I am asked frequently in emails what Greek New Testament dictionary I recommend. I don’t think I have ever blogged on this, so here it goes. In addition, there are some that I do not recommend, such as any of the Vines, Zodhiates, and Strong’s editions of their Greek (and Hebrew) dictionaries as they are […]
A Response to Chris Steinle and His Denial of a ‘Catching Up’ in 1 Thess 4:17
Here is my series response to Chris Steinle: A Response to Chris Steinle and His Denial of a ‘Catching Up’ in 1 Thess 4:17 Articles for Posttribulationism to Consider Is the Meaning of Harpagēsometha in 1 Thess 4:17 ‘Rapture’ or ‘Plunder’? Part 4 – Ep. 117 Is the Meaning of Harpagēsometha in 1 […]
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4 Reasons Why the Great Tribulation Does NOT Span Over the Entire Church Age: A Reply to Historicism – Ep. 113
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Is Jesus Currently on David’s Throne?
Michael J. Vlach writes: The purpose of this blog post is to examine Peter’s use of Psalm 132:11 in Acts 2:30 with a view toward grasping Peter’s understanding of the throne of David concept. Acts 2 describes the baptizing and filling ministry of the Holy Spirit after Jesus’ ascension. This is all related to Jesus, […]
Does ‘the Last Hour’ in 1 John 2:18 Support an Imminent Rapture? – Ep. 112
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Paper Notice: East Region Meeting ETS in Lancaster, PA, April 7–8
I will be delivering a paper at the 2018 Evangelical Theological Society East Region Meeting in Lancaster, PA, April 7–8. Here is the title and abstract of the paper: The Theological Word-Concept Fallacy: James Barr’s Linguistic Critique Then and Now James Barr’s groundbreaking The Semantics of Biblical Language brought modern linguistic principles to the consciousness […]
Paul’s Use of Isaiah 59:20-21 in Romans 11:26-27
by Michael Vlach One example where a New Testament writer views an Old Testament prophetic passage as needing to be fulfilled literally in the future is Paul’s use of Isaiah 59:20-21 in Romans 11:26-27: and so all Israel will be saved; just as it is written, “The Deliverer will come from Zion, He will remove […]
The Structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse – Ep. 111
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/The_Structure_of_Matthews_Olivet_Discourse_-_Ep._111.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedThe key issue to the structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse is the relationship between vv. 9–14 and verse 15ff. I first talked about the disciples’ questions about the sign to the parousia (second coming) and the end of the age, which opens up the discourse. Then I […]
Is Saudi Arabia’s City NEOM Mystery Babylon?
“David Rosenthal, Director of Operations at Zion’s Hope, shares about what is taking place in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, and the creation of a new metropolis on the Red Sea, and the potential implications for end-times.”
Is Rome Mystery Babylon?