Author: Alex Krause
Education: BA, M.Div., BBA
Profession: Carpenter (retired)
Cutting the Gordion Knot of Figuration and Literal Interpretation
Misunderstanding Constantine
Interesting Notes About the Synod At Dort
Evangelical Tribalism: The Cocksure Conviction of an Ignorant Adolescent
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Misreading Rom. 2.14-15
For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them (Rom. 2.14-15 ESV) Most commentators (of that I … Continue reading Misreading Rom. 2.14-15
Jesus and the Father on the Same Throne?
The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool (Ps. 110.1 ESV) Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him. (1Pe. 3.21c-22 ESV). While the text says “right hand of God,” only Jesus will be seen sitting on … Continue reading Jesus and the Father on the Same Throne?
Holy Ironies: Jesus Redemption For Five Shekels
Biblical Chronology Often Reveals Deeper Events
Evaluating John Frame By His Work
I’m going to start referring to you as Michael or the Don the way you’ve been settling all family business. Carlo: Please don’t do this to me, Mike. Please don’t. Michael: Barzini is dead. So is Phillip Tattaglia. Moe Greene. Stracci. Cuneo. Today I settled all family business so don’t tell me that you’re innocent. Admit what you did. Michael: Get him a drink. Don’t … Continue reading Evaluating John Frame By His Work
Deciphering the Merneptah Stele
God Himself Promised Atonement For Sin Under the Old Covenant
Psalm 65.3: When iniquities prevail against me, you atone for our transgressions. Ps. 78.38: Yet he, being compassionate, atoned for their iniquity and did not destroy them; he restrained his anger oftenand did not stir up all his wrath Ps. 79.9: Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone for our sins, for your name’s sake! … Continue reading God Himself Promised Atonement For Sin Under the Old Covenant
Using the Gottingen Apparatus
What Do We Have That Was Not Given? (1Cor.4.7)
The Law’s Promise to Christ
Keep my decrees and laws, for the person who obeys them will live by them. I am the Lord. (Lev. 18.5 NIV) For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them (Rom. 10.5 ESV) But the law is not of faith, rather “The one who does them shall live by them.” (Gal. … Continue reading The Law’s Promise to Christ
New Covenant Basics
Almost 500 years ago Jean Calvin produced some of the most useful biblical commentaries still profitable today. He was a lawyer by training and thus had a very logical and learned mind. The Spirit indwelling Calvin through the redemption of Jesus Christ taught him the scriptures. This model of a prodigious and disciplined mind along with Divine enlightenment illustrates the New Covenant promise of everyone … Continue reading New Covenant Basics
Israel, The Vine-Jesus The True Vine
You transplanted a vine from Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it. You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land. The mountains were covered with its shade, the mighty cedars with its branches. Its branches reached as far as the Sea, its shoots as far as the River. Why have you broken down its walls so that all who … Continue reading Israel, The Vine-Jesus The True Vine
An Organic Biblical Theodicy
God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. (Gen. 1.4 NIV) The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (Jn. 1.5 NIV) Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. (Mt. 6.10 NIV) I would not have known what sin was had it not been for the law. … Continue reading An Organic Biblical Theodicy
Zechariah Son of Barachiah-Mt. 23.35
So that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah the son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar (ESV) Many commentators have been puzzled to whom this refers. Three possibilities exist, all having some merit, in my view: Zechariah the Priest/Prophet of the O.T. eponymous book: In … Continue reading Zechariah Son of Barachiah-Mt. 23.35
Knowing God Designates Those Possessing Eternal Life
Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent (John 17.3 NIV) In 1Jn. 2.20 the Spirit of God is spoken of an anointing on the Christian resulting in them knowing the Lord: And you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know (Him) [my translation]. Additionally, verse 27 of … Continue reading Knowing God Designates Those Possessing Eternal Life
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