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Jan 14, 2020 – The Promise and the Seed of Abraham

Jan 14, 2020 – The Promise and the Seed of Abraham

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In today’s program, Paul Trask continues moving through his study of Galatians chapter 3 verses 15 through 18, and then verses 19 through 20. Through scripture, logic, legal principles and experience, the Apostle Paul now proceeds to debunk 2 Jewish presuppositions (thanks to scholar Richard Longenecker for the following phraseology). 1. “that the Mosaic law was meant by God to be a fuller expression of and a supplement to the Abrahamic covenant” Once duly established, legal contracts cannot be altered,…

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Jan 7, 2020 – The Curse of the Mosaic Law

Jan 7, 2020 – The Curse of the Mosaic Law

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Today, Paul Trask reviews some background from prior weeks, and then continues his study of Galatians, moving into chapter 3, verses 10-14. Ancient literature, including the New Testament and Galatians in particular, utilized a chiastic structure, wherein the climax is in the center of the work Galatians 3:26-29, and especially verse 29 is the climax of not only chapter 3, but of the whole book Here in Galatians, Paul demonstrates and explains the striking dichotomy between “flesh” and “Spirit,” equating…

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Dec 31, 2019 – The TRUE Children of Abraham

Dec 31, 2019 – The TRUE Children of Abraham

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In today’s program, Paul Trask returns to his study of Galatians, having focused on Christmas themes during the past two programs, (1) Handel’s Messiah and (2) The Word Made Flesh. Ancient literature, including the New Testament and Galatians in particular, utilized a chiastic structure, wherein the climax is in the center of the work Galatians 3:26-29, and especially verse 29 is the climax of not only chapter 3, but of the whole book Here in Galatians, Paul demonstrates and explains…

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Dec 3, 2019 – Out with the Old – In with the NEW!

Dec 3, 2019 – Out with the Old – In with the NEW!

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Paul Trask continues a deep dive into the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Last week, in chapter 2, Paul lambasted the Jews for their despicable behavior at Antioch, confronting Peter publically, for his “hypocrisy,” which convicted Peter of merely “play-acting” in order to appease the very kind of troublemakers who were now making themselves a nuisance in Galatia. Not merely theological, but very powerful behavioral & ethical lessons Character Integrity Influence Peer pressure Group think This is an “in-house”…

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Nov 19, 2019 – Christianity in Crisis

Nov 19, 2019 – Christianity in Crisis

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Today, Paul Trask continues his study of Galatians. Detailed look at Paul’s autobiographical section, Galatians 1:11-2:10 Two visits to Jerusalem, separated by 14 years Titus, an uncircumcised Gentile, stands in by proxy for the Gentile Christians in Galatia as a “test case” for the second meeting Paul’s “law free” gospel is neither objected to, nor augmented/supplemented by the Jerusalem church during either visit On the contrary, Jerusalem’s apparent leaders warmly support Paul’s Gentile mission Next week will continue starting with…

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Nov 5, 2019 – The Judaizing Heresy

Nov 5, 2019 – The Judaizing Heresy

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Today, Paul Trask continues last week’s New Testament background and then begins discussing Galatians 1:1-10. Galatians is one of 4 of the Apostle Paul’s “Capital” letters, the other 3 including Romans, and 1st and 2nd Corinthians. Galatians was so important, that some early compilations of the New Testament placed this epistle 1st among Paul’s letters. Important to the Reformation as well; Luther wrote a full length commentary on Galatians. Verse 1 = Paul’s “Declaration of Independence” from the Jerusalem Church…

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Jul 16, 2019 – The Old Covenant is Completely – and Forever – ABOLISHED!!

Jul 16, 2019 – The Old Covenant is Completely – and Forever – ABOLISHED!!

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The study in Hebrews of the Ascension of Christ continues in chapter 10. Today Matt continues to show how the word “For” is being used to point back to previous scriptures to explain a though thoroughly. Hebrews 9:6-12 points toward Hebrews 10. Matt draws attention to how the word “For” is used 10 times in this chapter. 1, 4, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, and 24. The reestablishment of the Temple practices (Old Covenant) is a sin against God’s…

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Apr 2, 2019 – The Divine Marriage, part 2 of 2

Apr 2, 2019 – The Divine Marriage, part 2 of 2

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Paul Trask is standing in for Matt Burton again today. And today’s discussion is a continuation of last week’s program regarding the Divine Marriage. Paul continues describing the  overarching framework, or “schema,” for understanding not only the Bible, but for understanding God’s original intent in creation. And that intent was to create a people which would enjoy an intimate “one-flesh” marriage relationship with himself throughout all eternity. In fact, God blessed mankind with the institution of marriage in order to…

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Mar 26, 2019 – The Divine Marriage, part 1 of 2

Mar 26, 2019 – The Divine Marriage, part 1 of 2

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Paul Trask is standing in for Matt Burton today, and the topic is “The Divine Marriage.” Paul provides an overarching framework, or “schema,” for understanding and interpreting not only the entire Bible, but for understanding God’s original intent in creation. And that intent was to create a people which would enjoy an intimate “one-flesh” marriage relationship with himself throughout all eternity. In fact, God blessed mankind with the institution of marriage in order to powerfully communicate this ultimate reality. Old…

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Mar 20, 2018 – The Resurrection of Christ: Our Many Benefits, part 1

Mar 20, 2018 – The Resurrection of Christ: Our Many Benefits, part 1

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In today’s program, Pastor Matt explores our many spiritual benefits flowing from Jesus’s resurrection from the dead. The principal scripture for today is 1 Peter 1:1-12. The meaning and product of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead Resurrection is a work of the Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) Resurrection extends to our Salvation (our Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification) Resurrection extends to the Covenant by Grace through Faith Resurrection extends to our Present Works for our God and His purposes (1…

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