The Glory-Cloud Podcast

Meredith M. Kline, a scholar and son of the renowned theologian Meredith G. Kline, shares illuminating insights about his father's remarkable legacy. He recounts personal stories that reveal the complexities of his father's character, highlighting the intimate blend of faith, music, and theology in their family life. They dive into the book of Ecclesiastes, discussing its profound themes, and emphasize the need for greater visibility of significant theological works. The conversation beautifully blends academia with heartfelt memories.

Since we miscalculated the material we had planned and the weeks ahead of us, we decided to use a sermon that Chris preached in New Zealand for this episode.  The sermon is on Ruth 1.  Hopefully Meredith Kline’s biblical-theological method will be noticeable in both the content and the style of the sermon.  Enjoy!    Show Notes:   Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes!  (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings and Reviews”) Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments by Geerhardus Vos Ruth 1 Judges Psalm 22   Connect with us on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio Feedburner  Stitcher Libsyn iTunes Gab Minds Steemit

Another article is up this week: Comments on an Old-New Error.  First we talk about theonomy and typology.  Then we talk about theonomy and postmillennialism.  Finally, we talk about theonomy and common grace with special attention given to the missionary task of the Church.   Show Notes:   Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes!  (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings and Reviews”) Comments on an Old-New Error by Meredith Kline Theonomy in Christian Ethics by Greg Bahnsen Biblical Theology by Geerhardus Vos Matthew 5:17 Deuteronomy 17 Deuteronomy 24 Romans 11 Revelation 13 Matthew 24 Revelation 1 Romans 8 Habakkuk 2:14 Isaiah 60 Psalm 2 Revelation 19 Genesis 9   Connect with us on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio Feedburner  Stitcher Libsyn iTunes Gab Minds Steemit

This week we discuss Kline’s article from the mid 1990s called Covenant Theology Under Attack.  First, we talk about Kline’s critique of Daniel Fuller.  Fuller rejected the idea that God ever related to people on the basis of a works principle.  Fuller argued that human obedience could not add to God’s glory.  Here, he appealed to Luke 17:10, like many Reformed theologians.  Like the authors of Merit & Moses, Fuller also used a speculative, ontological analysis to argue that any reward God might have given Adam would have far exceeded the value of Adam’s obedience.  Next, Kline focuses his critique on John Murray because Murray restricted the definition of covenant to involve only the principle of grace.  Finally, Kline critiques Murray’s student and successor, Norman Shepherd because Shepherd followed Murray’s covenant theology to its logical conclusion, and Shepherd denied the imputation of the active obedience of Christ to believers.   Show Notes:   Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes!  (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings and Reviews”) Covenant Theology Under Attack (censored version) Covenant Theology Under Attack (uncensored version) Covenant Theology Under Attack (audio) 1 Corinthians 15 The Unity of the Bible by Daniel Fuller Gospel and Law: Contrast or Continuum? by Daniel Fuller Covenant Theology in Reformed Perspective by Mark Karlberg Romans 5 Episode 24: Kline’s Definition of Grace Redefining Merit by Lee Irons Redefining Merit by Lee Irons (audio) Creator, Redeemer, Consummator: A Festschrift for Meredith G. Kline Luke 17:10 Romans 5:14 Matthew 20:1-16 Genesis 3 The Covenant of Grace by John Murray Collected Writings of John Murray Volume 2 Westminster Confession of Faith 19:1 The Imputation of Adam’s Sin by John Murray Desiring God by John Piper Future Grace by John Piper   Connect with us on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio Feedburner  Stitcher Libsyn iTunes Gab Minds Steemit

This is the last episode about Kingdom Prologue.  First, Jesus was incarnate as an ordinary man at his first coming, and he will be dazzlingly bright at his second coming.  Next, in the same way, the second person of the Trinity made appearances in the Old Testament.  At first, he would come as the angel of the Lord, but appear to people as an ordinary man.  But after an episode of judgment, he would appear as the pillars of fire and smoke.  Other times, he would appear as the bright glory-cloud after judgment.  Finally, the good news is that we do not have to build a ladder to get up to God.  God has come down to us in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son.    Show Notes:   Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes!  (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings and Reviews”) Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline Kingdom Prologue pp. 369 - 382 Genesis 48 Exodus 23:21 Malachi 3:1 Exodus 14:19 Hebrews 13 Exodus 32 Genesis 15 2 Chronicles 3:1 Genesis 22 Genesis 12:7 Joshua 8:30 Genesis 9 Genesis 18:19 2 Corinthians 3   Connect with us on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio Feedburner  Stitcher Libsyn iTunes Gab Minds Steemit

There is some recap this week.  Kline covers some familiar territory.  First, we talk about the family authority structure and government.  Next, we talk about Kline’s argument for infant baptism, since it is superior.  Finally, we talk about how Abraham’s time is a model for us as we live with unbelievers.   Show Notes:   Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes!  (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings and Reviews”) Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline Kingdom Prologue pp. 356 - 369 Genesis 49 Psalm 105:15 Romans 11 Ephesians 6 1 Corinthians 7:14 Romans 9 - 11 Genesis 13:17 Genesis 14 Genesis 47:7   Connect with us on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio Feedburner  Stitcher Libsyn iTunes Gab Minds Steemit

Meredith Kline was very critical of Dispensationalism.  This week, Todd and Chris discuss Dispensationalism compared with covenant theology or biblical theology.  First, we talk about how Dispensationalists interpret the Bible.  Next, we talk about how Dispensationalists understand types and their fulfillment.  Finally, we talk about how Dispensationalism is at odds with the gospel.  We also talk about the millennium.   Show Notes:   Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes!  (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings and Reviews”) Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline Kingdom Prologue pp. 340 - 355 Jeremiah 30:9 Hosea 3:5 Romans 11 Ephesians 2:19 Hebrews 11 Hebrews 12:22 Revelation 21 Hebrews 8:13 Matthew 5 1 Corinthians 3:21 Galatians 3:19 Isaiah 60 1 Corinthians 10 Judges   Connect with us on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio Feedburner  Stitcher Libsyn iTunes Gab Minds Steemit

We have talked about two-level fulfillment before.  This week we talk about it in much more depth.  First, we talk about the promises of the covenant.  Next, we talk about the kingdom.  Finally, we talk about the people of the kingdom.   Show Notes:   Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes!  (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings and Reviews”) Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline Kingdom Prologue pp. 326 - 340 Genesis 3:15 Genesis 9:25-27 Genesis 12:1-2 Genesis 15 Genesis 22 Genesis 49:11 2 Corinthians 2:16 Exodus 6:5 Luke 1:72-73 Genesis 17:6, 16 Genesis 35:10-11 Genesis 48:8-9 Zechariah 9:9 Galatians 3:28 Romans 9 Joshua 21 Genesis 1:2 Hebrews 11 Romans 4:13   Connect with us on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio Feedburner  Stitcher Libsyn iTunes Gab Minds Steemit

Meredith Kline liked to anticipate objections.  First, we talk about the biblical contrast between the Abrahamic covenant and the Mosaic covenant.  Next, we talk about Genesis 15:1 and the principle of reward.  Finally, we talk about Genesis 22:15-18.   Show Notes:   Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes!  (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings and Reviews”) Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline Kingdom Prologue pp. 320 - 326 Romans 10 Galatians 3 2 Corinthians 3 Acts 13:39 Deuteronomy 28 Romans 11 Genesis 15:1 Romans 4 Genesis 14 Genesis 22:15-18   Connect with us on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio Feedburner  Stitcher Libsyn iTunes Gab Minds Steemit

One could say that all you need to know for this episode is that Todd is the nice one, and Chris is the mean one.  But in truth, we talked about Abraham.  First, we talked about how the covenant God made with Abraham was based on sovereign grace.  Next, we talked about how circumcision consecrated Abraham.  Finally, we talked about the role of good works in the Abrahamic covenant.   Show Notes:   Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes!  (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings and Reviews”) Kingdom Prologue by Meredith G. Kline Kingdom Prologue pp. 309 - 320 Galatians 3:8 Genesis 12 Genesis 17 Hebrews 11 Genesis 26:5 Genesis 15 Leviticus 19 Colossians 2:11 Philippians 3:3 Romans 4 1 Corinthians 10 1 Peter 3 Romans 5 Matthew 28   Connect with us on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio Feedburner  Stitcher Libsyn iTunes Gab Minds Steemit