Tag: Old Testament

Coty Pinckney: Christian behavior RESULTS from a relationship with God; it is NOT a prerequisite to that relationship.

February 22, 2011

Today in our reading plan, we come to Leviticus 18-20. Pastor Coty Pinckney shares some insights that help us understand Leviticus in light of the New Testament: The break in Leviticus between chapters 1-16 and chapters 17-27 is similar to the break in Ephesians between chapters 1-3 and chapters 4-6. Remember, in the first half … More Coty Pinckney: Christian behavior RESULTS from a relationship with God; it is NOT a prerequisite to that relationship.

J.C.Ryle: The authority of the Old and New Testament stands or falls together.

February 5, 2011

J.C. Ryle reminds us of the importance of Jesus’ references to the Old Testament while He taught.  He comments on Matthew 12:38-42 at Grace Gems!- The beginning of this passage is one of those places which strikingly illustrate the truth of Old Testament History. Our Lord speaks of the queen of the South, as a … More J.C.Ryle: The authority of the Old and New Testament stands or falls together.

Ray Ortlund, Jr: “God did not give us a comic book.”

August 19, 2010

Ray Ortlund, Jr, Pastor of  Immanuel Church in Nashville, posted this at his blog, “Christ is Deeper Still” “The books of Israel’s prophets are among the most difficult in the Old Testament, and probably among the most difficult books ever written.” Delbert R. Hillers, Covenant: The History of a Biblical Idea, page 124. God did … More Ray Ortlund, Jr: “God did not give us a comic book.”