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Garry Williams (John Owen Centre) study day on scripture as covenant

Posted on September 28, 2011 by neilrobbie

Thanks to Kip Chelashaw for organising an excellent study day with my former college lecturer, Garry Williams.  It was great to have my mind stretched on the big issue of scripture as covenant.  Here’s my very sketchy notes which supplement … Continue reading →

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10 ways in which God in Christ is a God of love #4

Posted on December 16, 2009 by neilrobbie

Here’s the 4th abridged extract from Ebenezer Erskine’s 10 point sermon on 10 ways in which God in Christ is a God of love: 4. God in Christ is a God matching with us, and betrothing us unto himself in … Continue reading →

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Samson and paedobaptism

Posted on November 11, 2009 by neilrobbie

I’ve preached two series on Samson in the last 12 months, at two different churches. It has occurred to me this week that Samson’s life is a good model for paedobaptism: God made a Nazirite vow (see Numbers ch6) with … Continue reading →

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If the Lord is for you…

Posted on October 8, 2009 by neilrobbie

Romans 8:31 If God is for us, who can be against us? Ebenezer Erskine unpacks what it means for God to be for us from the covenant-grant “I am the Lord your God.” The greatest word ever God spake since … Continue reading →

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