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...]
For His Name’s Sake
"For his name's sake" He restores my soul and leads me in the paths of righteousness... Of course this phrase is found in verse 3 of Psalm 23. We can pass through it quickly without meditating on its importance. Psalm 23:1-6 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.He makes me lie down in green pastures. He … [Read more...]
What is Doxology?
What is Doxology? I'd read the term often. It frequently comes up in theological literature and blog articles. I recall looking the term up and then promptly forgetting its meaning a day later. That says something about me, I guess. What is Doxology? According to GotQuestions: The dictionary defines doxology as … [Read more...]
Preterism and Prophetic Scripture
What is preterism and why do they spend so much time attacking dispensationalism? I have been meaning to put together something like this for some time. I'd never heard of the term preterism until I came across popular exponents of the system such as Gary DeMar and Kenneth Gentry. What is preterism? According to Dr … [Read more...]
What about Israel and Palestine
What about Israel and Palestine: what do they have to do with each other? Who are the Palestinians anyway? “From the River to the Sea” and “Free Palestine” are two catch-cries we hear, especially since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct 7, 2023. The former means the expulsion and eradication of all Jews from the Jordan … [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...]
A Demonic Assault on Israel
On October 2023, Hamas conducted a demonic assault on Israel. The perpetrators were described by an IDF official as “savage animals.” Yet animal predators generally only kill to survive; they don’t take particular delight in the kind of bloodlust the world witnessed. I’m not going to catalogue these; everyone knows … [Read more...]
If You Worry about the Wicked – Psalm 37
If you worry about the wicked (as I often do), go read Psalm 37. Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him, for He is just and sovereign over all things. Trust in the LORD and do good. A Twitter friend posted the following quote by D. M. Lloyd-Jones. It was taken from his commentary on Romans. I thought it was … [Read more...]
What Every Christian Must Know
What every Christian must know about a number of important things. The following insightful articles come from Gary Gilley’s website “Think on These Things.” In each case we will provide a teaser and then link to the off-site article. What every Christian must know about God Every two years, Ligonier … [Read more...]
