Is Second Thessalonians One a pretrib problem? Some think so. It depends on what assumptions we bring to the text. Despite the confidence people have in their positions, all rapture timing views have difficult areas. So we should humbly avoid dogmatism. For after all it is only just for God to repay with affliction … [Read more...]
God, Sovereignty and Revelation’s Seals
Are there any limitations to God's sovereignty in Revelation six? Some time ago a scholarly friend wrote a series on getting the rapture right on his blog. While I didn't agree with everything, I liked that he wasn't dogmatic. He came to his pretribulational conclusion in logical and humble fashion. You can rarely … [Read more...]
Can you loosen the bands of Orion?
Can you loosen the bands of Orion? The question arises from Charles Spurgeon’s March 21st Evening Devotional. Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades or loose the cords of Orion? Job 38:31 The idea found below is that God is sovereign in all things and we are not. It is He who gives the increase in all things, … [Read more...]
He Will Reign Forever
This is a review of the book "He Will Reign Forever - A Biblical Theology of the Kingdom of God" by Dr. Michael Vlach. It is published by Lampion Press (Hardcover 638 pages). Read Dr. Vlach's Bio HERE. Visit his blog. Among other books, he has also written "Has the Church Replaced Israel?" From John MacArthur's … [Read more...]
Blessing & Cursing Israel
Blessing and cursing Israel - are Israel's detractors really blessing Israel by telling the truth? I will bless those who bless you, I will curse those who treat you with contempt, and all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you. Gen 12:3 Many theologians don't see a future for Israel. They believe prophecy … [Read more...]
Should Imminence be Second Tier
Should the doctrine of imminence be second tier in a pretrib Statement of Faith? I occasionally come across contra-pretrib articles which make me blink for their sheer lack of self-awareness and audacity. One writer claims there are no explicit imminence statements in Scripture (actually he has a small window … [Read more...]
A Mighty Man of God
A mighty man of God. What traits does the person who God uses have? Can you and I be effectively used by God? What sort of person does God use? According to R. A. Torrey, such a person was Dwight Lyman Moody (1837-1899). Moody left a continuing legacy. You can read his story HERE. Torrey observes that Moody … [Read more...]
The Messiah and Future Israel
The Messiah and Future Israel: Below are the concluding thoughts from Larry Pettegrew's chapter (The Messiah's Lecture on the Future of Israel) of Forsaking Israel. I recommend the book, and especially the first chapter: The Curious Case of the Church Fathers and Israel. The Conclusion The … [Read more...]
Plead God’s Promises in Prayer
To Plead God's Promises in Prayer is a suggestion found in Chapter 12 (Prayerful Praying Today) of Joel Beeke's and Brian Najapfour's book "Taking Hold of God." The book is mentioned in our article Matthew Henry on the Method of Prayer. On pages 236-237 of "Taking Hold of God" the authors write: In His … [Read more...]
Two Sides and lies to Gay Christianity
There are at least two sides and lies to gay Christianity. These two systems are used by sympathizers to accept LGBTQ+ in the church. Perhaps the first self-styled-Christian I’d heard condoning homosexual practices was Bishop John Shelby Spong. While he was an apostate who I considered to be curious at the time, in … [Read more...]
