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April 2024 recording, Song of Solomon Chapter 1: Ito ang pinakamagandang awit ni Solomon:  Ang Unang Awit Babae: Akong ito'y pinupupog, sinisiil mo ng halik; ang dulot ng pag-ibig mo'y mainam pa sa alak. Ang taglay mong halimuyak, saan kaya itutulad? Simbango ng pangalan mong ang samyo'y malaganap, kaya lahat ng dalaga ay iyo ngang nabibihag. Ako ngayon ay narito, isama mo kahit saan, at ako ay iyong dalhin sa silid mong pahingahan. Tiyak akong liligaya ngayong ikaw ay narito, ang nais ko ay madama ang alab ng pag-ibig mo; pagsinta mo'y mas gusto ko kaysa alinmang inumin; hindi ako nagkamali na ikaw nga ang ibigin. Dalaga sa Jerusalem, ang ganda ko'y kayumanggi; katulad ko'y mga toldang sa Kedar pa niyayari, tulad ko ri'y mga tabing sa palasyo ng hari. Huwag akong hahamakin nang dahil sa aking kulay, pagkat itong aking balat ay nasunog lang sa araw. Itong mga kapatid ko'y hindi ako kinalugdan, nagkaisa silang ako'y pagbantayin ng ubasan.  Pinagyama...

Thank you for your kindness dear brethren. All the way from Reformed Presbyterian Church Dumaguete. Courtesy of Nate Sonner.  

Ο λόγος σου είναι λυχνάρι στα πόδια μου και φως στο μονοπάτι μου. Psalm 119:105 I are indebted to Jeff Chavez of Theoglossa for his selfless assistance and inspiration. May the LORD return his kindness tenfold. I am nursery level in both languages. Slow in Greek and twice as slow in Hebrew. But in time we'll get there. Maybe I'll post another reading a year from now Lord willing to see if I improved or not.

Healthy food for the sheep has arrived. God continues to support His work. Thank you for our sponsor. Beeke and Smalley's Reformed Systematic Theology Volume set is now complete. This stash includes two book on the church fathers. Three books on the study of the book of Revelation. The Returning King goes well with The King in His Beauty. Steve Gregg's study on the four views on the (Historicist, Preterist, Futurist, and Idealist) . And of course, one by G.K. Beale. Last but not least are two books on both the Westminster Confession of Faith, and an expository on the Westminster Shorter Catechism.

Historical Theology by Gregg Allison Historical Theology presents the key pillars of the contemporary church and the development of those doctrines as they evolved from the history of Christian thought. Most historical theology texts follow Christian beliefs in a strict chronological manner with the classic theological loci scattered throughout various time periods, movements, and controversies—making for good history but confusing theology. This companion to the classic bestseller Systematic Theology is unique among historical theologies. Gregg Allison sets out the history of Christian doctrine according to a topical-chronological arrangement—one theological element at a time instead of committing to a discussion of theological thought according to its historical appearance alone. This method allows you to: Contemplate one tenet of Christianity at a time, along with its formulation in the early church—through the Middle Ages, Reformation, and post-Reformation era, and into the modern ...

Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament : (A Comprehensive Bible Commentary on Old Testament Quotations, Allusions & Echoes That Appear from Matthew through Revelation)  The reviews do more justice to this precious work than the book description so I will add one of them here instead.  From B. Marold (find the original comment here )  "'Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament', edited by G. K. Beale and D. A. Carson supports the idea that given any approach to the examination of the New Testament you may think of, someone has written a book about it. And a superb book it is, if you have need for an examination of this subject from almost every angle. I say almost, because there is actually one thing I would like to have seen in this book, and it is not there. More on this anon. For the lay reader, be aware that this is a scholarly book, with all the Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, and (I suspect) even Coptic terms used freely, just when I...

The King In His Beauty by Thomas Schreiner Thomas Schreiner, a respected scholar and a trusted voice for many students and pastors, offers a substantial and accessibly written overview of the whole Bible. He traces the storyline of the scriptures from the standpoint of biblical theology, examining the overarching message that is conveyed throughout. Schreiner emphasizes three interrelated and unified themes that stand out in the biblical narrative: God as Lord, human beings as those who are made in God's image, and the land or place in which God's rule is exercised. The goal of God's kingdom is to see the king in his beauty and to be enraptured in his glory. Book Description from   Baker Academic: Contents Prologue Part 1: Creation to the Edge of Canaan 1. Genesis 2. Exodus 3. Leviticus 4. Numbers 5. Deuteronomy Interlude: A Synopsis of Creation to the Edge of Canaan Part 2: The Story of Possession, Exile, and Return 6. Joshua 7. Judges 8. Ruth 9. 1-2 Samuel 10. 1-2 Kings 1...

Ever since my Jack Chick days, I have held the pretribulation position. That was over twenty years ago. But a thorough investigation changed my perspective on eschatology. One crucial shift is that its emphasis on the prophecies' fulfillment is less important now than its exhortation to be obedient followers of Christ. It is intrinsically connected to the larger plan of redemptive history and does not stand alone merely as a book of mysterious images.  And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.  Luke 21:29-31   But be on guard; I have told you all things beforehand.  Mark13:23   It used to be common to ask "when," but in reality, the real question is "why and what." The book of the Revelation (of Jesus Christ) is best read and understood i...

The God Who Makes Himself Known by W. Ross Blackburn The Lord's commitment to make himself known throughout the nations is the overarching missionary theme of the Bible and the central theological concern of Exodus. Countering scholarly tendencies to fragment the text over theological difficulties, Ross Blackburn contends that Exodus should be read as a unified whole, and that an appreciation of its missionary theme in its canonical context is of great help in dealing with the difficulties that the book poses. For example, how is Exodus 6:3 best understood? Is there a tension between law and gospel, or mercy and judgment? How should we understand the painstaking detail of the tabernacle chapters? From a careful examination of Exodus, this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume demonstrates that the Lord humbled Pharaoh so the world would know that only God can save the Lord gave Israel the law so that its people might display his goodness to the nations, living in a state of order...

This will most likely be the first batch of new collections for this year, Lord willing. My greatest extravagance at this point in life is books. Good books. They seem to me like prudent investments that will last a lifetime. I know of retired pastors who gave young ministers their entire library as a gift. The right books are an understatement in this endeavor. My first paper on the Tabernacle and its role in Biblical Theology was written with a lot of assistance from these books. I therefore list them here for guidance and endorsement. Not all of them have I read. However I have cited most of them when writing my paper. The information they yielded was crucial not only in finishing my paper, but also in whetting my appetite and engorging myself more on the study of redemptive history. Essential Studies in Biblical Theology is a set of 8 books dealing with this huge subject. Three of them I have been graciously gifted. Already they contain such precious insight for the church at larg...

We will be joining the churches of Lubbock Reformed Church, Grace Covenant Reformed Church, and some from Vanguard Presbytery, for a thanksgiving fast this coming 29th of December to worship the God of heaven and earth for His bountiful blessings, His exceedingly gracious answers to prayer this past year, for taking us to deeper waters, and to petition His mighty hand for the coming year.  May we see greater manifestations of His grace in our daily family worship, our personal devotions, our deepening of the faith, our desire to know Him daily through His Word, and to remain in constant awe at His majesty and mercy.