Countdown to the Final End or A Miscalculation?
August 8th, 2009 | Day of the Lord | No Comment
Eschatology Podcast
In his video posted at clipser.com, John Hagee lists 7 of his ten reasons the battle of Armageddon is imminent. In fact, two years ago, he said the coming of the Lord was so near that one could literally hear his footsteps shuffling along the clouds of heaven. Hmmm! Hold on, while I turn down my radio. Well, I'm not listening right now, and unless the FedEx plane flying over my house can be called a shuffle, I can't hear it. Can you? Is it a Countdown to the Final End or a Miscalculation?
Below are the seven reasons ...
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 ...
How Does Paul Use The Term “Body”?
January 2nd, 2009 | Resurrection | No Comment
The study of the resurrection is one of
great interest and controversy. That
conflict derives from the question of
How does Paul use the term body?
For many, body in resurrection texts
is unquestionable. They take it to be
so obviously literal that an alternate
viewpoint is considered ridiculous.
The following points should help in our
understanding of the body from Paul’s
view point.
First, we must begin with the motif of
Christ’s departure from the world of Judaism. This is characterized as a second Exodus. Luke 9:312 speaks of his “decease,” which he would accomplish at Jerusalem.
How Does Paul Use the Term Body?
The word “decease” is translated from “exodus.” Therefore, Christ, ...
When Does Jesus Come in His Kingdom?
November 13th, 2008 | Eschatology | 6 Comments
For the Son of man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then he will reward each according to his works. Assuredly I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom, (Matthew 16:27, 28).
Jesus promised to come in his kingdom before some who stood in his presence died. That means he promised to come in the lifetime of those living in his day. The phrase, “some standing here,” emphatically declares that the kingdom of God would arrive before those ...
