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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What does Revelation tell us about the new creation? How does it transform your Christian life and ministry? Dr. Tom Schreiner walks through Revelation 21–22, showcasing how its symbolism feeds the imagination and nourishes our soul, pointing us towards what God is going to do to restore the world.

Timestamps:

00:00 — Topics to Cover in this Episode

01:17 — Eden in Rev 21–22 ("Healing of the Nations")

05:48 — New Creation is BETTER Than Eden

07:13 — Enhancing the Image of God

10:18 — Perfecting the Creation (City, River, No Temple)

13:42 — Should We Read Revelation Symbolically?

16:45 — Referents: What the Symbol Communicates (Beast, Dragon, etc.)

19:56 — Is There a Literal New Jerusalem?

23:43 — Revelation as the Climax of the Bible

26:27 — "Sea is No More" (End of Evil/Chaos)

30:39 — "Tree on Either Side of the River" (God Provides Forever)

33:04 — "Walls w/ Open Gates" (Safest Place Imaginable)

34:37 — “No Night” (No Moral Evil)

36:42 — What Can We Bring With Us? ("Glory and Honor of the Nations")

44:06 — "He Who Conquers" (Sonship Theme)

45:08 — About Dr. Schreiner (Serving the Church & Seminary Education)

53:45 — Ezekiel’s Temple (& New Testament as Interpretive Guide)

1:01:23 — Significance of the Ending to the Bible (Application for Today) Interested in going deeper?

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What did the Old Testament prophets expect when they spoke of a coming new creation, and how does Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection launch that new reality today? Dr. Nicholas Piotrowski and Pastor Roger Williams explore Jesus’s miracles, the overlap of the ages, and Paul’s vision of believers as firstfruits of God’s renewed world. This episode gives listeners a clear, hope-filled framework for understanding inaugurated eschatology, life in the Spirit, and what it means to be part of God’s new creation right now.

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What if Genesis 1–2 launches a God-centered story that the whole Old Testament keeps advancing until new creation dawns in Christ? Dr. Jason DeRouchie traces that amazing narrative through the Bible in our latest video of World Upside Down.

0:00 – Welcome to Dr. DeRouchie

0:34 – What You Should NOT Miss About Genesis 1 & 2

8:21 – God-Centered Understanding of the World

13:55 – The Light Always Triumphs Over the Darkness

15:57 – One Way of Applying Genesis 1 & 2

17:03 – The Garden of Eden as a "Sanctuary"

22:09 – The Rest of the Story: The Fall Resolved

28:19 – "De-Creation" Before New Creation

36:36 – Our Purpose in God's Story

38:38 – Moses' Hope: The Promised Land

42:08 – The Church as Seed of Jesus

47:04 – Humanity's Failure & Jesus' Death in Our Place

49:14 – Creation is the Context of Our Life

51:22 – The Old Testament is Messianic

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In this episode, Dr. John Currid helps us answer some questions from critics regarding the biblical creation account. We also discuss what Genesis 1–2 reveals about who God is, why he created, and how Genesis sets up the whole Bible.