When and How Did Israel’s Inheritance Come?

July 20th, 2009 | Eschatology | No Comment  
In the last post, we discussed the inheritance for Israel, showing that because of immaturity, they were the same as bondslaves. Their immaturity was not based upon age, but upon their legal status under the Law. An heir cannot inherit until reaching legal age. This we covered in Galatians 4:1-2.  When and how did Israel's inheritance come? Legal Status as Children According to Paul, Israel's legal status was that of a child, a minor too young to receive their inheritance. Thus, they were under "stewards" until the time appointed of the Father. This is described as being under the "elements of the ...
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Romans 13:11-Daniel’s Appointed Time to Awak...

December 12th, 2008 | Eschatology | No Comment  
In our final segment and study of the last hour and appointed time of Daniel, we examine Paul’s quotes of Daniel. Is Romans 13:11 Daniel’s appointed time to awake out of sleep? Remember the story I shared with you earlier about my mother. Well, she had a very unique way of letting us know that it was the appointed time to awake. If we did not get out of bed immediately upon that first loving but firm shake, she would silently walk back toward the kitchen. Our eyes would close and we unfortunately would fall back asleep. Well, my mother would come back the next time, only she would have a glass ...
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