Upon This Rock (23): Robbing Christ of His Honor (15)
Don Doezema examines how the efficacy of biblical sacraments and sacrificial atonement was understood across both Old and New Testament dispensations, arguing that believers in both periods grasped the real cleansing power of blood offerings without requiring modern theological qualifications. Through exegetical analysis of passages like Leviticus 17:11, Acts 22:16, and Psalm 51, he demonstrates continuity in Reformed sacramental theology and God's consistent means of grace throughout redemptive history.
Previous article in this series: December 1, 2015, p. 106. "Why tarriest thou," said Ananias to a Jew newly converted to Christianity, "arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins" (Acts 22:16). That was Saul of Tarsus. Having been taught "at the feet of Gamaliel" (Acts 22:3), he was well versed in the Pharisaistic system of legal righteousness. And he had rejected Christianity. With a vengeance. Before being able fully to comprehend a righteousness that is by faith, therefore, Saul, in a...
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