https://youtu.be/pJwh6sKOvPQ This morning I had the privilege of preaching at First Artesia Christian Reformed Church. We took some time to look at the Cities of Refuge found in the Old Testament and the amazing picture of Jesus they paint for us. May you be encouraged. D. Eaton
What is the Covenant of Redemption?
The covenant of redemption is the theological term for the agreement that was made between the God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit in how they were going to redeem for themselves the elect. This covenant is not mentioned by name in scripture but it is clearly implied that an agreement … Continue reading What is the Covenant of Redemption?
Willful Sin and the Fearful Expectation of Judgment
This verse has caused many people undue anxiety. J. Vernon McGee says, that this verse should cause the hair on the back of our necks to stand up, but not in the way it does for many who read it out of context.
It is the Blood that Saves
"And He said unto them, This is My blood of the new testament, shed for many." -Mark 14:24 Never did those lips, upon which grace shed its divinest, sweetest fragrance, utter words so precious as these. The language is figurative, but the truth is literal. "This is My blood," or, this cup is the 'emblem' … Continue reading It is the Blood that Saves
The Treasures of Darkness
"I will give you the treasures of darkness." Isaiah 45:3 Is not this a strange expression? "Treasures of darkness!" How can there be darkness in the City of Salvation of which the Lord the Lamb is the eternal light? The expression does not mean that the treasures themselves are darkness, but that they were hidden … Continue reading The Treasures of Darkness
In Loving Memory of My Friend, Henry J. Maruyama
This Saturday, February 9, I lost a friend to a motorcycle accident. I met Henry just over 16 years ago working in admissions at Trinity Law School. He came to talk to me because he was interested in attending law school. The day I met him he walked in with the same exuberant smile that … Continue reading In Loving Memory of My Friend, Henry J. Maruyama
Utterances of Love in the Desert
Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards. Hosea 2:14-15 "Therefore" has a strangely beautiful connection in this verse. God's people had been grievously backsliding. He had been loading them with mercies; they had been guiltily … Continue reading Utterances of Love in the Desert
Freddie Mercury: A Christian Meditation
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody has hit the theaters to chronicle the life of Freddie Mercury and his untimely death to aids. To reflect on such a life as a believer is sobering. To reflect on the life and death of anyone would do the same, but there seems to be something more significant when … Continue reading Freddie Mercury: A Christian Meditation
Has the Father Given You to the Son?
The words of John 6:37 reveal the purpose of the father in giving his elect Jesus Christ. The Father's end will not be frustrated (John 6:39).
How God Gets Camels Through a Needle’s Eye
How can God get camels through a needle's eye, and what exactly is the difficulty to which this metaphor is referring?
The Fight of Faith 