Does God Bless America Because It Blesses Israel?
Whenever Israel comes under attack from one of their enemies (such as is happening as I write this), you will see Christians on social media encouraging others to pray for Israel or pray for the peace of Israel. Why? Not that this isn’t a good thing. Of course it is. But why do they request prayer […]
What if Israel Had Recognized Jesus as their Messiah?
It’s tragic that Israel didn’t see the fulfillment of their own religion when Jesus revealed Himself to them. That is why God destroyed them in AD 70 via the Roman armies. If they had recognized Jesus as their Messiah (as one people), today they would be viewed in the context of Christianity, not in the context […]
The “Replacement Theology” of Dispensationalism
Fulfillment Theology (Covenantal) views the covenant promises and prophecies relating to Israel as being fulfilled in Christ and to those who are in Him, as His Church. Christ fulfilled what Israel could not. He alone has the right to be called “Israel.” He is thus, a nation of One, as the True Israel of God. His Church is Spiritual Israel of […]
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Commentary on Revelation 20:1-10 — [Interpreting the 1000 Years]
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. Premillennialism: While this position has been losing ground to Amillennialism over the years (as evidence suggests), it’s still probably the most popular eschatological position (esp Dispensational Premillennialism – DP). I talk about this now because we will be dealing with the only passage in […]
What is the 1000 Years of Revelation 20?
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. (Revelation 20:4-6) — 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus, and for the word of God, and […]
Who is the “Israel of God” in Galatians 6:16?
Scripture quoted by permission. All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the NET Bible® copyright ©1996-2018 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved.” (Galatians 6:15-16 – NET) – 15 For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that matters is a new creation! 16 And all who will behave in accordance […]
Kingdom of Christ Now — [Luke 1:30-33]
All Scripture quotes are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. Introduction The first chapter of Luke’s gospel is one of the major keys in identifying Israel and the Kingdom of Christ in the New Covenant. When we compare what Luke says with other NT scriptures, the true nature of the people of God and Christ’s Kingdom […]
Kingdom of Christ Now — [Matthew 25:31-46]
Unless otherwise noted, Scriptures are from the 1901 American Standard Version. [Matthew 25:3146] Since this is such an extensive passage, I’ll not show it here. Please read before reading this study. In identifying the Kingdom of Christ, Matthew 25:31-46 is an extremely important passage. If accepted as it’s plainly stated, the nature of […]
Kingdom of Christ Now — [Romans 8:18-23]
Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version. By this time, if you’ve been following along in this series, you should have little doubt that the New Testament does not teach that there will be an earthly millennial kingdom prior to our eternal state in the Eternal Kingdom of Revelation […]
Kingdom of Christ Now — [Acts 15:1-18]
Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are from the American Standard Version of 1901. Acts 15:1-18 is one of the most important passages in the New Testament regarding true Israel and the Kingdom of Christ. Dispensationalists have a different interpretation of it, of course, but as I intend to show, it’s an interpretation that doesn’t hold up. […]