Is Israel fulfilled by True Israel, Christ? It's a practice in Covenant Theology to assert that Israel's promises have been fulfilled in Christ. With this and other assertions such as "Christ is true Israel" and "Fulfillment Theology" etc, CT sweeps away biblical prophecy related to Israel. Despite theses nuances, … [Read more...]
A Door into Aslan’s Country
A door into Aslan's Country: In the beginning of C. S. Lewis' book The Silver Chair Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole go through a door in a wall in order to escape bully-students who are out to get them. The door in the wall ends up being a door into Alan's Country. I'm particularly fond of that part of the book. We find … [Read more...]
The Disciples’ Olivet Discourse Questions
What was the context of the Disciples' Olivet Discourse Questions? This issue constantly comes up in millennial and rapture timing discussions. I have touched upon this before, but it doesn't hurt to revisit the topic. An eschatological tug of war Depending on one's eschatological assumptions (or requirements), … [Read more...]
Psalm 27 Fearless Trust in God
Psalm 27 is all about having a fearless trust in God. David knew all about fears. He was constantly beset by enemies. Yet he found refuge and peace in God. This is a lesson for us all, and one I'm trying to learn. In his book Rejoice and Tremble Michael Reeves cites Matthew 6:31-33 where Jesus tells his disciples … [Read more...]
Narnia and the Progressive Cancel Culture
We get an early snippet of modern progressive cancel culture in two of C. S. Lewis' Narnian books. If you don't read and follow the progressive memos, you won't fit in. And you're likely to get cancelled. The Dawn Treader & the Progressives The Silver Chair begins with Eustace Scrubb coming across a crying … [Read more...]
Living in a Post-Christian World
I believe we've been living in a post-Christian world for many years. This isn't to say that any country was ever rightly classified as "Christian." What I mean is that the Zeitgeist has shifted. Whereas, in the past, Christianity to some degree influenced on the culture, the culture is now silencing it. Oh, you … [Read more...]
On Praises and Songs to Our Holy Lord
On Praises and Songs to Our holy Lord: In heaven there is perpetual worshiping of God. The angels never cease their praises and songs. The praise songs we sing here and now are only a shadow of heavenly praise in eternity. This has been a recurring theme at Zeteo 3:16. We feel that we as Christians need to focus … [Read more...]
Bertrand Russell and the Fear of God
Bertrand Russell and the Fear of God - Philosopher, mathematician and atheist Bertrand Russell once claimed that religion was based primarily on fear. In essence Russell blamed societal fears on religion and the Fear of God. He confidently asserted that science would vanquish them. Blaming religion According to … [Read more...]
John MacArthur on God’s Goodness
J Mac recently delivered a Message on God's Goodness in 2020. The video is posted below. He discusses how God has rewarded faith and obedience, especially in the challenges Grace Community Church faced throughout 2020. Some house cleaning first Sadly, I only became aware of this message when an apologist referred … [Read more...]
Time to Visit That Hideous Strength Again
If you want a glimpse of how evil captures and shapes the heart, read C. S. Lewis' book "That Hideous Strength." It is the last installment of what is usually referred to as "The Space Trilogy." The Ransom Trilogy Doug Wilson calls the series "The Ransom Trilogy." Since THS takes place on earth (unlike the first … [Read more...]
