Is redemption just forgiveness, or far more? Dr. T. Desmond Alexander traces the Exodus Passover pattern, showing how it restores access to God’s presence and anticipates Christ. Along the way, he explains why redemption includes the renewal of creation—fueling real Christian hope. Timestamps 00:00 — Opening & Guest Intro 01:12 — Exodus: From Oppression to God’s Presence (Tabernacle's Goal) 03:02 — What is a Priest? 04:43 — Firstborn & Levites as Substitutes (Exod 13; Num 3, 8) 08:01 — Passover Pattern: Ransom, Purification, Consecration 14:05 — Jesus as the Passover Lamb (John, Revelation) 20:05 — “Royal Priesthood”: Access Now, Glory Not Yet (1 Pet 2) 24:02 — Justification as Ransom (“Redeem” Verbs: ga’al & pādâ) 26:34 — Beyond Verdict: Cleansed & Made Holy 29:03 — Biblical Theology vs. Systematic Theology 36:07 — Advice to Pastors: Keeping Christ Central 39:04 — Redemption of Creation (Isaiah; Rev 21–22) 46:10 — Beginning of New Creation in Christ 49:15 — Pastors: Model Reading Scripture; Teach the Big Story 52:05 — Wrap Up Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info Enter for a chance to win a copy of Dr. Alexander's book, From Eden to the New Jerusalem: An Introduction to Biblical Theology: https://forms.gle/64orBgPu4Zj483ox8 #BiblicalTheology #Redemption #Passover #Exodus #Jesus #NewCreation #KingdomOfGod #BibleStudy #Theology #Christianity #Gospel #Seminary

For Christmas, we're pressing pause on our regular World Upside Down programming. In this special episode, Dr. P delivers a sweeping, 40,000-foot overview of the Bible’s grand storyline—from creation and fall, through promise and exile, to fulfillment in Christ. Rather than focusing on a single text or theme, this message traces the coherence of Scripture itself: one unfolding story centered on God’s presence, God’s promises, and God’s King.

Though not originally delivered as a Christmas sermon, this message is especially fitting for the season. Christmas is most glorious when seen within the larger biblical narrative—the long-awaited arrival of the Seed of the woman, the Son of David, and the true restoration of humanity to the presence of God.

If you’ve ever wondered how the whole Bible fits together—or how your own story fits within God’s—this episode offers clarity, depth, and hope.

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In this episode of World Upside Down, we trace how the early church confronted rival worldviews like Gnosticism, Marcionism, Arianism, and ancient materialism, and why confessing God as the maker of all things, visible and invisible was not a side issue, but essential to the gospel itself. Along the way, we consider how creation and redemption are inseparable, why the Trinity grounds creation as a free act of divine generosity, and how losing the doctrine of creation leads to confusion about truth, meaning, human dignity, and vocation.

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