Christ in the Psalms: Psalm 16

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In his sermon on the day of Pentecost, Peter interpreted the last verses of Psalm 16 as a prophecy of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 2:25-31). David died and was buried, and his tomb was still known to the Jews of Peter's day. But David "spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christ,…

Psalm 86: Answer Me Because

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Psalm 86 is a song of personal petition to God for help in a time of trouble. Verse 14 identifies the trouble: "the proud have risen against me, and a mob of violent men have sought my life, and have not set you before them." David had experienced much persecution especially at the hands of…

Christ in the Psalms: Psalm 15

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A Psalm of David1. Yahweh, who may sojourn in your tabernacle?Who may reside in the hill of your holiness?2. He who walks perfectly,And works righteousness,And speaks truth in his heart.3. He does not slander with his tongue.He does not do harm to his neighbor,And he does not take up a reproach against one near to…

Total Depravity and the Image of God in Man

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Some say that the image of God in man means that man is like God in being a rational and moral creature. Others say that it means that man is like God in having dominion over the earth. These things are both related to the image. Man's rationality and morality mean that he alone among…