In ancient Judaism the kingdom of David/Israel was seen as the material expression of YHWH’s kingdom on earth. What’s more, because of this, both idyllic and restorative conceptions can easily coexist. I assert, therefore, that a more robust … [Continue reading] about Jesus, the Kingdom and the Promised Land, a Response to N.T. Wright’s Supersessionism on Israel
Jesus, the Kingdom and the Promised Land, a Response to N.T. Wright’s Supersessionism on Israel
VIDEO: Discovery of an Ancient Seven-Sealed Scroll | Book of Revelation
I talked about a discovery of a seven-sealed ("bullae") scroll in Israel at Wadi ed-Daliyeh that was still intact when it was found. I discussed the function of the scroll and its seals in the book of Revelation and what their relationship is with … [Continue reading] about VIDEO: Discovery of an Ancient Seven-Sealed Scroll | Book of Revelation
I Have Just One Question for Those Who Think the Wicked Are ‘Taken’ and the Righteous are ‘Left Behind’ – Ep. 57
I asked one question for those who think the wicked are "taken" and the righteous are "left" in Matthew 24. I have never received an answer from those interpreters. There is clear evidence to the answer of this question: those who are taken are the … [Continue reading] about I Have Just One Question for Those Who Think the Wicked Are ‘Taken’ and the Righteous are ‘Left Behind’ – Ep. 57
VIDEO | Will People Get Saved after the Rapture during the Day of the Lord’s Wrath?
Will people such as Gentiles get saved after the rapture during the day of the Lord's wrath? And if so will those who are saved experience the day of the Lord's wrath? I first responded to the pretribulational theological interpretation of this … [Continue reading] about VIDEO | Will People Get Saved after the Rapture during the Day of the Lord’s Wrath?
Seminar on the Second Coming, April 9th – Chesapeake, Virginia
Tom Keeley is conducting a morning seminar April 9, 8:30 am to Noon at the Town Bank Hall, 137 Mt. Pleasant Rd., in Chesapeake. Admission is free and doors will open at 8:00 am. For more information call him at 757-513-6838 or email at … [Continue reading] about Seminar on the Second Coming, April 9th – Chesapeake, Virginia
The Gathering of the ‘Elect’ in Matthew 24:31 Does Not Refer to Israel — It Refers to All Believers from All the Nations – Ep. 56
I responded to the pretribulational claim that the gathering of the elect in Matthew 24:31 refers to the salvation of Israel. For example, Thomas Ice thinks the term "elect" in Matthew's Olivet Discourse refers to Jews who will be gathered. He links … [Continue reading] about The Gathering of the ‘Elect’ in Matthew 24:31 Does Not Refer to Israel — It Refers to All Believers from All the Nations – Ep. 56
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The Blessed Hope Is Not Escaping the Antichrist’s Persecution
Titus 2:13 looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus. Pretribulationism teaches that the blessed hope is about escaping persecution, particularly the end-time persecution. The Bible does … [Continue reading] about The Blessed Hope Is Not Escaping the Antichrist’s Persecution
Review of My Radio Debate on Eschatology with Tommy Ice – Ep. 55
In this episode I reviewed my recent radio debate on the rapture with Tommy Ice. I responded to Ice's deeply mistaken view that church instruction in Jesus' ministry began with the Upper Room Discourse and not before. I argued that the Olivet … [Continue reading] about Review of My Radio Debate on Eschatology with Tommy Ice – Ep. 55
Radio Debate on Moody Radio! Prewrath vs. Pretribulationism
You can listen now to the radio debate I had today with Dr. Tommy Ice on Moody Radio's UP FOR DEBATE with Julie Roys. It went great. I came into the debate with the strategy of focusing on and demonstrating that Jesus' Olivet Discourse in Matthew … [Continue reading] about Radio Debate on Moody Radio! Prewrath vs. Pretribulationism
Revelation 11:15 Is Deeply Problematic for Amillennialism
“Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven saying: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.”” (Rev 11:15 NET) [Greg] Beale has at least … [Continue reading] about Revelation 11:15 Is Deeply Problematic for Amillennialism