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Book Description
Does our being made free by Christ free us from the law? Does our being made free by Christ deliver us from all punishments or chastisements for sin? Is it consistent with Christian freedom to be under obligation to perform duties because God has commanded them? May Christ’s freemen come into bondage again through sin? Is it consistent with Christian freedom to perform duties out of respect for the recompense of the reward? Does the freedom of a Christian free him from all obedience to men?
The True Bounds of Christian Freedom is a clear, scriptural exposition of the place of the law in the life of the Christian. One of the few works currently available which shows the danger of Antinomianism, while also avoiding legalism.
Samuel Bolton
About the Author
Born in London in 1606, Samuel Bolton became a scholar and member of the Westminster Assembly. He was educated at Manchester School and Christ’s College, Cambridge (BA 1629; MA 1632). He ministered successively in three London parishes before becoming Master of Christ’s College in 1654, and later served as Vice-Chancellor of the University. He died in October 1654, after a long illness.
Bolton was the author of The True Bounds of Christian Freedom, published by the Trust in its Puritan Paperbacks series.
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Cherubim, Table for Bread, Golden Lampstand (Exodus 25:1-22)
This chapter mentions cherubim for the first time since Genesis 3, where they were identified as guarding the way to the tree of life. Two psalms identify the LORD as enthroned upon the cherubim: Psalms 80 and 99. Also, there are two scripture references that identify the mercy seat as God’s footstool: Psalm 132:7-8 and 1 Chronicles 28:2. Leviticus 16 describes how the high priest entered the holy of holies on the day of atonement and made blood offerings for the sins of himself and the people.
The design of the table for bread is set forth. The use of the table is identified in Leviticus 24:5-9. This states that the priests who replaced the bread weekly ate the replaced bread before the LORD as a symbol of fellowship between the LORD and his people. The bread also reminded of God’s provision for his people. As we read about the table we are reminded that our Lord said “I am the bread of life” in John 6.
The final section describes the golden lampstand. Its design included seven lamps held on branches decorated with almond blossoms. The lampstand likely appeared similar to the Jewish menorah. The lampstand reminds us of the tree of life (Genesis 2-3 and Revelation 22) and the numerous references in scripture of light. In particular we are reminded that Christ said, “I am the light of the world” in John 8-9.—Chuck Cain
Listen to “Cherubim, Table for Bread, Golden Lampstand” (Exodus 25:1-22) at mcopc.org.
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