Andy Woods on the Pre-Wrath Rapture: the following critique of prewrath was presented at the 2023 Pretrib Conference. You can watch the video at This Link (and below) and read the accompanying notes etc HERE. Some Observations Dr. Woods has spent time to research and understand the prewrath rapture position. This … [Read more...]
What is Truth?
“What is Truth?” Pilate asked Jesus. Indeed, what is truth? Nowadays, my truth and your truth might be different. How confusing! I’ve mentioned the following account before. It’s worth repeating. Years ago I had an interesting exchange with a corporate work colleague. It took place in a bookstore close to our … [Read more...]
The Preeminent Christ
The Preeminent Christ by Paul Washer: a book review. It is published by Reformation Heritage Books (Hardcover, 112 pages). In the past I’ve used the term Desert Island Book. By this I meant that, if I had to spend a year (or so) on a desert island, other then the Bible I would pack a particular book in question. The … [Read more...]
Praying For Pastors
Some time ago I watched a Q & A session between pastors. One question centered on leaving a particular church over doctrinal error. I thought the advice was very good. Yet I was surprised no one suggested praying for their pastors. I'm sure they thought it was a given. Praying for pastors and churches ought to … [Read more...]
The Danger of Bitterness
We all experience bitterness once in a while, but the danger of bitterness is that it can become ingrained in a person. It can, and will, adversely affect one’s relationship to others. Trust me, I know. Years ago I went through a brief period of bitterness which fostered resentment, and finally a deep-rooted anger. … [Read more...]
God’s Promises to Israel
Were God’s promises to Israel too wonderful to comprehend in plain language? Some think so—hence, God allegedly revealed them using earthly categories. Why would someone conclude this? One example I have unabashedly pinched the following example from a Daily Devotional (which I happen to recommend, BTW). The … [Read more...]
Israel in the Olivet Discourse
Yes, Israel is in the Olivet Discourse. I say, “Yes,” because many try to Christianize the dialogue away from ethnic Israel. I often read devotionals and prayers from times past where Israel and Zion are conflated as the church.In the book, Forsaking Israel, Larry Pettegrew observed that, soon after the Apostle John … [Read more...]
Paul Washer’s Thought Experiment
Have you heard of Paul Washer’s thought experiment? Well, I don’t know if he first came up with it, but it’s terrifying. Many folk assume that they’re basically good. But this is by outward and worldly standards. See this Living Waters Video. I’ve been jokingly told more than once that some (rare) good deed I’d done … [Read more...]
Why do we wrestle in Prayer?
Why do we wrestle in Prayer? There are two aspects to this question: 1) why should we wrestle in prayer, and 2) why is it so difficult? Why should we pray? This is a profound and complex question. Why even pray when God knows everything and He is sovereign? Perhaps the simplest summary to this question can be … [Read more...]
Dispensational Hermeneutics by Michael Vlach
Review of the book Dispensational Hermeneutics by Michael Vlach. It is published by Theological Studies Press (Paperback and Kindle, 111 pages). The subtitle of the book is “Interpretation Principles that Guide Dispensationalism’s Understanding of the Bible’s Storyline.” Contents Introduction 1) Key … [Read more...]
