Introduction In the realm of Christian biblical hermeneutics, many Christians approach the Old Testament explicitly through the lens of the New Testament. They hold to and practice New Testament priority in interpretation. Others however object to this and argue that neither testament holds interpretive priority over the other. I hold continue reading…
The second of Kimbro’s book that I have read, this one predates the other (Not As a Thief). Here, as in his other book, Kimbro is articulate and clear. He pursues the central idea by means of two major sub-points; the first, that Premillennialism has falsly (though frequently intentionally) been continue reading…
A difficult book to review. There are three primary aspects from which to consider this book: its presentation of the Dispensational hermeneutic, its defense of the Dispensational hermeneutic, and its presentation & critique of other approaches. Regarding the first, this book is invaluable. Here in a concise volume is a continue reading…
Hendriksen does an excellent job presenting the Scriptural data on the questions he asks concerning the present & future expectation of Israel. He shows that, while many claims are made that prophecy has recently been/is being fulfilled by the modern State of Israel, there is simply no biblical weight to continue reading…
A great sequel to The End Times Made Simple, this book focuses mostly on peripheral questions rather than on what are the big picture questions of eschatology. It is, therefore, a fantastic resource for someone who wants to go beyond asking “when is the rapture” and “what and when is continue reading…
Part 1, part 2, part 3 Additional Considerations In parts 2 and 3 of this series, I have examined seven different New Testament passages that contradict the core tenets of Dispensationalism. Of course, those who teach Dispensationalism have answers for each of these passages but, when those answers are examined, continue reading…
Part 1, part 2, part 4 The Assembly (ekklesia) is Reformed Israel In a previous post (not in this series) I have listed eight “primary” passages that teach that the Church and Israel are the same entity and eleven other “supporting” passages that strongly imply it (some of which I’ve continue reading…
Part 1, part 3, part 4 New Testament Use & Interpretation of the Old Testament Hosea 11:1 & Matthew 2:14-15 When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. The more they were called, the more they went away; they kept sacrificing to continue reading…
Part 2, part 3, part 4 Defining the System During the 20th Century, Dispensational Theology grew from a relatively unknown system of theology to probably the most influential, if not most widely held, conservative and orthodox understanding of Scripture in America. The reasons for Dispensationalism’s rise and popularity are many continue reading…
This post lists the passages I have found that support the Reformed understanding of the Church while contradicting the Dispensational understanding; specifically, they show us that the Church is the New Testament form of the Old Testament Israel. They do not directly address secondary issues such as eschatology; while eschatology continue reading…