This book by James D. Quiggle is an important resource. His goal, as stated in the introduction, is to discuss four distinctive doctrines of Dispensational theology and to contrast them with Covenant theology. His work opens with chapters that define Dispensationalism, and another that provides a history of Dispensational thought in the early church. This chapter is particularly … Continue reading Book Review: Understanding Dispensational Theology
The Meek Will Inherit The…What?
Jesus opened His first sermon in Matthew 5 by encouraging and comforting those coming to him by telling them of the blessings of the coming kingdom. We call these the beatitudes. Each began with “Blessed are…” and concluded with a promise. I want to call your attention to the blessing in Matthew 5:5. It is probably very familiar to … Continue reading The Meek Will Inherit The…What?
The Imminent Return of Jesus
Amillennialists see the return of Jesus as one single event at the end of history. In their view, Jesus arrives in a personal, visible, and physical way just in time for the end of the world. They reject the notion that His arrival is imminent since several "signs" or events must happen first. Lewis Berkhof contends, "According … Continue reading The Imminent Return of Jesus
Dr. Michael Brown’s Problems With Dispensationalism
https://youtu.be/ylDmZdH1uI0 In this video, Dr. Michael Brown was asked what his problems with dispensationalism were. I thought his answers provided an opportunity for learning how to answer his somewhat common objections so that you are ready should someone bring these up to you. But first, in this post, I want to address his way of … Continue reading Dr. Michael Brown’s Problems With Dispensationalism
The Messy Process of Knowing God’s Will
And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."Mark 8:34 Following Jesus is a Daily Exercise in Yielding to God The cross was a potent symbol of Roman authority and power. A condemned … Continue reading The Messy Process of Knowing God’s Will
Book Review: The Harmony of the Prophetic Word
This little gem of a book was written in 1902 by Arno C. Gaebelein. I am fortunate to have an original edition. However Dispensational Publishing House has recently republished this work. If you click on their name it will send you over to the book on their website. By the way, let me just say … Continue reading Book Review: The Harmony of the Prophetic Word
Jesus is Coming, But Where? Part 2
Last time I mentioned that there are two views on where Jesus will return to earth at His second coming. One view is that He will return first to the Mount of Olives. We examined the Biblical and theological support for that view. This time we will turn to an alternative view. Some think … Continue reading Jesus is Coming, But Where? Part 2
