The Church's One State Solution? Read on... Don't let anyone kid you when they talk about the so-called Two State solution to one of the Middle East conflicts. Yes, once upon a time it used to be a singular conflict. Now it's plural - conflicts. As an aside, pay close attention to what has been occurring in … [Read more...]
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An Unlovable Israeli State
Should we love the "oppressive" Israeli State? It should be a no-brainer, right? Go to Genesis 12:3, 27:29; Num 24:9; and Rom 15:27. If in doubt hop over to the "Christianly" New Testament Matt 5:44 verse about loving your enemies. Yes, even the really nasty ones. Then do a quick scan back up to Matt 5:9. You know; … [Read more...]
Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign
When will Christ return? What are the signs of His premillennial coming? What's taking Him so long? When I first expressed interest in prophecy I was quickly reminded that people have been watching for Christ's return for centuries, and it hasn't happened yet. We've all the seen mocking cartoons of a man with long … [Read more...]
There’s Something About Jerusalem
Yes, there's something about Jerusalem. Why all this sudden interest in an ancient city, situated in a tiny nation? Any mention of Jerusalem is bound to elicit a range of passionate responses. I'm not necessarily speaking of the Palestinians and Jews either. Why is this so? BTW, when I say "Jews" I mean Israel. The … [Read more...]
A Reformation of Eschatology
Last year (2017) marked the celebration of 500 years of the Reformation. The entrepreneurial-ecumenical Pope Francis seized the opportunity by cozying up to willing Lutherans. The old Reformers wouldn't have approved. Some lost their lives defending the Five Solas. At the time, however, a Reformation of Eschatology … [Read more...]
God is Desiring Israel
God is Desiring Israel - I cheekily chose the title as a play on John Piper's Desiring God. God desires to redeem the nation Israel. Moreover, He will do so for His name's sake. God is Desiring Israel to be saved. He has said as much. I've profited from various articles on John Piper's website. I own three of his … [Read more...]
National Israel Will Always be Israel
According to the Bible, as I understand it, national Israel will always be Israel. This is despite the employment of theological terms to suggest otherwise. National Israel will always be Israel, not the church pretending to be a better, more spiritual version. Israel failed in many areas. But what can we honestly say … [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 Historic Premillennialism trump Dispensationalism?
Does Historic Premillennialism trump Dispensationalism? The first time I asked this question was in a 2011 blog. It generated a lot of feedback at the time. Craig Blomberg's presentation What led to my writing the blog was a lecture narrated to Denver Seminary by Gary Hoag and written by Historic Premillennialist … [Read more...]
Friends of Israel Dangers Replacement Theology
From the Friends of Israel: Dangers of Replacement Theology. Here are three important articles from FOI's Paul Scharf discussing the dangers of replacing Israel with the church. Anti-Semitism has always existed to varying degrees. Tragically, the church's attitude has sometimes contributed to it, indirectly and … [Read more...]
