Covenant
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Chapter 11 – God’s Covenants & The Redemptive Narrative
From Post-Flood Humanity to Divine Election Biblical Basis Throughout Scripture, God unfolds His redemptive plan through a series of covenants, each marking a critical stage in His interaction with humanity. The Noahic Covenant (Genesis 9:8–17) establishes divine commitment to the stability of creation. The Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 12:1–3; 15; 17) promises land, descendants, and universal…
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Chapter 15 – Eschatology: Future of Creation
New Heavens and New Earth Biblical Basis: The Promise of Cosmic Renewal The biblical vision of the future culminates in the creation of a new heavens and a new earth—a theme introduced by the prophet Isaiah and consummated in the Book of Revelation. Isaiah 65:17 declares, “Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth;…
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Chapter 16 – Artificial Immortality or Divine Resurrection?
AI, Transhumanism, and the End of Humanity as We Know It (Creation to Nations – Chapter 16) “For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality.”— 1 Corinthians 15:53 Introduction: Humanity at the Crossroads In the unfolding story from Creation to Nations, we have traced the divine design of the…
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Isaac and the Covenant Lineage
Introduction and Genealogical ContextIsaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, occupies a pivotal position in the covenantal narrative of Israel. As the direct heir of the Abrahamic covenant, Isaac’s role is not defined by conquest or prophetic innovation but by continuity. His life represents the stabilising bridge between the founding promise made to Abraham and…
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Wilderness Journey and Covenant Testing
Introduction to the Wilderness PeriodThe wilderness journey, which spans approximately forty years, constitutes a critical phase in Israel’s formation as a covenant people. It occurs after the dramatic deliverance from Egypt and before the conquest of Canaan. This period, detailed primarily in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, serves as a prolonged theological…
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David – Covenant and Kingship
Introduction and Rise to PowerDavid, the youngest son of Jesse from the tribe of Judah, emerges as the most prominent and enduring figure of Israel’s united monarchy. Anointed by Samuel while Saul still reigned (1 Samuel 16), David’s rise to kingship is marked by a complex interplay of divine favour, political skill, and personal trials.…