Papers by Steve Johnstone
In this book Steve Johnstone brings together the Reformed doctrines of Covenant Theology and the ... more In this book Steve Johnstone brings together the Reformed doctrines of Covenant Theology and the subject of evangelism. How should the covenants of Scripture, and their insights into God's single plan of redemption throughout history, inform the actual content of an evangelist's Gospel today? And how can our preaching as evangelists be enriched by the covenants of Scripture?
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Thesis The thesis of this paper is that the prophecy contained in Ezekiel 37:15-28 is fulfilled t... more Thesis The thesis of this paper is that the prophecy contained in Ezekiel 37:15-28 is fulfilled through the Person and work of Jesus Christ in the new covenant community. It will also argue for a future ethnic fulfilment in which there will be a great turning of the Jewish nation to Jesus as their Messiah.
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“The Lord is my Shepherd.” This is surely one of the most well know phrases in all of Scripture. ... more “The Lord is my Shepherd.” This is surely one of the most well know phrases in all of Scripture. Believers and unbelievers alike are familiar with it. But how many people understand its full redemptive-historical significance and the depth of comfort its eternal scope can give? It is of course the first phrase of Psalm 23, a Psalm of David. Spurgeon called this “the pearl of Psalms.” Its major theme is the shepherd-sheep motif which David uses to describe his relationship with his God, Yahweh.
The thesis of this paper is that this shepherd-sheep motif has profound redemptive-historical significance and that an understanding of the covenantal context of this metaphor is essential for being able to pray the 23rd Psalm with confidence.
Psalm 23 cannot be treated in isolation. It is more than a touching devotional Psalm using poignant metaphors, and its relation to Christ is more than a loose application of Christ being our Good Shepherd. The Psalm is profoundly redemptive-historical in nature and finds its full meaning only when it is understood in the context of the Davidic Covenant. It will be argued that it is only because Christ in His human nature prayed this prayer to Yahweh as His Shepherd, that we may now confidently pray this prayer to Christ in His divine nature as our Shepherd.
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The narratives of the Old Testament are rich with characters full and complex. This is one of the... more The narratives of the Old Testament are rich with characters full and complex. This is one of the geniuses of the authors of Scripture, that though they relate historical events, places and people, they still take time to colour in the rich complexity of the characters involved. Indeed, only in Scripture will you meet people as vastly deep and complex as Abraham, Moses, Samson, Esther, David, Solomon, Ahab, Manasseh, Herod, Pilate, Peter, Paul, and a host of others. And yet the depth and complexity of the characters of Scripture are never shared simply for the sake of literary excellence. These are historical people being described to us. Human as we are. And the literarily shaped narratives in which they are found are given to us by God for our salvation and edification.
This paper will cover the portrayal of just such a character – Josiah, king of Judah from 640-609BC. It will be asked, what is the author trying to convey through his portrayal of Josiah in the narrative of 2 Chronicles 34-35.
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Deut. 15:7-11 records instructions from Moses’ to the Israelites about the treatment of the poor ... more Deut. 15:7-11 records instructions from Moses’ to the Israelites about the treatment of the poor in the promised land. The thesis of this paper is that although these instructions are found in the midst of civil and ceremonial laws, they are yet profoundly moral in character, eschatological in orientation and binding in their principle for the New Testament church.
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The thesis of this paper is that in his first epistle the apostle Peter taught a covenantal view ... more The thesis of this paper is that in his first epistle the apostle Peter taught a covenantal view of God’s unfolding purposes in redemptive history, comprehending the church as the inheritor of the promises of the Mosaic covenant. This, of course, is in direct contrast to the Dispensational view of redemptive history, which does not apply the promises of God for ethnic Israel to the New Testament church. In order to demonstrate this thesis attention will first be given to the concept of redemptive history, and then to that of covenant and God’s use of covenant to progress His plan of redemption through history. Next, attention will be given to God’s inauguration of the Mosaic Covenant at Sinai with a special emphasis on six promises God made to Israel in that covenant. Lastly, it will be demonstrated how 1 Peter 2:4-10 can only be understood within this covenantal and Mosaic context, and how by understanding the New Testament church to be the inheritors of God’s promises to Israel our appreciation for the work of Christ can be deeply enriched.
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Paul frequently requested that the churches would pray for him. These prayers give us a wealth of... more Paul frequently requested that the churches would pray for him. These prayers give us a wealth of knowledge and guidance in how we as Christian ministers can request Biblically informed, Holy Spirit-aided prayers from those we lead.
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Jesus Christ rose to His feet as Christianity's first martyr entered heaven. But it was not simpl... more Jesus Christ rose to His feet as Christianity's first martyr entered heaven. But it was not simply the death of a man that brought the Saviour from His throne, it was the death of a man who preached, lived and died for the truth. By understanding the accusations made against Stephen together with his legendary sermon in Acts 7, Steve Johnstone reconstructs the theology of Christianity's first martyr and stirs a generation of preachers today to stay faithful and bold in their preaching of these same truths today.
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A study from Matthew's Gospel on why Jesus seemed to veil the disclosure of Himself as the messia... more A study from Matthew's Gospel on why Jesus seemed to veil the disclosure of Himself as the messianic Son of God, constantly telling people not to make Him known, and constantly using ambiguous terms to refer to Himself.
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Having struggled deeply with how in the New Covenant we should treat the fourth Commandment, in ... more Having struggled deeply with how in the New Covenant we should treat the fourth Commandment, in this paper I lay out an argument which has proven incredibly liberating for me as a Reformed, Calvinistic husband and father, especially regarding how I should or should not enforce a Mosaic-style Sabbath in our family's home life.
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The thesis of this paper is that this shepherd-sheep motif has profound redemptive-historical significance and that an understanding of the covenantal context of this metaphor is essential for being able to pray the 23rd Psalm with confidence.
Psalm 23 cannot be treated in isolation. It is more than a touching devotional Psalm using poignant metaphors, and its relation to Christ is more than a loose application of Christ being our Good Shepherd. The Psalm is profoundly redemptive-historical in nature and finds its full meaning only when it is understood in the context of the Davidic Covenant. It will be argued that it is only because Christ in His human nature prayed this prayer to Yahweh as His Shepherd, that we may now confidently pray this prayer to Christ in His divine nature as our Shepherd.
This paper will cover the portrayal of just such a character – Josiah, king of Judah from 640-609BC. It will be asked, what is the author trying to convey through his portrayal of Josiah in the narrative of 2 Chronicles 34-35.
The thesis of this paper is that this shepherd-sheep motif has profound redemptive-historical significance and that an understanding of the covenantal context of this metaphor is essential for being able to pray the 23rd Psalm with confidence.
Psalm 23 cannot be treated in isolation. It is more than a touching devotional Psalm using poignant metaphors, and its relation to Christ is more than a loose application of Christ being our Good Shepherd. The Psalm is profoundly redemptive-historical in nature and finds its full meaning only when it is understood in the context of the Davidic Covenant. It will be argued that it is only because Christ in His human nature prayed this prayer to Yahweh as His Shepherd, that we may now confidently pray this prayer to Christ in His divine nature as our Shepherd.
This paper will cover the portrayal of just such a character – Josiah, king of Judah from 640-609BC. It will be asked, what is the author trying to convey through his portrayal of Josiah in the narrative of 2 Chronicles 34-35.
We trust that you will learn from this insightful and provocative talk, which you will find here:
http://www.podcasts.com/steve-johnstone-messages-audio-a755d0dba/episode/The-wisdom-of-God-and-the-foolishness-of-His-gospel-7ab8
This document serves as an introduction to the book.