The Glory-Cloud Podcast

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

Exploring the concept of republication in covenant theology, contrasting the covenant of works with the covenant of grace. Delving into the origins and development of the covenant of grace from Genesis to the new covenant. Discussing different views on Mosaic Covenant republication, including pedagogical and typological aspects. Exploring covenant definitions and Israel's experience, focusing on the remnant and transitioning to the new covenant in Christ. Delving into typological republication and its implications on the covenants, grace, and exile.

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   glorycloudpodcast@gmail.com