What does God say about Israel? Over the centuries the church had much to say about Spiritual Israel. But what does God say? Has He rejected Jacob-Israel due to rebelliousness? Has He subsequently changed Israel’s identity to a Gentile-dominated Spiritual Israel, as many mainline churches teach? That would be highly … [Read more...]
Spurgeon and Christ’s Imminent Return
Spurgeon and Christ’s Imminent Return – yes, Charles Spurgeon really did believe that Christ could return at any moment. He lived in that mindset and advised others to do likewise. We’ve posted several articles discussing Charles Spurgeon’s views on the value of imminence. Two can be found HERE and HERE. This … [Read more...]
Psalm 25: A Song of David
Psalm 25: A Song of David. I’ve used the 1977 NAS translation as it is my personal preference for reading the Psalms. One of the many benefits of the Psalms is the wealth of theology, devotion and comfort which they impart to the reader. Not only can you find their verses in hymns, poems and prayers, but they are … [Read more...]
Palestinian Christian Anti-Zionists
There are a number of Palestinian Christian anti-Zionists. These people regularly engage in tearing down Israel and in doing so, inflame antisemitism. We’ve noted before how throw away catch phrases such as “Gaza Genocide” create an erroneous image of Israel (and consequently) the Jews). Straightening Crooked … [Read more...]
An Interview with Mark Durie on Islam
Below is an interview with Mark Durie on Islam. Among other things he discusses Afghanistan the Taliban and how Islam impacts the world now, and has done in the past. I first encountered Anglican Pastor and Academic Dr. Mark Durie when he was interviewed by Jamie Glazov some time after 9/11. The thing that … [Read more...]
Apollo’s Great Adventure
Apollo's Great Adventure isn't the story of a mythological god. And it isn't so much the story of his adventure. It is about how his adventure impacted others - and a little lesson. Apollo is a small white terrier. I formally met him while walking my Golden Retriever, Sammy, about a block away from my home. His … [Read more...]
Susan Pevensie’s Last Days
Susan Pevensie's Last Days - with apologies to C. S. Lewis. Susan Pevensie was one of the four children in C. S. Lewis' classic Narnia Chronicles. One reason I enjoyed these books as a teen is because I recognized that the Lion Aslan was a Christ figure. Susan first appears in "The Wardrobe" book. Thereafter she is … [Read more...]
Killing the Red Lizard
Killing the Red Lizard is a title derived from a scene in C. S. Lewis' little book, The Great Divorce. A little red lizard sits on a ghost's shoulder whispering lustful thoughts into his ear. Lewis says he got his idea of the title The Great Divorce in deference to Blake's Marriage of Heaven and Hell. Lewis used … [Read more...]
The Nature of Our Hope
What is the Nature of Our Hope? Is it not the redemption of our sick dying bodies and our wicked natures? And is not that hope found in Christ's accomplished work on our behalf? In Prayer and Spiritual Warfare (Saved in Hope), Charles Spurgeon wrote, Our hope of being completely delivered from sin in our spirits … [Read more...]
Biblical Covenantalism and Dispensationalism
What are Biblical Covenantalism and Dispensationalism? Is dispensationalism a heresy? Can it be improved? What about Covenant Theology? Back around 2004-2005, I decided it was high time I got myself a book on Systematic Theology. I was a relatively new Christian and wanted to learn more about theology. So I asked … [Read more...]
