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Don Carson, co-founder of the Gospel Coalition, discusses the foundational role of covenants in the Bible. He highlights the significance of key covenants like the Noahic and Abrahamic, illustrating their impact on humanity's relationship with God. The conversation explores the transition from the Sinai covenant to the Davidic covenant, leading to the New Covenant in Christ. Carson emphasizes how these covenants shape our understanding of salvation, grace, and the concept of baptism as a unifying seal.

The greatest happiness God pursues is the delight he takes in the echoes of his excellence in the supremely happy praises of the saints.

The Reformation celebrates how embracing Christ as our supreme treasure in faith is how we enjoy God’s fellowship.

If the Bible is God’s word, by definition no human authority can serve alongside it with equal authority.

It is inconceivable that the pleasures Christ has in the church would be stimulated by his imaging a prostitute to get his juices flowing.

God is capable of bringing something about and both lamenting that act in one regard, while affirming it as best in another.

Our loving behavior must always include gladness in God that overflows in the hope of including other people in our joy.

Real obedience to God, even though imperfect, is made possible through the work of Christ for all who believe in him.

Given the way he chose to make the gospel clear in the world, God’s preparations for Christ were necessary and fitting.

Pastors should notify parents when they need to address difficult topics so they can decide if they want their children present.