dysfunctional biblical family—that of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob and Esau—Genesis 27 ended with strife, turmoil, division and separation. Jacob had conspired with his mother to steal his brother’s birthright from their blind, soon-to-be-dead father. Resultantly, Jacob had to flee home because his older brother, Esau, was so enraged…
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Infant Baptism: How My Mind Changed
Introduction I changed my mind. More appropriately, God transformed my mind through His Word. What do I mean by that? What I mean is that I am now persuaded that there is a sound, biblical case for infant baptism. For those of you who have been following me for some time, you are likely surprised…
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Biblical Family Drama
Is your family perfect? I don’t think I’ve ever known someone who would answer that question with a “yes.” Is there someone in your family with a less-than-desirable personality or poor character traits, or who just knows how to push your buttons? Like a brash younger brother, a mean uncle, a critical mom, an aloof…
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On Election: Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25:19-26)
There are many doctrines in the Bible, and there are many concepts and ideas that remain difficult to understand. Yet what is never confusing or hard to comprehend is a good old-fashioned story about two brothers. And so, in this episode, I will talk about the doctrine of election, which will be made simple and…
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Going Back To Square One
At the start of Genesis 12, God speaks to Abram. This divine instruction marks a pivotal point in redemptive history. That is, God calls Abram out of his ancestral homeland and chooses him to be the father of a covenantal people whom God has set apart for Himself. Specifically, in Genesis 12:1–3, God speaks and…