Michael Vlach has written an excellent outline of the continuity of the Old Testament in the New Testament within Dispensational theology. It is worth the read. There is nothing here that I would disagree with him on in this particular article. I … [Continue reading] about Mike Vlach on the Continuity of Dispensationalism
Mike Vlach on the Continuity of Dispensationalism
Preterist Gary DeMar Promoting Fake Exegesis
“I tell you the truth, this generation (γενεά) will not pass away until all these things take place.” (Matt 24:34 NET) Yesterday, I pointed out how preterists promote fake history in their interpretation of Matthew 24:5 regarding "many … [Continue reading] about Preterist Gary DeMar Promoting Fake Exegesis
Preterism Fails to Find Prophetic Fulfillment of ‘Many Messiahs’ from Jesus’ Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24:5
Preterism claims that Matthew 24-25 was fulfilled around the time of the Jewish revolt of AD 66–70, or at least from the time of Christ to the fall of Jerusalem. I want to draw your attention to one of several prophecies from Jesus' Olivet … [Continue reading] about Preterism Fails to Find Prophetic Fulfillment of ‘Many Messiahs’ from Jesus’ Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24:5
Does Prewrath ‘Diminish’ Hope for Jesus’ Coming?
One of the stock objections to prewrath from pretribbers is that placing intervening events before the rapture "diminishes" eagerness and hope for Jesus' return. This objection is easily refuted. I have responded to this objection in my book … [Continue reading] about Does Prewrath ‘Diminish’ Hope for Jesus’ Coming?
Refutation of Dave Love’s Purgatory Interpretation of the Fifth Seal in the Book of Revelation – Ep. 73
Calvary Chapel pretrib Pastor Dave Love does not think that the Gospel is powerful enough and sufficient to save a sinner from God's wrath. Only "saints" that are pretribulationally raptured before the seven-year period will be exempt from God's … [Continue reading] about Refutation of Dave Love’s Purgatory Interpretation of the Fifth Seal in the Book of Revelation – Ep. 73
Metaphorical ‘Safe-Space’ for Those Who Deny Jesus’ Literal Return
There is a trend out there for certain "progressive" evangelicals who are triggered by literal interpretations of biblical prophecy. In knee-jerk fashion, they will read practically all prophetic portrayals of the future as "metaphor" or … [Continue reading] about Metaphorical ‘Safe-Space’ for Those Who Deny Jesus’ Literal Return
A Reply to Calvary Pastor Dave Love’s Flawed Pretrib Theology – Ep. 72
Today I replied to Calvary Chapel's Pastor Dave Love's so-called critique of the prewrath position, particularly on the seals. I critiqued his misunderstanding of the imagery of the seven seals that he thinks is staggered inside the scroll, rather … [Continue reading] about A Reply to Calvary Pastor Dave Love’s Flawed Pretrib Theology – Ep. 72
Matt Waymeyer on Eschatological Agnosticism | Amillennialism, Premillennialism
Matt Waymeyer has written a a book called Amillennialism and the Age to Come: A Premillennial Critique of the Two-Age Model (Kress Biblical Resources, 2016). (Available from Amazon and Kress.) In the preface he makes a good point about a false … [Continue reading] about Matt Waymeyer on Eschatological Agnosticism | Amillennialism, Premillennialism
Public Debate Challenge for BILLY CRONE to Defend His Pretribulational Imminent Rapture
Billy Crone is a pretrib teacher who dogmatically claims that the Bible teaches the imminent return of Jesus. I am putting out this public debate challenge to Mr. Crone asking him to defend his claims in a public moderated debate with myself. He … [Continue reading] about Public Debate Challenge for BILLY CRONE to Defend His Pretribulational Imminent Rapture
THE ESCAPE
“But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.” (Luke 21:36 NET) Frequently I come across pretrib literature that argues that "escape" in Luke 21:36 … [Continue reading] about THE ESCAPE
The Bible DOES Teach the Imminent Rapture of the Church…
when the great tribulation and the celestial disturbance event happens first: “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. Then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. Those who are inside … [Continue reading] about The Bible DOES Teach the Imminent Rapture of the Church…