Kingdom Parable of the Vineyard
May 31st, 2010 | Kingdom | No Comment
The kingdom Parable of the Landowner, also called The Parable of the Vineyard is spoken in the last week of Christ's ministry before His death. It was spoken on the occasion of the opposition to Christ's teachings by the Pharisees. The Lord has just warned them that the tax collectors and harlots entered the kingdom of God before they did, citing as proof the events occurring with John the Baptist.
At that point, he invites them to hear another parable. He describes a landowner who planted a vineyard, hedged it in and dug a winepress in it and built a tower. ...
Kingdom Parable of the Tares and Wheat
May 21st, 2010 | End of the World 2012 | 1 Comment
The kingdom parable of the tares and wheat follows the parable of the sower. As in the former, we have both the parable and its application and meaning. The text is found in Matthew 13: 24-51. In the parable of the sower, the kingdom was likened to the sowing of seed. In this parable it is likened to the "growing" of the seed and the weed, no pun intended.
There are a few facts that should readily be apparent. Seed grows incrementally over time. It is important not to miss that part of the parable. Secondly, while seed is growing, it ...
Fellowheirs of the Same Body?
April 13th, 2010 | Kingdom | 4 Comments
Fellow Heirs
In just a moment, we'll discuss "Fellowheirs of the Same Body." But for now let's do a bit of catching up. It''s been a while since I've posted to the blog. I've taken some much needed time off. So, I thought I'd return with a brief post What have I been doing in that time? Recently, I've been involved with a new radio broadcast with Don K. Preston, "Two Men and A Bible" on A.D. 70.net. The show is receiving quite a response. We highly recommend you check it out. There are downloads available.
Our subject today answers the questions ...
Did Christ Promise and Earthly Kingdom?
November 11th, 2009 | Kingdom | 4 Comments
Did Christ promise an earthly kingdom? One of the big deceptions of Dispensationalism is its teaching that Christ came to establish an earthly political kingdom. They see the modern Zionist Israel as a key player in the fulfillment of kingdom prophecy. Here are reasons from the scriptures why Christ's kingdom is present, spiritual and non-political.
The Kingdom of God Is At Hand
Christ announced that his kingdom had drawn near. Citing Daniel, he preached the kingdom of God saying, "The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe the gospel. (Mark 1:14-15) Daniel prophesied God's time ...
End Times Road Signs: When Were the Times of the G...
August 21st, 2009 | Featured Articles | 1 Comment
It is stated by some that Jerusalem will not be under Gentile rule in the terminal generation, a situation which had existed from A.D. 70 allegedly until the Six Day War of 1967. This is an argument assumed to be based on the text found in Luke 21:24.
The verse says “And they shall all fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations.And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
Today we respond to the fifth of Hagee's 10 signs that we are headed for Armageddon with "End ...
