New Testament Re-interprets the Old Testament? Does the New Testament really re-interpret the Old Testament? What does that actually mean and why would anyone suggest such a thing? When someone states that the NT re-interprets the OT, they mean that the NT is given priority over the OT in terms of doctrine. This … [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...]
Redeemed
What does it mean to be redeemed? What is Christian redemption? re·deem verb re·deem \ri-ˈdēm\ - past tense: redeemed; past participle: redeemed 1 - a : to buy back : REPURCHASE b : to get or win back 2 - to free from what distresses or harms: as a : to free from captivity by payment of ransom b : to extricate … [Read more...]
Responding to Christian Critics of Israel
What do you say to Christian critics of Israel? How do you respond to Christian leaders or people who you would normally respect - insofar as proclaiming the gospel is concerned - yet habitually single out Israel for unfair criticism? I confess to frustration at the myths and inferences which these consistently churn … [Read more...]
The Binding of Satan
The binding of Satan. If Satan is already bound as amillennialists claim, why is there so much deception in the world? Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old - who is the Devil and Satan … [Read more...]
The Fatherhood of God
What is the fatherhood of God? On Father's Day we were privileged to attend a wonderful sermon by Pastor Alistair Begg at Parkside Church. One of the questions answered by Pastor Begg related to whether all people could be considered children of God. This question was one which came up in a previous post Commonly … [Read more...]
The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
The Genealogy of Jesus Christ chart SOURCE: The Overview Bible Project I urge you to check out their website as they have many informative infographs. … [Read more...]
The Gathering of the Elect
Is the gathering of the Elect in Matt 24:31 the rapture? He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other. Mat 24:31 As a general rule, pretribulationists believe that v 31 is the final gathering of Israel back into the land. … [Read more...]
Keep Recognizing Jesus
…Peter…walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid… Matthew 14:29-30 The wind really was boisterous and the waves really were high, but Peter didn’t see them at first. He didn’t consider them at all; he simply recognized his Lord, stepped out in … [Read more...]
Fishers of Men
What does it mean to be 'fishers of men'? The phrase “fishers of men” was spoken by Jesus when He was calling two of His disciples, Simon Peter and Andrew, to follow Him. “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, … [Read more...]
