Introduction Few theological issues today provoke as much discussion as the question of who constitutes the true “people of God.” In recent years, renewed interest in Christian Zionism and support for the modern nation-state of Israel has led many to affirm that national Israel remains God’s uniquely chosen people with distinct covenant promises yet to … Continue reading The People of God: Always More Than an Ethnic Nation
A Bible Prophecy professor once announced, “Tomorrow's Bible prophecy class is canceled due to unforeseen reasons.” This funny anecdote is meant to beg the question: How does he know he needs to cancel the class if the reasons are unforeseen? That’s the whole point – he doesn’t. He just wants to cancel class. Thankfully, Bible … Continue reading Back to the Future: A Preterist Friendly Futurism (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this series, we explored the interpretive differences of opposing eschatology camps. We were also introduced by Richard Pratt to a useful hermeneutical approach – Historical Contingency in the interpretation of unqualified prophecies. Can the head scratching issues of eschatology hermeneutics be resolved by interpreting some prophecies as conditional “forth-telling” rather than … Continue reading Back to the Future: A Preterist Friendly Futurism (Part 2)
The phrase "all Israel will be saved" in Romans 11:26 has sparked vibrant discussions and divergent interpretations among biblical scholars and theologians throughout history. Unraveling the enigmatic meaning of "all Israel" in this verse has become a captivating endeavor, showcasing the complexity and depth of Paul's writings. Below is a summary of the main views. … Continue reading What About Israel? An “Expanded Elect Israel” View of Romans 11
The Middle Ground 