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...]
The Gathering of the Elect
Is the gathering of the Elect in Matt 24:31 the rapture? He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other. Mat 24:31 As a general rule, pretribulationists believe that v 31 is the final gathering of Israel back into the land. … [Read more...]
Return of the Old Empires?
With all that is occurring in the world today and the jostling of powers, could we be seeing a return of the old empires? In a previous column I had speculated about a return of the old gods. This time I'm going to touch upon the return of the old empires - with thanks to Lt. Col. Ralph Peters. A few months … [Read more...]
Wohlberg – Exploding the Israel Deception?
This article responds to the book Exploding the Israel Deception written by Steve Wohlberg. In a previous article we looked at Wohlberg's book End Time Delusions and noted he was a Seventh-day Adventist. This was an important observation because the Adventist movement arose in the 19th century through an interest in … [Read more...]
Wohlberg – End Time Delusions?
Steve Wohlberg's book End Time Delusions claims that the dispensational view of the end times is deluded. Is he right? Wohlberg is a Seventh-day Adventist minister who has authored a number of popular books on various issues. His books may be found in some Christian bookstores and we can commend his efforts which … [Read more...]
