Redemption through the Promised Seed

Abraham’s theological horizon must be taken more seriously into account. The initiative of the divine grace with Abraham must be recalled. The covenant relation as one of confirmed promise must be understood. Isaac must be seen not merely as Abraham’s son whom he loves, but as his only son (Genesis 22:2); not only the son naturally, but the only son before God, the only son of the promise: “… in Isaac shall thy seed be called” (Genesis 21:12. The command is not a bare command to a certain man to go kill his son. The command is to Abraham to offer up the promised seed as a burnt-offering in a particular place in the land of promise. The seed which God has miraculously given is to be proclaimed by God’s judgment. The covenant stands of falls in the seed. Only in and through the offering of the seed of promise is Abraham’s worship acceptable to God. Redemption is through the seed of the promise, and this is what Abraham seeks.

Edmund P. Clowney — Preaching and Biblical Theology, pg.85.

Music Monday

Robbie Seay Band’s new album, Give Yourself Away, features progressive melodies and raw, insightful lyrics rooted in Jesus’ call to service. The first single, “Song Of Hope,” was the second Most Added on R&R’s Christian AC Monitored chart for the week of August 3, and was also one of the Most Added on R&R’s Christian CHR chart for the week of July 20. The single had 11 adds in its first week and has been picked up by 21 stations in three weeks.

Check out this free Acoustic version of the song, courtesy of WorshipTogether.com:
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(It’s really catchy! I’ve played this track over a dozen times in the past week 🙂 )

Redemption through the Promised Seed

Abraham’s theological horizon must be taken more seriously into account. The initiative of the divine grace with Abraham must be recalled. The covenant relation as one of confirmed promise must be understood. Isaac must be seen not merely as Abraham’s son whom he loves, but as his only son (Genesis 22:2); not only the son naturally, but the only son before God, the only son of the promise: “… in Isaac shall thy seed be called” (Genesis 21:12. The command is not a bare command to a certain man to go kill his son. The command is to Abraham to offer up the promised seed as a burnt-offering in a particular place in the land of promise. The seed which God has miraculously given is to be proclaimed by God’s judgment. The covenant stands of falls in the seed. Only in and through the offering of the seed of promise is Abraham’s worship acceptable to God. Redemption is through the seed of the promise, and this is what Abraham seeks.

Edmund P. Clowney — Preaching and Biblical Theology, pg.85.