Was J. R. R. Tolkien the God of Middle-earth? This question arises from a debate about God and evil on social media. The issue centered on Calvinism, God’s sovereignty, free will and the problem of evil, among other considerations. Briefly, Calvinists assert that God knows everything that will happen because He … [Read more...]
What does God say about Israel?
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...]
Rapture Timing Views
There have been various rapture timing views over the years. Which is the correct one? We summarize them for you below. But first, some preliminary observations: The rapture is mentioned by Paul in 1 Thess 4:15-17. He also alludes to it in 1 Cor 15:52. Most theological systems believe in the rapture. Even … [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 Covenant Keeping God
We worship a covenant keeping God. Our salvation depends upon that fact. If God doesn't keep His word, we can't depend upon promises such as John 3:16. The question is: Has God yet to fulfill covenant promises to Israel? Covenant Theology attempts to unify the Old and New Testaments around the Covenant of redemption, … [Read more...]
Praying with A C T S
Alf recently wrote the article How's Your Spiritual Warfare Going? In the article he references Chip Ingram's book The Invisible War and encouraged me to read it - I'm so glad I did! Since we started this website/ministry we've both being going through a roller coaster of emotions and, at times, it has been very … [Read more...]
Bible Prophecy & Covenant Theology
Bible Prophecy and Covenant Theology - how does Covenant Theology (CT) deal with prophecy in the Old Testament? Does it try to avoid the subject? I've looked at this topic previously. But I wanted to make some additional observations. Recently, Westminster Seminary Press republished a book by Herman Bavinck: The … [Read more...]
A Forsaken Cry on the Cross
(affiliate links contained in this article). A Forsaken Cry on the Cross: And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lemá sabachtháni?" which is translated, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" Mar 15:34 (See also Matt 27:46) This verse causes problems for people. Atheists and … [Read more...]
Biblical Covenantalism in Five Sentences
Biblical Covenantalism in Five Sentences: the following five points come from Paul Henebury’s book, The Words of the Covenant: A Biblical Theology, Volume 2. See pages 31, 32. I find the term “dispensationalism” unhelpful because it focuses on the dispensations rather than the biblical covenants. This is important … [Read more...]
The Gospel According to God
The Gospel According to God is the title of a soon-to-be-released 228 page book by Dr John MacArthur. It's the latest in the "Gospel" series. The book's focus is on part of Isaiah 52 and all of Isaiah 53. A few weeks ago after evening communion service, Alistair Begg announced that John MacArthur was scheduled to … [Read more...]
