Dispensationalism Part 4
One of the very serious problems with a dispensationalist interpretation of Messianic prophecy is that a number of Isaiah’s prophecies are quoted in the New Testament either about Christ or about the mission of the church. In Matthew 3:3 and 4:14, for example, the...
Dispensationalism Part 3
This post became rather long, so it will be broken up into two parts. For many committed Christians, Isaiah’s prophecies of the coming Messiah culminate in Jesus Christ who fulfilled Old Testament prophecy concerning the Messiah. For the dispensationalists, however,...
John the Baptist, Part 2
This is a little long, but it is very important. Of all the gospel accounts, John 1:19-31, 3:22-36 vividly portrays the role of John the Baptist and lines up with Numbers 8:7-8. He is purifying and baptizing people in his role as the forerunner to Christ. We should...
Dispensationalism Part 2
A key underpinning of dispensationalism is a literal interpretation of the Bible such that Israel always means Israel and the church always means the church. With such a literal interpretation, dispensationalists hold the view that the church does not fulfill any of...
John the Baptist, Part 1
For quite some time, I have wanted to undertake an extensive study on John the Baptist. I was finally able to complete it, and frankly, it did not take as long as I was expecting. Since then, I gave messages in two different churches on John the Baptist. I will post...
On Dispensationalism, First in a Series
In a series of posts, we will be reviewing the modern teaching in the church on dispensationalism. The concept has wide-reaching implications, including end-time idealistic thinking, the church’s stance on Israel, the interpretation of Scripture, and shaping the...
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