Are you looking for Christ's coming at any moment? Alfred Edersheim certainly did. Moreover, he felt that it was vitally important for the fulfillment of the church's mission to do so: The ‘when’ - the day and the hour of His [Christ's] Coming - was to remain hidden from men and Angels. Nay, even the Son Himself - as … [Read more...]
The Russian Ascent
If you've lived long enough or if you pay some attention to near and far history, you might have a notion just how quickly global circumstances can change. Sometimes these changes occur imperceptibly and under our noses without our realizing it. But sometimes changes take place rapidly. Often we're so involved in … [Read more...]
Seventh-day Adventist Great Controversy
The Seventh-day Adventist Great Controversy During the month of August 2015 Fox29 News reported the following: PHILADELPHIA (WTXF)-A religious book is showing up in mailboxes across Philadelphia and most residents are finding it pretty mysterious. The book is called ‘The Great Controversy.’ Most people who've gotten … [Read more...]
A Thessalonians Pretribulation Nightmare
According to some non-pretribulationists, Paul's Thessalonians Epistles are a Pretribulation Nightmare. Some time around 2007 when I first began studying the different rapture timing theories, I came across a website promoting a non-pretrib view. It listed a number of problems for pretribulationism. One of these … [Read more...]
The Pretribulational Rapture Bullies
It's time we stood up for the truth and opposed the pretribulational rapture bullies. They want us to think that Christ could come at any time for His church. We must stop this dangerous deception! That sums up the sentiment I recently received via an email from an earnest gentleman (SP). He thanked me for … [Read more...]
Dispensationalism is Goofy
Dispensationalism is goofy. At least that's the opinion of some Christians - even scholars I hold in great esteem insofar as defending the gospel and the Bible. After I left the New Age and started digging into my Bible, I reached a point when I felt the need to get a book on Systematic Theology. So I asked around … [Read more...]
New Testament Re-interprets the Old Testament?
New Testament Re-interprets the Old Testament? Does the New Testament really re-interpret the Old Testament? What does that actually mean and why would anyone suggest such a thing? When someone states that the NT re-interprets the OT, they mean that the NT is given priority over the OT in terms of doctrine. This … [Read more...]
Rapture Timing Views
There have been various rapture timing views over the years. Which is the correct one? We summarize them for you below. But first, some preliminary observations: The rapture is mentioned by Paul in 1 Thess 4:15-17. He also alludes to it in 1 Cor 15:52. Most theological systems believe in the rapture. Even … [Read more...]
Responding to Christian Critics of Israel
What do you say to Christian critics of Israel? How do you respond to Christian leaders or people who you would normally respect - insofar as proclaiming the gospel is concerned - yet habitually single out Israel for unfair criticism? I confess to frustration at the myths and inferences which these consistently churn … [Read more...]
The Binding of Satan
The binding of Satan. If Satan is already bound as amillennialists claim, why is there so much deception in the world? Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old - who is the Devil and Satan … [Read more...]
