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Victory of the Redeemed – Zechariah 3


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The Victory of the Redeemed, Zechariah 3. At the time of the writing of Zechariah, God’s people were in trouble. Satan stood at the right hand of Joshua the high priest to oppose him. He sought to condemn the people of God. However, Joshua stood before (in the presence of) the Angel of the Lord.

The reason Satan sought to condemn Joshua (representative of the righteousness remnant of Israel) derived from verse 3 of Zechariah 3. Joshua, clothed with filthy garments declared their sinful condition. In offering the “blood of bulls and goats” he could effect no lasting cleansing and thereby righteousness through them, (Heb. 10:1-4). Mere shadows of the coming redemption in Christ, they failed to atone.

Objection Overruled!

Satan knew this and sought to cash in early on his winnings. However, the Angel of the Lord intervenes. Rather than attack Satan, he replies. “The Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not a brand plucked from the fire? Meaning, the remnant being spared destruction in (more…)

What is the Meaning of the End of the Age in Eschatology?


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.

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The phrase “sunteleia tou aionos” occurs 5 times in the N.T. Matt. 13:39, 40,
24:3, 28:20 and Heb. 9:26.

Each time it is used, Jesus referred to it as “this” age, meaning the one in which
he then lived. See Matt. 12:31. He always referred to the future (Christian) age,
as the ‘age to come.’ By that, I mean the age future to the one in which he then
lived.

We should have no doubt that Matthew 24:3, speaks of the Jewish age. Also,
Hebrews 9:26, demonstrates that Jesus was put to death in the end of the age.
That likewise must be the Jewish age. Note that it does not say at the “end” of
the end of the age, thus not in A.D. 70.

Now, the issue before us is to identify the end of the age in the text in
question, Matthew 28:20. (more…)

Is Preterism’s Timing of the Resurrection in Eschatology Important?


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 must
address the prophetic “time texts” of the New Testament…” , p 290.

Strimple however passes on that attempt, trusting that the editor has
done an adequate job. However, it seems that this impressive line up of
authors did not take the time to read and fully understand the
implications and ramifications of what they had written previously
on the subject of time.

In other words, Kenneth Gentry, Jr. and Keith Mathison, use the very
same text to teach the exact opposite views. This seriously impacts
Strimple’s assumptions on the nature of the resurrection body.
It eats the heart out of his more desirable “methodology” approach. (more…)

What Is Realized Eschatology?


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 question. (more…)

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