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At the very heart of God’s plan for the world stands an extraordinary city. Beginning with the garden of Eden in Genesis and ending with the New Jerusalem in Revelation, the biblical story reveals how God has been working throughout history to establish a city filled with his glorious presence. Tracing the development of the theme of city in both testaments, T. Desmond Alexander draws on his...

and perfection, is unattainable but for the grace of God. He is the One who redeems sinful people from the power of evil, ransoms them from the domain of death, and makes them holy. As God reminds the Israelites, “I am the LORD who sanctifies you” (Lev. 20:8; 22:32; cf. 21:15, 23; 22:9, 16). While the regulations of Leviticus draw attention to God’s gracious provision of consecration rituals, the Israelites are also expected to fulfill their calling as God’s people. They must live holy lives. Not
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