What Does God Say About the Regathering of Israel?...
August 5th, 2009 | Day of the Lord | 1 Comment
The regathering of Israel begins with God's prophecy to Abraham. "I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." (Genesis 12:3).
The prophecy is expanded through the Patriarchs, particularly through Jacob, in his farewell address to his sons. What Does God Say About the Regathering of Israel?
Concerning Judah, he says, The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh comes; and to him shall be the obedience of the people." (Gen. 49:10).
In other words, the scepter ...
Galatians Bible Study, What Are The Elements of th...
July 22nd, 2009 | Day of the Lord | No Comment
How would the kingdom of God be received? In our Galatians Bible Study, What Are The Elements of the World?, we address the issue of the inheritance.
Paul shows that those who were in bondage under the elements of the world were called children. This means they were not legally qualified to receive the coveted kingdom of God. How would the inheritance be received?
The Jews were so zealous to receive the kingdom that they plotted to murder the prophets, and ultimately Christ hoping that by destroying the heir, (Matthew 21:33-43, they would have uncontested right to the kingdom. However, in our ...
What is the Meaning of the End of the Age in Escha...
November 2nd, 2008 | Eschatology | No Comment
What is the end of the age in Matthew 28:20? Does this mean Jesus
is no longer with us after the events of 70AD?
It is commonly assumed by those who oppose the full preterist view
that Matthew 28:20, is a reference to the end of the planet versus the
end of the Jewish age. In all 5 occurrences where this phrase is found,
it means the end of the Jewish age.
First, we will cite the texts, make a comment or two, then expose the
illogical implication behind the question.
The phrase "sunteleia tou aionos" occurs 5 times in the N.T. Matt. 13:39, 40,
24:3, 28:20 and Heb. ...
Is Preterism’s Timing of the Resurrection in...
October 29th, 2008 | Christian Eschatology | 1 Comment
Many would like to make the subject of the resurrection a matter
of the nature of the resurrection body only. While it is valid to
address and identify the nature of the resurrection body, it is also
valid to address Preterism's timing of the resurrection in eschatology
if futurists and other rapture ready advocates expect to build a
convincing case.
"When Shall These Things Be" edited by Keith A. Mathison a book that
sought to address the major issues of the preterit view with the hope
of convincingly refuting them, Robert Strimple had these comments
on the issue of time and resurrection.
"Obviously an orthodox Christian response to hyper-preterism ...
What Is Realized Eschatology?
October 26th, 2008 | Christian Eschatology | No Comment
The subject of realized eschatology has quickly gained ground
in the end time discussions of the day. It means that all things
related to end time Bible prophecy are fulfilled.
The proper meaning of Bible prophecy is found by looking in the
past rather then in the future. This view is very controversial.
It is often met with shouts of heresy! Some would be burned at the
stake if the more radical futurists had their way.
Realized eschatology, also known as preterism or full preterism
continues to grow at a rapid pace. What are the major advantages
of this view compared to others? There are five components that
answer this ...
