The Other Pandemic - Sexual Holocaust: Another pandemic the world has been facing is the sexual holocaust. So argue Dr. John Sanford and Bridgette Heap. I recently listened to a discussion on genetics with Dr. John Sanford when he indicated that he'd also co-written a book called "The Sexual Holocaust: A Global … [Read more...]
What is the Perseverance of the Saints?
What is the Perseverance of the Saints? Can someone lose their salvation? The following article may help frame some answers. Of course, it won't settle the debate for everyone. From Got Questions Perseverance of the saints is the name that is used to summarize what the Bible teaches about the eternal security of … [Read more...]
Modern Israel as Proof of God’s Existence
Is it possible to use modern Israel as proof of God's existence? Recently a friend posed me that interesting question. As he noted, most Christian apologists currently debating atheists tend to be amillennial (and postmillennial). Therefore it wouldn't be natural for them to use events such as Israel's restoration in … [Read more...]
Does Dispensationalism Get Revelation Wrong?
Does Dispensationalism Get Revelation Wrong? I constantly come across polemics against the futuristic premillennial view of the Book of Revelation. Some are fairly irenic, others are harshly critical. But how do the critics fare with Revelation? Rossing Exposed Perhaps the worst example of a polemic against … [Read more...]
Preparing for Tribulation
How do we prepare for the tribulation and Jesus' return? While we're asking questions, how do we prepare for any pre-tribulation tribulation? You know - the kind which often overtakes us in our daily lives. Over the years I've noticed a burgeoning Tribulation Preparation Industry. I'm all for preparedness to a point. … [Read more...]
Farewell to the Shadowlands: The Last Battle
Farewell to the Shadowlands is a chapter in C. S. Lewis' book, The Last Battle. It is the eschatological bookend of the Chronicles of Narnia. Goodbye to Narnia In The Last Battle, Narnia and the world it resides in, is destroyed, and most of the characters die in the final are killed off. It all sounds rather … [Read more...]
Ashamed of Dispensational Bible Prophecy
Are you ashamed of dispensational Bible prophecy? Or are you one of those proud prophecy kooks who love Israel? I like to think I'm the latter. Unfortunately there's pressure on Christians to keep their interest in Bible prophecy and Israel to themselves. My introduction to prophecy occurred when I was around six … [Read more...]
Apostasy the Danger of Pretribulationism
Apostasy, the danger of pretribulationism - Every now and then I get to re-visit old territory. Is pretribulationism dangerous? Some continue to think so. This premise drives their behavior. The Woods Onslaught Dr Andy Woods recently presented a lecture series on the subject of the diverse views on the timing of … [Read more...]
Rejoice and Tremble in The Lord?
Rejoice and tremble in the Lord? It almost sounds like an oxymoron. Yet Michael Reeves has written that fear and joy of the Lord go hand in hand. Rejoice & Tremble: The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord is the title of a book written by Mike Reeves. This post isn't a review. You can read someone … [Read more...]
Remember the Signs
Remember the Signs... This is a line from C. S. Lewis' Narnia Chronicles story The Silver Chair. The lion Aslan gives Jill Pole four vital signs to remember in order to complete a quest of finding Narnian Prince Rilian, who had disappeared many years earlier. Just before Aslan (a Christ figure) sends Jill off … [Read more...]
