Stephen Dempster takes a literary approach to the Hebrew Bible in his book, Dominion and Dynasty. By retelling the storyline of the Hebrew Bible with a focus on location (dominion) and kingship (dynasty), Dempster is well-suited to discuss the Davidic covenant which brings both of these themes together. Reflecting on the importance of 2 Samuel … Continue reading Stephen Dempster on the Davidic Covenant
Month: February 2021
Thomas Schreiner on the Davidic Covenant
Thomas Schreiner unpacks the Davidic covenant in his chapter on it in his book, Covenant and God's Purpose for the World. Schreiner sees the Davidic covenant standing in continuity with both the Abrahamic and the Sinai covenant. As king, David and his sons would "represent Israel, and the nation would be blessed through their obedience … Continue reading Thomas Schreiner on the Davidic Covenant
Robert Saucy on the Davidic Covenant
Robert Saucy attempts to provide a mediating position on the Davidic covenant between traditional and revised dispensationalism on the one hand and non-dispensationalism on the other in his chapter on the Davidic covenant in his book The Case for Progressive Dispensationalism. Saucy first examines the Davidic covenant in its Old Testament context and summarizes the … Continue reading Robert Saucy on the Davidic Covenant
Walter Kaiser on 2 Samuel 7:19
Walter Kaiser, in his article "The Blessing of David: The Character of Humanity," seeks to explicate the meaning of the phrase, "this is the torah of man" in 2 Samuel 7:19. Kaiser examines the context of the passage to highlight the unconditional nature of the Davidic promise (305-07). While individuals in David's line can break … Continue reading Walter Kaiser on 2 Samuel 7:19
If It Smells Weird, It is Weird
I have learned a powerful lesson from my refrigerator (yes, the appliance) over the years that has helped me navigate difficult situations: "If it smells weird, it is weird." If the smell of a food in the refrigerator is off just a little bit, that probably means that it is going bad. And if it … Continue reading If It Smells Weird, It is Weird
Paul Williamson on the Davidic Covenant
After the Mosaic covenant, the next major covenant in the Scriptures is the Davidic covenant. While the word "covenant" does not appear in the classic passage of the Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7:1-14), the concepts of covenant-making are clearly there. It may be that classic features of covenant-making ceremonies, such as a sacrfices, do not … Continue reading Paul Williamson on the Davidic Covenant
Peter Gentry on the Davidic Covenant
After the Mosaic covenant, the Davidic covenant is the next major covenant in the Bible's storyline. The Davidic covenant, begins God intended model of kingship for the people of Israel (443). The Davidic covenant then carries forward the purpose of the Mosaic covenant. Just as the Mosaic covenant was to be the means of fulfillment … Continue reading Peter Gentry on the Davidic Covenant
Blogging the Institutes | 1.17.1 | Providence Summarized
People are very prone to indulge their minds with foolish thinking. It becomes almost impossible for people who do not believe in God's providence to avoid entangling themselves in perplexing difficulties. Therefore, let's begin to looking at the purpose of why Scripture teaches that all things are divinely ordained. We need to see that, first, … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes | 1.17.1 | Providence Summarized