How Serious is Sin? In the previous lessons we have been looking at why God saved mankind.  God intended for man to glorify Him throughout creation by bearing His image and by enjoying communion with Him.  This exalted position was established in the Covenant of Life (also known as the Covenant of Works) that God … Continue reading Covenant and Salvation (3)

What is the Goal of Our Salvation? In the previous lesson we saw that the Bible talks about salvation in broader terms than simply “Jesus dying on the cross” or “God forgiving our sins,” as important as those things are.  This panorama of salvation is laid out in the twin notions of the ordo salutis … Continue reading The Covenant and Salvation (2)

Why Do We Need to Study Salvation If We Are Already a Christian? This fall I am teaching a course entitled, The Covenant and Salvation, and will post read ahead information, study questions, and notes here. I have described the course to folks as looking at the "full scope of salvation." As (Reformed) Christians, I … Continue reading The Covenant and Salvation (1)