In part 1 of this Israel prophecy guide, we looked more deeply into a number of passages that many claim indicate a future restoration of the kingdom of Israel. We were able to conclude that a number of passages were either previously fulfilled or find their fulfilment in the New Testament. But there still remain a number
In my search for answers regarding many passages quoted and cited to me in discussions regarding Israel today, I have often been both over and underwhelmed at the approach many scholars have taken in addressing these topics. It can be very difficult to parse these passages and many resources deal with their explanation in vague
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the overall thrust of the Dispensational argument for the expectation of a future earthly restoration of the nation of Israel. We also looked a bit more at the Abrahamic Covenant itself to understand what sort of pre-conditions we should expect in the case of such a restoration
In discussions regarding how Christians should view Israel, past and present, there are always a number of factors that influence opinions, such as how one interprets Romans 11, the nature of the Mosaic/Old Covenant, or the role of the Mosaic law, for instance. But such discussions often end in stalemate with one issue: the supposed
Discussions regarding Biblical eschatology can often be contentious. The unique nature of prophetic and apocalyptic literature along with an often deep connection or identification with the underlying theology of end-times positions make for quite the emotionally invested topic. And this is certainly the case when also considering the question of whether and how the modern
In previous installations of this series, we introduced the concepts of the major millennial views and millennialism as a whole; that of the nature of a thousand year reign of Christ and His saints laid out primarily in Revelation 20. In Part 1, we laid out the “progressive parallel” model of understanding the book of Revelation
In Part 1 of this series on Revelation 20 and the Millennial Kingdom, we discussed a solid foundation of terms and considerations when attempting to understand the doctrine of the Millennial Reign of Christ in eschatology and how we should understand the book of Revelation itself. We also introduced the text itself and began to dive into
If you’ve ever attended Sunday School in a Protestant setting within the past few decades, or regularly attended Sunday services, you’ve likely sat through a series on the book of Revelation. And, if you’re like me, and experienced this teaching with little to no theological background or previous exposure to end times teaching, you probably
In a previous post, we discussed some of the central tenets of Dispensationalism as a theological framework in the modern era. As a short review, those tenets are, primarily, a literal interpretation of scripture and a hard delineation between Israel and the church. So what exactly is wrong with a Dispensational theological view?