The Glory-Cloud Podcast

This week we begin our new series, working through Meredith Kline's next book: Images of the Spirit. As we began to prepare for this, we realized that it would simply be too much for us and for our listeners if we attempted to cover the entire chapter in one episode. So this is part one of chapter one. Pick up a copy of Images of the Spirit and work through this with us as we go through this series! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") Theophany = a visible manifestation of God to his human creatures The Holy Spirit as Covenant Witness by Meredith M. Kline (via Inter-Library Loan) Las tradiciones de la nube en la Biblia y en el judaismo primitivo by J. Luzarraga on googlebooks Genesis 1:1-2 Deuteronomy 32:10-11 On the Trininty Ch. 4, Ch. 5, Ch. 6, Ch. 7 by Augustine of Hippo Daniel 7 Nehemiah 9:18-20 Isaiah 63:10-14 Haggai 2:3-5, 7, 9 Exodus 24:15-18 Exodus 40:34-38 Isaiah 6 Genesis 8:1 Exodus 14:21 Hebrews 1:2-3 Revelation 1 Exodus 23:20 Exodus 32:1-2, 11-15 Ezekiel 1 Exodus 24:9-10 Matthew 17:5 Genesis 15 Luke 11:20/Matthew 12:28 Matthew 3:16/Mark 1:10/Luke 3:22/John 1:32 Genesis 9

In last week's episode, we touched on the concept of "prophetic idiom" in our conversation with Dr. Byron Curtis. We thought that it would be helpful to revisit that topic and say some more about it, and why it is so helpful for our hermeneutics. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") Acts 3:19-21 Kingdom Prologue, p. 341 The Coming of the Kingdom, p. 525 (by Herman Ridderbos) Prophetic Idiom by Lee Irons Prophetic Idiom lecture by Lee Irons Matthew 24:16, 20 Acts 15:22-29 Amos 9:11-12 Acts 15:13-20 Ezekiel 37:24-25 Micah 4:1-5 Acts 1:8 Ephesians 2 Colossians 1:20 1 Kings 4:25 Zechariah 14 Deuteronomy 28:12, 23 Revelation 22 Isaiah 65:17-25 Revelation 21 Deuteronomy 27 and 28 Genesis 3:14-15

Dr. Byron Curtis contributed a helpful chapter to the book The Law is Not of Faith titled "Hosea 6:7 and Covenant-Breaking like/at Adam." It was a privilege to talk to him about the republication of the covenant of works in the Mosaic covenant, the prophets and other topics. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") Hosea 6:4-7 The Law is Not of Faith: Essays on Works and Grace in the Mosaic Covenant Hosea 6:8-9 Zechariah 2:12 Zechariah 14 Zechariah 9:16 Deuteronomy 32:43 Hosea 8:1 Hosea 2:14-23 Romans 9:25-26 1 Peter 2 Genesis 1 and 2 Hebrews 3 and 4 Psalm 95 Up the Steep and Stony Road: The Book of Zechariah in Social Location Trajectory Analysis Volume 6: The Minor Prophets by John Calvin Hosea, Joel by Duane Garrett Volume 31: Hosea-Jonah by Doug Stuart Malachi by Andrew Hill Haggai, Zechariah 1-8 by Eric and Carol Meyers Zechariah 9-14 by Eric and Carol Meyers The Book of Zechariah by Mark Boda Haggai, Zechariah by Mark Boda Byron Curtis on Facebook Byron Curtis on Geneva.edu Byron Curtis on SermonAudio.com

We've had some really good questions come in lately, so we thought that we would take an episode to address some of them. If we didn't answer yours, or if you have a different thought, comment, or question, please send us voicemail on Skype at ccaughey or record yourself and send it to us at [email protected]. Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") www.upper-register.com Meredith Kline's By Oath Consigned Compared with Kingdom Prologue Hebrews 10 Word, Water and Spirit: A Reformed Perspective on Baptism by J.V. Fesko Episode 12 – By Oath Consigned Part I Episode 14 – By Oath Consigned Part 2: Law Covenant Comments on the A. A. Hodge One-Covenant Construction Romans 5:12-14 Episode 34 – Intrusion and the Decalogue Romans 8 Episode 36 – The Law in the Hand of Christ 1 Corinthians 9 Galatians 6:2 1 Corinthians 9:21 Romans 8:3-4 Matthew 25:31-40 Romans 13:8-10 Romans 7:6 Kingdom Prologue, p. 67 YouTube: Pentateuch 26 – Image of God [Meredith G. Kline] Covenantal Analysis of the Law by Meredith G. Kline Galatians 3

We are pleased to have Rev. Dr. Brian Lee with us this week. Brian has researched and written about Johannes Cocceius. We had a great time talking to him about Cocceius's covenant theology, the similarities and differences with Meredith Kline's covenant theology, and what it all means for pastoral ministry. Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") The Doctrine of the Covenant and Testament of God by Johannes Cocceius 5 Abrogations: Man's sin made the covenant of works worthless The covenant of grace is announced The actual arrival of Christ and the announcement of the New Covenant Our daily struggle with sin is ended by the death of our body The resurrection of the body brings us into a new relationship with God Romans 3:25 Hebrews 10:18 Galatians 4 Hebrews 8:13 Hebrews 13 Ezekiel 20:25 Hebrews 7 Jeremiah 31 The Economy of the Covenants Between God and Man by Herman Witsius Luke 24 Brian Lee's Facebook page Brian Lee's articles at The Federalist Brian Lee's articles at The Daily Caller Brian Lee's articles at Modern Reformation Christ Reformed Church D.C. Johanne Cocceius and the Exegetical Roots of Federal Theology by Brian Lee

Now that the Structure of Biblical Authority series is finished, we are going to do a few other thing before we dive right into the next series. This week we discuss an important idea from Edward Fisher's 17th century book The Marrow of Modern Divinity. That idea is: the law in (or from) the hand of Christ. Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") Is the Trinity Biblical? 21st Century Challenges to Historic Orthodoxy (a conference in Fresno, CA feature Dr. Charles Lee Irons) The Marrow of Modern Divinity (with Thomas Boston's notes) by Edward Fisher The Marrow of Modern Divinity free googlebook Blown By the Spirit by David Como The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance – Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters by Sinclair Ferguson The Whole Christ audiobook from Audible The Marrow Controversy and Seceder Tradition by William VanDoodewaard The Law in the Hand of Christ by Charles Lee Irons Roman 12:1 Ephesians 4:1 Colossians 3:1 The law come in different covenant forms Republication of the covenant of works in the Mosaic covenant Episode 4 – A Response to the Republication Report Galatians 4:24 Roman 10:5 Leviticus 18:5 Death to the law as a covenant of works Union with Christ Romans 7:4 Galatians 2:19-20 Law in Greek ("nomos") means covenant of works, not moral law Westminster Larger Catechism 97 The Law of Christ Galatians 6:2 1 Corinthians 9:21 1 Corinthians 6 2 Corinthian 5 Westminster Confession of Faith 19:5 Ephesians 6:1-4 Colossians 3:9 Colossians 2:14-15 Romans 8:29 2 Corinthians 3 Kingdom Prologue, pp. 318-320 Matthew 28:18ff. Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 71 Revelation 1-3 Hebrews 3

The Gospels are a unique genre because they record that time when God took human nature to himself and lived among us, right? Well, maybe not. Yes, the incarnation was a completely unique event, but the Gospel genre has its origins in the Old Testament. Tune in for this exciting episode! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") A Syntax Guide for Readers of the New Testament by Charles Lee Irons The Old Testament Origins of the Gospel Genre by Meredith G. Kline Exodus Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 178 Exodus 40 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 179 Genesis 1:1 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 181 John 1:29 Luke 1:68; 2:38; 21:28; 24:21 Luke 1:68-74 Exodus 2:22-24 Luke 4 Isaiah Exodus 24 Exodus 12 John 6 Deuteronomy The Coming of the Kingdom by Herman Ridderbos John 13-17 Acts 1-2 Exodus 24 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 197 Matthew 23 Matthew 4:23; 9:35; 24:14

Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Structure of Biblical Authority is "Intrusion and the Decalogue." Listen in as Lee and Chris discuss how, from time to time, God has intruded the power and principles of the eschaton into history ahead of time. Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") "The Two Tables of the Covenant" and "Dynastic Covenant" in Episode 10 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 155-158 The Teaching of the Epistle to the Hebrews by Geerhardus Vos Hebrews 9:23-24 Episode 26 – Apologetics and the Canaanite Conquest Psalm 109 Romans 13 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 163 Ezra 1:1ff. Episode 28 – The Relevance of the Theocracy Revelation 21:24 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 169 Genesis 8 "The Intrusion and the Decalogue" by Meredith G. Kline

Lee and Chris discuss chapter 4 of Structure of Biblical Authority: Canonical Polities Old and New. This week we tackle the question of which canon governs and regulates the Church. Tune in and let us know what you think! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") Psalm 111:5, 9 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 96-97 Matthew 5:17 "The Idea of Biblical Theology as a Science and as a Theological Discipline" by Geerharus Vos "The Idea of Biblical Theology as a Science and as a Theological Discipline" Audio Ezekiel 37 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 102

This week, Lee and Chris talk about chapter 3 of Structure of Biblical Authority: Canon and community. Please pardon the tongue-tied host. Also, we need to issue a correction to a book title: Seth Postell's book is titled Adam as Israel. Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") Adam as Israel, by Seth Postell Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 76 Psalm 74:12-14 Isaiah 51:9-10 Psalm 29 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 80 Ephesians 2:21 1 Peter 2:5 Exodus 40:34-38 John 1:14 John 2:19-21 2 Kings 7 Revelation 12:1ff. Genesis 3 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 84 Hebrews 3 Revelation 21:3 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 87 Genesis 1:2 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 89 – 91 Exodus 25

We cover Chapter 2 of Structure of Biblical Authority this week. For Reformed Christians, the idea that all of Scripture is covenantal should not be revolutionary – but it should be exciting! Tune in and learn how each genre of the Bible contributes to God's covenants. Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") 2 Corinthians 3:14 The Use of the Treaty Format in the Mosaic Covenant Exodus 20:22 – 23:33 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 49 Genesis 1 – Exodus 18 Malachi 4:4 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 59 Proverbs 1:8 Jeremiah 36 2 Corinthians 3 Structure of Biblical Authority, p. 71 Revelation 22:18 Deuteronomy 4:2 Deuteronomy 12:32

This week Lee and Chris begin their next series going through Kline's book titled The Structure of Biblical Authority. Whereas By Oath Consigned focused on the sacrament of baptism, The Structure of Biblical Authority focuses on the nature and character of the Scriptures. Kline's analysis by way of the ancient near eastern treaties makes for some exciting connections! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") Galatians 3:15 Deuteronomy 4:2 Deuteronomy 27:2ff. Joshua 8:30ff. Deuteronomy 12:31 Deuteronomy 5:32 Jeremiah 36 Revelation 22:18ff.

So we covered Kline's case for baptism in his book By Oath Consigned. But what does baptism actually do? And what did Kline believe about that? That's what's on tap this week. Tune in and find out! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") Episode 12 – By Oath Consigned Part I Episode 14 – By Oath Consigned Part 2: Law Covenant Episode 15 – By Oath Consigned: Circumcision Episode 16 – By Oath Consigned Part 4: The Baptism of John the Baptism Episode 21 – By Oath Consigned Part 5: Christian Baptism Episode 22 – By Oath Consigned Part 6: Admin of Circumcision and Baptism Acts 2:38 Acts 22:16 Romans 6:3-4 1 Corinthians 6:11 1 Corinthians 12:13 1 Peter 3:21 The Baptized Body by Peter Leithart "Really Exhibited and Conferred" by William B. Evans Calvin's Institutes IV.15.17 Calvin's Institutes IV.14.14 Calvin's Institutes IV.15.2 Calvin's Institutes IV.15.15 WCF 28.5-6 1 Corinthians 10:1-5 1 Corinthians 15:34

This is a bit of a lesson in hermeneutics (or, how to read the Bible). We wanted to make it practical, so we chose a topic (immigration) that is filling the headlines and provoking comment from Christians and church bodies across the theological spectrum. However, almost no one who is chiming in is considering carefully enough the context of the biblical passages they are using. Lee and Chris want to use this as an opportunity to talk about the point of the Bible, how we should read it, and the consequences of misreading it. Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") The Relevance of the Theocracy The Relevance of the Theocracy audio 2 Kings 23 Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Geerhardus Vos, p. 80 Kingdom Prologue, p. 51 Exodus 19:6 Deuteronomy 7:6 Psalm 147:19-20 Amos 3:2 1 Peter 2:9 Leviticus 19:33-34 Portsmouth clergy statement on immigration Houston clergy statement on immigration Mainline denominational statements on immigration Exodus 12:43-49 Jeff Sessions on Nehemiah and immigration Jeremiah 29

We finally used two of our voicemail questions! This adds a lot to the listening experience, and it is a great way for Lee and Chris to interact with the listening audience. You'll enjoy this one! Send us your own voicemail! Show Notes: Admonition and Curse, by Noel Weeks Revelation 13:16-17 Ezekiel 9:4 Genesis 4:15 Ephesians 1:13-14 Kingdom Prologue, pp. 164-165 The Oracular Origin of the State The Oracular Origin of the State audio Isaiah 7:3, 14 Isaiah 8:3 Exodus 3:12 Joshua 2:12 Pentateuch – 32 – Common Grace, Family, Cult & Culture (YouTube) Acts 7:8 Galatians 5:3 Genesis 17:1 Genesis 18:19 John 7:22-23 Genesis 12 Genesis 15 Genesis 17:10-11 Exodus 31:16-17 Acts 15:1 Acts 16:3 Romans 4:11 Galatians 3:10-12 Genesis 22:16 Leviticus 12:3 Galatians 3:15-18 Galatians 4:24 Acts 16:3

Have you ever heard someone describe Israel's conquest of the Canaanites as genocide or some other form of completely unjust war? Meredith Kline understood what Israel did in a very unique way. Lee and Chris think that Kline's understanding of the Canaanite Conquest has helpful implications for defending the Christian faith against attacks regarding this particular episode in covenant history. Show Notes: Give us a 5-start rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") Contribute to the cost of hosting Contribute to Lee's new microphone Joshua 6 Richard Dawkins' objection to the Canaanite conquest Kingdom Prologue, p. 286 Paul Copan interview (evangelical who believes Canaanite conquest was just war) Genesis 2:17 Genesis 3:8 Kingdom Prologue, p. 87 Deuteronomy 20:10 Psalm 110:3 Revelation 19:11 Deuteronomy 20:10-18 Structure of Biblical Authority, pp. 156, 162-164 Genesis 2 Genesis 3:14-15 Genesis 15 Colossians 2:15 Exodus 13:1 Romans 2:11 Romans 3 Leviticus 18 and 20 Numbers 25 Joshua 7 Revelation 21 and 22

It has been a while since Lee and Chris have answered listener questions. Some good questions have come up on the Meredith Kline Facebook page – so we decided to answer some of them. If we didn't answer them satisfactorily, please follow up with more questions or clarifying questions. Also, please contribute to help provide a better microphone for Lee, and to provide for the monthly cost of hosting the audio files. Show Notes: Give us a 5-start rating on iTunes! (Click "View in iTunes" and "Ratings and Reviews") Contribute to the cost of hosting Contribute to Lee's new microphone Westminster Confession of Faith 4.2 and 9.2-4 Genesis 1:31 Genesis 1:26-28 1 Corinthians 7:14 Romans 10:3 Romans 9:30-32 Galatians 3:19-29 Romans 10:5 Galatians 3:10 Leviticus 18:5 Romans 10:4 Galatians 4:4

In response to question on the Meredith Kline Facebook page, as well as criticisms in the book Merit and Moses, Lee and Chris discuss Meredith Kline's biblical-theological understanding of grace and its relationship to merit. If you appreciate this, please take a moment to give us a five-star rating on iTunes. Show Notes: Sola Gratia Catechism of the Catholic Church §2010 Unmerited favor Demerited favor Ephesians 2:8-9 Genesis 1:31 Kingdom Prologue, pp. 112 – 114 Romans 4:4-5 By Oath Consigned, p. 36 Romans 11:5-6 Norman Shepherd Federal Vision New Perspectives on Paul E.P. Sanders Covenantal nomism Galatians 3:10 Deuteronomy 27 Galatians 4:4 Galatians 1

This week, Lee and Chris discuss Chris's book The Tale of Two Adams. Show Notes: Leviticus 26 Deuteronomy 28 Galatians 3 The Tale of Two Adams on Amazon The Tale of Two Adams on createspace.com Free PDF of The Tale of Two Adams The Tale of Two Adams Facebook page Chris Caughey's YouTube channel

This episode covers the last chapter of By Oath Consigned. It's the one everyone's been waiting for. Lee and Chris got off on a few rabbit trails, but I think you'll agree that it was worth it. Enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Genesis 17:7 Exodus 13 1 Corinthians 7:14 Matthew 19:13-15 Ephesians 6:1-3 Colossians 3:20 Ephesians 6:4 Acts 16:15, 33 1 Corinthians 1:16 "The Oikos Formula" by Lee Irons "The Oikos Formula" audio

Lee and Chris are back at the mics! This week, we discuss chapter 5 of By Oath Consigned. The topic is Christian baptism, and we see how helpful, insightful, and encouraging Meredith Kline continues to be. We hope that this episode gives you a new perspective on your baptism! Show Notes: John 3:22ff. 1 Peter 3:18-22 1 Corinthians 10:1-5 Colossians 2:11-15 Exodus 14:19ff. "Belt-Wrestling in the Bible World" by Cyrus Herzl Gordon 2 Corinthians 5:21 Genesis 15 Genesis 9:11 Genesis 17:14 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Ezekiel 36 "By Oath Consigned Compared with Kingdom Prologue" by Lee Irons "By Oath Consigned Compared with Kingdom Prologue" audio Hebrews 6:4 Hebrews 10:26ff. Romans 11:17-21 Revelation 2 and 3 Deuteronomy 28

Lee and Chris have one more week off. But we are bringing you another lecture by Meredith Kline. This one is from March 25th 1999. It seemed appropriate for that time of the year that we especially tend to think about the future. Of course Meredith Kline is talking about that ultimate future in which we will dwell with God thanks to everything he accomplished for us in the person and work of his Son Jesus Christ. Show Notes: Priesthood Culture is subservient to cult Image of God Blessing sanction came to expression in the Sabbath Tree of Life Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil Tree of Life reserved for beyond probation Tree of Life is sacramental Blessing sanctions symbolized (Tree of Life, Sabbath) Curse sanctions verbalized (in the day you eat of it, you will surely die) Only options are heaven and hell Resurrection of the righteous and the wicked The final state is an embodied experience Common curse Physical death is a temporary experience How blessing sanctions would have worked their way out Probation phase and conferral phase Conferral phase: confirmation stage and consummation stage Probation phase has a cultic focus After the probation would have been cultural fullness Armageddon or Har-magedon Judgment would have been the starting point of human history "Slay the dragon" was the probation phase City of God – Megapolis would have been man's cultural endeavor The Holy Spirit would have glorified man and the city to be Metapolis upon a successful probation. Only God can produce the beyond-city or Meta-city Mountain of God – focus of Eden was a thrust outward to achieve the fullness of what the Lord had in mind. Upper register has existed the entire time – heaven is God's achievement – not the result of human achievement. Change of man's perceptive capability. Glorification takes us beyond our technology Being like Christ will be the ultimate culture Covenant of works The knowledge of good and evil is a judicial function Two Adams 2 Samuel 14:17, 20 1 Kings 3:9, 28 Genesis 3:15

This week, Chris and Lee are taking a week off. But we still want to bring you high quality biblical-theological content. So we've selected this lecture by Meredith G. Kline from his Pentateuch class at Westminster Seminary California because it was one of the few lectures we could think of where he specifically mentioned the incarnation. And that seems appropriate at this time of year. We hope you enjoy hearing directly from Meredith G. Kline! Show Notes: Gap Theory Bruce Waltke Framework view Genesis 1 Genesis 1:1 Genesis 1:3ff. Genesis 2:1-3 Space and Time in the Genesis Cosmogony Space and Time in the Genesis Cosmogony Audio Genesis 1:2 Deuteronomy 32:10-11 Exodus Isaiah 6 Incarnation Endoxation Psalm 11 Day-Age view Proverbs 8:22-23 Hebrews 4 Exodus 20:11 Meredith G. Kline Pentateuch 13 (video from YouTube)

In this episode, Chris Caughey talks with Lutheran pastor Jordan Cooper about the influence Meredith Kline's books had on him while he was still Reformed – and how they continue to influence him today. Part of what makes this conversation so interesting is the "language barrier" that exists in the way that different theological traditions use theological language. But Chris and Jordan handle the communication and translation respectfully. Show Notes: Faith Lutheran Church Watseka, Illinois Just and Sinner Podcast on iTunes The Righteousness of One Christification The Great Divide Baptized Into Christ Hands of Faith The Upper-Register website Genesis 15 Galatians 3 Deuteronomy 28 Galatians 3:18 Just and Sinner blog Jordan Cooper's Amazon author page Jordan Cooper on Facebook Jordan Cooper on Twitter Jordan Cooper on YouTube

In episode 17, Lee and Chris interview Rev. Michael Brown and Rev. Zach Keele about the book they co-authored, entitled Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored. They have some very helpful ways of explaining the covenants that God made, how we fit into God's covenant drama, and how the covenants relate to justification for our assurance. Show notes: Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Genesis 1-3 Isaiah 24 Hosea The Covenant of Redemption The Covenant of Works The Covenant of Grace The Covenant of Common Grace The Abrahamic Covenant The Mosaic Covenant The Davidic Covenant The New Covenant Sacred Bond, pages 92-95 Genesis 15 Two-level fulfillment Romans 4 Hebrews 11 Genesis 9 Deuteronomy 28 Leviticus 26 Sacred Bond, page 114 Deuteronomy 30:1 Deuteronomy 32 Joshua Romans 8 Rev. Michael Brown's church website Rev. Michael Brown on Twitter Rev. Zach Keele's church website Sacred Bond Facebook page

In episode 16, Lee and Chris discuss chapter 4 of By Oath Consigned. They walk through the various biblical evidence that Kline marshalled for seeing both blessing and curse sanctions in the baptism of John the Baptist. Show notes: By Oath Consigned Matthew 3:11-12 Jeremiah 7 Malachi 1:6 Matthew 21:33ff. Matthew 21:28-32 Malachi 4:23 Isaiah 5 Malachi 3:1ff. Malachi 4:23-24 Matthew 3:7-10 Mark 1:4 By Oath Consigned, page 57 By Oath Consigned, page 55 Numbers 5 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 1 Peter 3:18-21 Luke 12:50 Mark 10:38 Psalm 69 Jonah 2:1-2 Matthew 12:40 Isaiah 51:9-10 Psalm 74 and 89 Revelation 12:9 Genesis 3:15 By Oath Consigned, pages 61 and 62 Genesis 15 Isaiah 43:1-2 John 5:24

In episode 15, Lee and Chris discuss chapter 3 of By Oath Consigned in which Meredith Kline looks at the biblical theological significance of circumcision. He argues that it is a sign of judgment – but that can be either redemptive judgment or penal judgment. Listen to find out more about the rich theology of the sacrament of circumcision. Show Notes: By Oath Consigned Genesis 17:1-14 By Oath Consigned, page 41 Genesis 15 Deuteronomy 29:10-12, 14 Exodus 4:24 Joshua 5:2ff. By Oath Consigned, page 44 Genesis 22 Colossians 2:8-15 By Oath Consigned, page 45 Genesis 3:24 Genesis 13 – Canaan like the garden of the Lord Genesis 3:24 and Joshua 5:13-15 Isaiah 53:8 By Oath Consigned, page 46 The gospel of circumcision Crucifixion-circumcision By Oath Consigned, page 47 Romans 4:11 Romans 2:25-29 Deuteronomy 10:16 Jeremiah 4:4 Philippians 3:3 By Oath Consigned, page 48 Genesis 3:15 Comments on A.A. Hodge's One-Covenant Construction Comments on A.A. Hodge's One-Covenant Construction Audio By Oath Consigned, page 49 Blessing-through-curse Romans 3:21-26, 31 By Oath Consigned, page 49 Zechariah 13:7-8 Matthew 26 and Mark 14 Glory in Our Midst

In episode 14, Lee and Chris discuss chapter 2 of Meredith Kline's book, By Oath Consigned. In Chapter 2, Kline is still laying the theological foundation for his analysis of the sacraments of circumcision and baptism. This chapter is called "Law Covenant," and it gives the reader some significant insight into some theological themes that remained near and dear to Kline's heart throughout his entire academic career. Show Notes: By Oath Consigned By Oath Consigned pages 28-29 "Law Covenant" Law Covenant Audio By Oath Consigned page 27 Semantics of Biblical Language by James Barr Genesis 3:15 Isaiah 43:1, 14-15 Genesis 9:1 Genesis 1 Romans 5:14 1 Corinthians 15:45 Galatians 3:19 Romans 5:20 "Gospel Until the Law" Gospel Until the Law Audio 1 Corinthians 15:42-50 Genesis 1 and 2 By Oath Consigned page 30 Romans 3:26 Romans 3:31 Romans 5:18-21 Hauptgebot = the primary stipulation or highest demand = exclusive loyalty to the suzerain Matthew 4:10 By Oath Consigned pages 31-33 By Oath Consigned page 35 Retractions: pages 32, 35, 36 Comments on A.A. Hodge's One-Covenant Construction Comments on A.A. Hodge's One-Covenant Construction Audio No grace before the fall Westminster Confession of Faith 7.1 Covenant administration is Kingdom administration (BOC page 36)

Only one week into our new series where we work through By Oath Consigned, and we're already taking a break – but we think you'll understand why. We are excited to have the opportunity to interview Jonathan Kline about his grandfather's commentary – Genesis: A New Commentary – which was just recently published by Hendrickson Publishers. He has insight into this commentary that no one else will have. Also – notice how easy it is for him to rattle off the Hebrew – almost as if it were his first language. That definitely seems to be a trait of the Klines. Have a listen, and be sure to get a copy of the commentary as well as all of the other exciting resources listed in the show notes! Show Notes: Genesis: A New Commentary Kingdom Prologue God, Heaven and Har Magedon Genesis chapters 1 – 15 "Divine Kingship and Genesis 6:1-4" Divine Kingship and Genesis 6:1-4 Audio Allusive Soundplay in the Hebrew Bible Biblical Aramaic: A Reader and Handbook Jonathan Kline on Academia.edu: http://harvard.academia.edu/JonathanKline The Essential Writings of Meredith G. Kline (coming in Fall 2017!)

In episode 12, Lee and Chris begin a series of episodes that will explore Meredith Kline's second book By Oath Consigned: A Reinterpretation of the Covenant Signs of Circumcision and Baptism. In this first episode in the series, they cover Chapter 1: Oath and Covenant. Let us know what you think! Show Notes: By Oath Consigned: A Reinterpretation of the Covenant Signs of Circumcision and Baptism "Law Covenant" (1964) Law Covenant Audio "Oath and Ordeal Signs I" (1964) Oath and Ordeal Signs I Audio "Oath and Ordeal Signs II" (1965) Oath and Ordeal Signs II Audio Third Use of the Law Christ's satisfaction of the law There is a comprehensive usage of the term covenant, a usage to be found in Scripture Walther Eichrodt: a twofold analysis Other orthodox theologians: one-sided formulations Genesis 3:15 Genesis 15 Genesis 17 Two types of covenants in Scripture: law covenants and promise covenants The oath – and who swears the oath – is the key Exodus 24 Psalm 50:5 Hebrews 9:18-20 Deuteronomy 29:10 Deuteronomy 32:39ff. Deuteronomy 27 and 28 Joshua 24 Galatians 3:12, 15-18 Ordo salutis (order of salvation in the Holy Spirit's application of Christ's work to us) Historia salutis (historical unfolding of God's redemptive plan) Galatians 4

In this episode, Chris and Lee trace the revelation of the covenant of common grace from Genesis to the New Testament. Family, state and culture are covered as institutions belonging to this period of the delay of final judgment. Listen to find out why this particular covenant is so important to you, how you understand the world, and how you relate to unbelievers. See if you can catch the reference to the republication controversy! Show Notes: The "common" in "common grace" is shared between believers and unbelievers Genesis 1 - 2 Genesis 3:8 "The cool of the day" – ruach hayyom – "The Spirit of the Day" Genesis 3:14-19 Genesis 2:15-17 Genesis 3:19 Genesis 4:8-16 "The Oracular Origin of the State" The Oracular Origin of the State Audio Genesis 4:17 Genesis 8:20-9:17 Acts 10:9-33 Jeremiah 29

Show Notes: Treaty of the Great King Hittite treaties Korosec published the treaties in 1931 George Mendenhall – Law and Covenant in Israel and the Ancient Near East (1955) D. J. Wiseman – The Vassal-Treaties of Esarhaddon (1958) Suzerain Vassal Exodus 19:1-24 Deuteronomy 5 Treaty of the Great King, p. 28 Preamble – Deuteronomy 1:1-5 Historical Prologue – Deuteronomy 1:6 – 4:49 Stipulations – Deuteronomy chapters 5 – 26 Primary stipulation of exclusive loyalty – Deuteronomy 5 – 11 Specific, ancillary stipulations – Deuteronomy 12 – 26 Sanctions – Deuteronomy 27 – 30 Dynastic succession – Deuteronomy 31 – 34 Deuteronomy 30:1-10 and 11-13 Romans 10 "The Two Tables of the Covenant" The Two Tables of the Covenant Audio "Dynastic Covenant" Dynastic Covenant Audio Deuteronomy 4:13 Treaty of the Great King, p. 17 Exodus 20 Deuteronomy 5 Exodus 31:18 Exodus 34:28 By Oath Consigned Treaty of the Great King, pp. 22-23, 129 Genesis 3:15 Treaty of the Great King, pp. 38-39 Biblical Theology, p. 127 Deuteronomy 27 and 28 Treaty of the Great King, pp. 124-125 Kingdom Prologue pp. 302-320

Now that the creation wars seem to have died down a bit, we thought that it would be interesting to revisit the subject of the Framework Interpretation of Genesis 1 and 2. Now that we don't have to play defense as much, it seemed like a good time to give a positive presentation of the benefits of the Framework Interpretation, and to situate creation in the grand story that the Bible tells. To do this, we invited a special guest, our friend, Bill Baldwin to join us for the discussion. This episode is a little longer than most, but we think it's well worth it. Show Notes: Genesis 1 and 2 Arie Noordzij Wikipedia article about the Framework Interpretation Hebrews 3 and 4 Hebrews 4:4 Genesis 2:5 Genesis 1:1-2:3 "Because It Had Not Rained" by Meredith Kline "Because It Had Not Rained" Audio John 5:17 2 Peter 3:8 upper register lower register Revelation "Space and Time in the Genesis Cosmogony" by Meredith Kline "Space and Time in the Genesis Cosmogony" Audio The Genesis Debate, edited by David Hagopian 1 Kings 6 Exodus 20 Exodus 31;17 Genesis 2:7 The Day of the Lord Hosea 6:1-2 Jeremiah 18 Romans 9 Bill Baldwin's blog

Even though Meredith Kline invented new words at times, it is important to pause from time to time and take note of the fact that he was not the first one to say certain things. One seventeenth-century pastor-theologian who understood the Mosaic covenant very similarly to Meredith Kline was the English puritan Samuel Petto. Pastor Mike Brown of Christ United Reformed Church in Santee, CA was kind enough to come on the show and talk to Chris and Lee about the book that he has written about Petto, Petto's view of the Mosaic covenant, and Petto's pastoral use of his covenant theology for the comfort and assurance of believers. It was a privilege to talk to him, and we're sure you'll agree that it is a privilege to listen to him. Show Notes: Christ and the Condition: The Covenant Theology of Samuel Petto (1624 – 1711) Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored The Great Mystery of the Covenant of Grace Infant Baptism of Christ's Appointment (Google Books) Three Covenant Superstructure: Covenant of Redemption Covenant of Works Covenant of Grace The Economy of the Covenants Between God and Man by Herman Witsius The Economy of the Covenants Between God and Man (Google Books) Genesis 3:15 Leviticus 18:5 Galatians 3 The True Bounds of Christian Freedom by Samuel Bolton The True Bounds of Christian Freedom (free ebook formats) Exodus 19 Leviticus 26 Deuteronomy 28 Galatians 4:4 Galatians 3 and 4 Galatians 3:19 Not By Faith Alone: The Neonomianism of Richard Baxter (1615-91) Not By Faith Alone Audio Christ Reformed Church at Santee, California Sermons of Mike Brown

In this episode, Lee and Chris pick up where they left off in episode 6, by answering three more listener questions. The theme continues to be covenant theology in general and the Mosaic covenant in particular. Show Notes: Merit and Moses: A Critique of the Klinean Doctrine of Republication Response to Merit and Moses: A Critique of the Klinean Doctrine of Republication Response to Merit and Moses Audio Deuteronomy 9:4-6 Exodus 32:13 God, Heaven, and Har Magedon page 128 Genesis 22 Kingdom Prologue page 325 Response to the Core Argument Part 1 Response to the Core Argument Part 1 Audio Response to the Core Argument Part 2 Response to the Core Argument Part 2 Audio Genesis 15 Exodus 24 Genesis 2 Kingdom Prologue pages 1-7 and 14-21 2 Samuel 7 Psalm 89:3, 34 Genesis chapters 1, 2, and 3 Genesis 3:22-24 Genesis 2:16-17 Genesis 2:15 Genesis 3:1 Ephesians 5:22-33 Kingdom Prologue pages 103 and following Philippians 2:8

Show Notes: God, Heaven, and Har Magedon page 128 Exodus 32 Galatians 3:19-25 Leviticus 26 Deuteronomy 27 and 28 Leviticus 1 – 7 Leviticus 16 Leviticus 21 – 22 Leviticus 23 Leviticus 25 Exodus 19 Numbers 10 Genesis 15 Genesis 22 Hebrews Acts 13 Acts 15 Kingdom Prologue page 322 – 323

Show Notes: Kingdom Prologue page 321 Genesis 3:15 Galatians 3:19 Galatians 3:17 "Gospel Until the Law" Gospel Until the Law Audio Galatians 3:10-12 Leviticus 18:5 Habakkuk 2:4 Exodus 32:13 Galatians 3:10 Deuteronomy 27:26 Psalm 51 2 Corinthians 3 Hebrews 10:1 Genesis 3:15 Genesis 3:22-24 Genesis 12:7 Genesis 15 Genesis 13:10 Genesis 15:18 Galatians 3:13 Kingdom Prologue pages 295-300 Jeremiah 34:17-18 Joshua Genesis = the Promise Exodus – Malachi = first-level fulfillment Matthew – Revelation = second-level fulfillment Structure of Biblical Authority pages 156-158 The Book of the Kings Galatians 4:4 – the key verse Kingdom Prologue page 352 Galatians 3:24 Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 8, paragraph 4 Romans 10:4-5

Show Notes: Donate The works principle Leviticus 18:5 – Do this and live The grace principle/The faith principle The Sinai covenant is a national covenant that is distinct from the covenant of grace Genesis 3:15 Kingdom Prologue pages 320 – 323 (esp

Show notes Episode 3 Exodus 20, 21, 22, 23 Deuteronomy Definition of covenant Genesis 15 Leviticus 26 Deuteronomy 27 and 28 Galatians 3 and 4 Romans 5:13-14 Gospel Until the Law Gospel Until the Law Audio Genesis 13:8 Galatians 3:18 Leviticus 18:5 Habakkuk 2:4 Genesis 3:15 Galatians 3:19 Galatians 4:4-5 Kingdom Prologue pp. 352ff. By Oath Consigned Kline provides a grand vision of the heavenly drama of God's kingdom – a whole-Bible systematic and biblical theology from Genesis to Revelation His analysis of biblical covenants helps to orient us as we read the Bible The works principle is foundational to the gospel Kingdom Prologue page 109 Kingdom Prologue page 107 – Heaven must be earned "Of Works and Grace" Of Works and Grace Audio Covenant Theology Under Attack Covenant Theology Under Attack Audio Kingdom Prologue pp. 107 – 117 "Answering Objections to the Covenant of Works" Answering Objections to the Covenant of Works Audio

In this episode, Chris Caughey and Charles Lee Irons discuss the three main contributions of Meredith Kline: Old Testament eschatology, Ancient Near Eastern suzerain-vassal treaties, and the sharp distinction between the holy and the common. Kingdom Prologue pages 96 – 101 Kingdom Prologue pages 157 – 158 Images of the Spirit page 20 Glory in Our Midst Zechariah 4:2ff Treaty of the Great King page 23 By Oath Consigned Westminster Theological Journal "Law Covenant" 1964 Galatians 3:18 God, Heaven, and Har Magedon Kingdom Prologue 138 – 142 Kingdom Prologue 292 – 355 "The Kingdom Promised in the Abrahamic Covenant" Genesis 13 Youtube playlist of Pentateuch lectures Kingdom Prologue 155 – 160 Genesis 9 "Comments On an Old-New Error" Critique of Frame and Poythress Journal of Church and State – 2 articles www.upper-register.com Critique of Dispensationalism Two Adams [email protected]

In this pilot episode, Chris Caughey and Charles Lee Irons discuss who Meredith Kline was, and why he was important.