» The Necessity of Clothing (Part 2)

2 Corinthians 3-5: Our focus is in chapter 5, but in order to demonstrate what Paul is talking about, we need to get a little context.

» Preterist Ecclesiology 101

This series was from a work done years ago when I was pastoring Christ Covenant Church. Some of us have been in talks about formation an alliance of Preterist churches that can be used to help others to plant or start churches in their areas.

» What Do the Firstfruits of the Spirit Have to Do with Eschatology?

Most of the lessons I grew up hearing about giving were sermons on Proverbs 3:9–10 about the firstfruits.

» Responding To The Critics: Was The End In AD 70?

The following article was sent to me, with a request that I respond to it. I am more than happy to do so. When this article was written, brother Curry was on staff at Florida College, historically affiliated with the churches of Christ. I will insert my thoughts and comments below Curry’s.

» The true identity of God's Israel.

The term Replacement Theology is used by millennialists to suggest that God arbitrarily and capriciously set Israel and her kingdom agenda aside, due to her rejection of Jesus.

» The End of all things is at hand 1 Peter 4:7

In the 1st Epistle of Peter he is writing to “those who reside as aliens” throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia.

» This Generation Shall Not Pass Away Til All These Things Be Fulfilled.

When you read Matthew 24:34 from Jesus' Olivet Discourse (Matt 24; Mark 13, Luke 21), how do you interpret the phrase "This Generation" in the context of "shall not pass away til all these things be fulfilled"?

» Partial Preterists who bear false witness (9th Commandment) By Sam Frost

In this post I am going to show how Ken Gentry (as well as others) constantly break the 9th commandment. I really enjoy alot of what Gentry teaches on the dating of Revelation, as well as Preterism, but recently he has posted some videos against "hyper" preterism.

» Do We Have Spiritual Gifts Today?

Have you ever turned on your TV to find men and women who claim the power to heal the sick, raise the dead, exorcise demons, handle poisonous snakes and drink poison without harm?

» The true vine and Israel of God.

The history of Israel goes back far into the beginning of old testament. In fact, the selection of Israel as a special nation was part of God's plan from the beginning of time.

» Rethinking the Kingdom

Some believe the kingdom has come, others do not. One whole wing of Christendom – premil-dispensationalism – holds that the kingdom has not come. But what if it could be shown that in fact it has come, and was a present reality?

» Dating The Book Of Revelation.

Most commentators assign the book of Revelation the date of 96 A.D. for its composition. Lay people often assume this date to be correct.

» Was Jesus Born Again?

The suggestion that Jesus was, or had to be, born again, strikes us as strange today. Yet, the reality and necessity of Christ's "new birth" is well established in scri pture, and is vital for a proper understanding of eschatology.

» Surely I come quickly. Amen.

Irrespective of the strict thoughts that are afore mentioned, I believe that we need to look at the whole verse to determine the identity of the two classes of people that are separated by the word “and.” There were the believers who were expecting and desiring the return of Yahshua in their lifetimes.

» MY GOD....MY GOD; The Orthodoxy of One

How One Man’s Cry From His Cross Prohetically Saved This World: MY God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning? Psalms 22:1

» He That Is Spiritual

When the term 'spiritual,' or 'spirituality,' arises in circles, whether sacred or secular, one's mind might gravitate toward the mystical, the unseen, or even godliness.

» Death: The Christian's Finest Hour!

DEATH: "THE CHRISTIAN’S FINEST HOUR" THE PARADOX OF MODERN ESCHATOLOGIES.

» The Heavens and the Earth

The Bible uses the expression "the Heavens and the Earth" many times throughout its 66 books. It is the first thing talked about at the beginning of Genesis, and it is the focus of the last two chapters in Revelation.

» “IN [THE] TRIBULATION”:

(Gr. “en te thlipsis”). We know that the Greek word “en” is the English word “in.” The Greek word, “thlipsis” means “pressure.”

» “It Depends On What the Meaning of ‘Is’ Is”

When it comes to Holy scri pture, does time matter? Is it relevant? Is it consistent? Are references to it to be taken literally and uniformly? Does “soon” really mean “soon”?

» The Merciful Man Who Dwells on High: Isaiah 33

As so many of the prophets regularly do, Isaiah explains the situation that has come upon Israel for her sins in chapter 33.

» Understanding Israel

We begin our study in the book of Acts were the theme is, "The Resurrection of Israel." This doesn't really make sense unless you understand what I mean by "resurrection and what I mean by "Israel." So this morning I want to explain how I am using these two words.

» This is a continuation of a study of the seven “ekklesiai” (churches) in Rev. Part 2

“Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands” [Acts 19:26].

» This is a study of the word “ekklesiai” (churches) in Rev. Part 1

“[to] THE SEVEN”: [Gr. “hepta”], which is “the primary number, seven.” The word “to” is implied to complete the translation to English. John here introduces us to the number “seven,” which is to occur 54 times in some manner in the book of Revelation.

» THE NATURE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Recognition of the Holy Spirit as a member of the Godhead is foundational to the theological belief system of Christianity. For most Christians, this recognition is tied to the doctrine of the Trinity which says that God is One and is expressed as God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

» The birth of Christ in connection with the prophecy of Daniel's 70 weeks

In writing my commentary on Daniel, I was forced to do extensive research about the birth of Christ in connection with the prophecy of Daniel's 70 weeks. In doing this research, it came to my attention that there is significant evidence Jesus was born Dec. 25th.

» We are studying Revelation 1, of the “churches” in Asia:

To save some time here on a very necessary thing, I will quote from my book that is titled “The Church,” subtitled “It is not the ekklesia of the Bible.”

» Moses Chooses by Faith

We're studying Hebrews 11 - the great hall of faith, and we come tto Moses, who is another outstanding example of faith. Perhaps his entire life and relationship to the Lord is best summed up in the words of Deuteronomy 33:1; "Moses the man of God".

» Dogmatizing about Eternal Conscious Torment in Hell

We were recently forced out of the Mathison Response (together with several other writers) in a power play that attempted to compel all contributors to sign a doctrinal statement affirming their belief in Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT).

» "Who IS Israel?"

There have been some interesting discussions going on about Israel. The thing we have to ask ourselves is: "Who IS Israel?"

» Things Revealed...

The first verse of the Bible tells us much about the character and nature of God. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

» When Torpedoes Take a U-Turn

I have been wrestling with the subject of Biblical eschatology for quite some time now. Some of you may remember that I submitted a series of articles on this site entitled “Sinking the Ship of Hyper-Preterism”.

» The Apocalyptic Eden:

Gen 3: 9 Then the LORD God called to Adam and said to him, "Where are you?"

» Norman L. Geisler and This Generation

One of the foundation stones of dispensationalism in particular and futurism in general is the claim that this generation in Matthew 24:34 either refers to a future generation (the generation that sees these signs) or the Jewish race.

» In the midst of a burning fiery furnace part 2

What we see here is but a dim reflection, a vague foreshadowing, of the victory of the Church.

» In the midst of a burning fiery furnace. part 1

In the letter to the Colossians Paul noted that many of the institutions and commands revealed under the Law of Moses were, “things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ” (Colossians 2:17).

» Jesus on the Afterlife

It is the final few days of Jesus' earthly life. He has come to Jerusalem and has cleansed the temple. He has, by His actions, announced His identity as Israel's Messiah.

» Full Preterism vs. Idealism Part 1&2

The question has been raised with the intent of learning the difference between Full Preterism and Idealism.

» The Potency of a Proper Placing of the Parousia

The first thing that strikes the reader of C. Jonathin Seraiah?s chapter (chapter 6: "The Final Advent") on the Second Coming of Christ is his title: "The Final Advent."

» The Kingdom has Come

Many Christians believe the kingdom can only be identified within the confines of the church, and kingdom activity cannot manifest itself outside the church. In their view the kingdom is the church and nothing but the church.

» The Resurrection of Christ: Hoax or History? Part 4

The tomb of Jesus Christ stands empty to this very day. Its vacancy haunts the skeptic who cannot explain it away with rational arguments.

» The Resurrection of Christ: Hoax or History? Part 3

Perhaps the most absurd of all theories created to explain away the empty tomb is the "swoon" theory. Those who hold to this view believe that Jesus really didn’t die on the cross.

» God and Caesar

It our text for this morning Jesus deals with a very practical subject­what is our responsibility to the government?

» The Resurrection of Christ: Hoax or History? Part 2

Like the liberal Sadducees and the "enlightened" Greeks of Jesus’ day, modern skeptics believe that it is impossible to come back from the dead.

» The Resurrection of Christ: Hoax or History? Part 1

The Apostle Paul states in 1 Corinthians 15:14, that "...if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain." He continues this thought in verse 19 stating, "If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most miserable." (1599 Geneva Bible)

» The Everlasting Covenant of Christ

In any study regarding God's relationship with man, we must turn to the Bible to see the terms of the association. For example, in the garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were told that they could eat of every tree, except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:17).

» The love of God

There is great importance to the story of God's Live. Understanding that love is what causes us to fall in love with God.” The Bible tells us that "God is Love" (1 John 4:8). But how can we even begin to understand that truth?

» Paul declared the fundamental principle of this hermeneutic (method of Bible interpretation), by saying,

"And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation in nigh. For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass till all be fulfilled." - Luke 21

» The Purpose of Night

Even in evil, that dark cloud that hangs over creation, we discern rays of light and hope and gradually come to see, in suffering and temptation, proofs and instruments of the sublimest purposes of wisdom and love. --WILLIAM ELLERY CHANNING (1780–1842)

» The Resurrected Body of Jesus Christ

It is common to evaluate the rightness of a theological position by the historically fluctuating rod called “orthodoxy.” It is interesting that “orthodoxy” today does not mean the same as it did a couple of centuries ago. Today, it is often defined as, “Adhering to an accepted or established doctrine,” or “Of or relating to the most conservative or traditional form of a religion,...

» Why I Now Embrace Old Earth Creationism and a Regional Flood

I Now Believe in Old Earth Creationism Because I have Decided the Creation Account of Genesis is not Worthy of Credit and Have Decided to Throw in with the Claims of Modern Science

» All Flesh or All Kinds of Flesh?

The following argument appears in An Apologetic on Preterism (and) Partial Preterism. While the article covers other points, I wanted to deal with the author claim that the use of all flesh means every human being in the world at a given time.

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» Four Errors Current Among Preterists

Although the Preterist movement itself is moving in a healthy direction, some errors have found their way into the fabric of our beliefs. In this article we want to address what seem to me to be the most critical and prevalent errors facing Preterism today.

» The Coming Again Of Jesus In John 14

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there you may be also" (John 14:1-3).

» Will Durant and New Testament Eschatology

Studying the writings of historians, even secular historians, continues to provide substantiation and validation for the framework within which we as believers in fulfilled eschatology understand the writings of the apostles and prophets.

» Eternal Life!

Sometimes we use terms so often that it is possible to lose the impact of what they mean. Take the promise of Jesus: “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16).

» Seven Ages of Time

In the scriptures it speaks of the present age in which the first century people lived in which truly ended when Jerusalem and the old covenant temple was destroyed in AD70.

» Baptism & Communion: Affirmed or Annulled?

An unfortunate teaching has surfaced in Preterist circles which states that baptism and the Lord’s Supper are become obsolete and may be disregarded.

» Can we be too heavenly minded?

A couple of weeks ago I had lunch with some dear Christian brothers. While "breaking bread" with them, I shared a Bible passage from Psalm 33 verse 5: "...the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord."

» Where's Elijah?,

Peter, James, and John had been with Jesus on the mountain and had seen Jesus transfigured before them. They had seen Him glow with the glory of God, and they had heard the Father say, "This is My beloved Son, [My Chosen One (Luke), with whom I am well-pleased (Matthew)]; listen to Him!"

» I Am that I Am: The "Haggard" state of American Christianity!

Exd 3:14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

» Was Jesus Born Again?

Our title may shock the reader at first glance because normally the term "born again" connotes the spiritual renewal of a sinful life

» My Thoughts and Understanding of Preterist Idealism

"Preterist Idealism." Just another term in the sea of terms dividing one school of thought from another. What made this term, or method of thought, stand out from others that we needed to coin a new phrase? After all, if it is in line with the truth, should we not just call it "Christianity?" And is it really in line with the truth.

» Christ's Eschatological Coming: Jewish or Universal?

In the almost 25 years I have been a Preterist, my understanding of the eschaton has grown and changed. In the early years, it was natural to view Christ’s eschatological coming almost exclusively in terms of God’s judgment upon the Jews and the end of the temple service and Mosaic law.

» The Third Day Concept

The Third Day Concept has been accepted by some Church group around the world. I believe it is a step beyond preterism that we Preterist should be aware of and partake in it. I'm not sure yet if these people are Preterist themselves by the 3rd Day concept is.

» Creeds and Preterist Orthodoxy

We often hear questions like: “How does the preterist view affect the creeds?” “How do preterists deal with the fact that creeds do not teach a preterist view of Last Things?” Here we deal with the creeds in light of the preterist view.

» The Body

We know that the church (Christ) in the wilderness was made up of individual Christians, but was one body of God‘s people. 1Co 12:12 This one body was born and formed through the circumcision of the Heart by the Spirit. Col 2:11

» Hinn-diana Jones and the Temple to Come

When surfing the television channels, I inevitably must pass the Trinity Broadcasting Network. I must admit that my attitude toward this is like, well, driving down the road and coming to the scene of a car wreck. "Move on," you say to yourself, but you just can’t help rubbernecking.

» Two-Fold Resurrection of Christ

Covenant Eschatology has always advocated that resurrection was a process that began at the Cross/resurrection of Christ and culminated at his Parousia in 70 C.E. at the resurrection of the dead.

» Why I Reject Old Earth Creationism and The Regional Flood

There are afoot today doctrines that no one in the history of Christianity or Judaism heard of until recent years.

» Each in His Generation

We as preterist believers appreciate the fulfillment of all prophecy and the consummation of the kingdom of God. We benefit from a finished work. Jesus won every battle, and all enemies found defeat.

» Biblical Ternary Typology

The term “typology” simplified is the study of types, but what is a “type”? We use the term in our every day lives. We say things such as “it is a type of” something else, but is not that actual thing we have in mind. This is what is meant by a “type”. Perhaps some people would say it is symbolism, imitation, or representation.

» Bimillennial Preterism According to Max King

Revelation’s chapter twenty is by far the most difficult in the Bible to interpret. Its symbolism is so difficult and central to one’s interpretation of the eschaton that whole schools of eschatology have grown up around it.

» Communion with God

"Okay, then if they are at their final destination, and I am at my final destination, why aren't I aware of them? If we are perfect in our final form, then we should be able to commune with them. Why can't we?"