In the post, “Early Christians Had a Great Hope” we provided many quotes from the earliest Christian apologists – martyrs describing the Christian hope handed down to the early Christians by the Apostles. It was not an eternal destiny in heaven, but the resurrection of the physical body and an eternal inheritance in the Land God promised … Continue reading How Greek thought Corrupted Christian Theology!
They will progressively make themselves ready for the wedding and the difficult times that precede it. Their focus will not be on maintaining the status quo, or grasping for normalcy as this fallen world is crumbling. Nor will they bury their heads in the sand so that they can continue to “eat and drink” saying: “Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation!” The foolish virgins keep one foot in Egypt where they are treasuring up their wealth, where they find their security, and where they can enjoy the pleasures of eating and drinking and entertainment. They do not value the eternal things above the temporal things. They do not know the power of God or really trust His promises. So their focus becomes striving to maintain their own comfort or living standard. In many cases this involves trying to prop up “Pharaoh” through political activism that they piously call “patriotism.” But the wise virgins cannot keep one foot in Egypt, but cross the Red Sea into the wilderness leaving Egypt behind, heading for the Promised Land without looking back. Like Abraham, they must choose to leave their uncooperative family members and friends behind in Ur, trodding in the footsteps of Abraham, living as foreigners and pilgrims, waiting on God with their eyes fixed on the Promised Land. The wise virgins follow the many examples in Hebrews 11 of those who trusted God and blindly obeyed His seemingly foolish commands, while “looking unto the Founder and Finisher of the Faith – Jesus,” in order to endure the coming hardship. These are the ones who will rejoice in the Kingdom.
Definition of Annihilationism The term annihilationism is taken from the Greek word, apollumi, which is translated as “destruction” in 2 Peter 3:7. 2 Peter 3:7 But by His word the present heavens and earth are being reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and destruction (G622) of ungodly men. (NASB) Strongs Concordance:- G622 apollumi From … Continue reading The Case for Annihilation of the Unbelievers & the Wicked
Shavuot (Pentecost) is the anniversary of the giving of the Law of Moses to Israel at Mount Sinai. The central tenet of this Law was what is called "The Shema." A metal plaque containing Deuteronomy 6:4-9 in Hebrew is still commonly posted on a plaque at the entrance to a modern Jewish home. It would not … Continue reading Shavuot (Pentecost) 50th Day – 7 Weeks
This is precisely what the Feasts were intended to do, illustrate the Gospel and the true Christian Hope using allegories and symbols. Most of the Feasts (all but the Day of Atonement) will also be celebrated in the coming Kingdom. Why then do most Christians discard God's Feasts and instead participate in the cheap and polluted substitutes provided by "Mystery Babylon, the Mother of Harlots"?
Click here to download a pdf of this post. Immortality? Does such a thing exist? Where does it come from? How is it obtained? Since the dawn of the ages mankind has sought answers to these questions in light of the certainty that they will one day face death. Men have theorized to their wits’ … Continue reading What is Biblical Immortality?
To download PDF copy click Here The language of Scripture concerning God and His Son is the foundation of a solid and proper understanding of the God of Abraham. Conservative Christian theologians have rightly claimed that Scripture must be interpreted based upon the normal standards of speech and terminology. That is, in communicating with humanity … Continue reading The FOUR PRINCIPLES of DIVINE PROCREATION & the IMPACT on CHRISTIAN MONOTHEISM
Both Trinitarians and Unitarians have missed a very important distinction in the two titles assigned to Jesus throughout the Gospels, “Son of God” and “Son of Man.” Both groups apply both titles to Jesus’ existence from His birth in Bethlehem alone. For Trinitarians, “Son of God” is a title that stems from their interpretation of … Continue reading Why the Human Jesus is called “Son of God”
Revelation 3:14-19 NAS95 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: 15 'I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. 16 'So because you are lukewarm, and … Continue reading We need to Resist Entropy as Christians
The whole theme of Hebrews 11 is perseverance in the Faith so that his readers would inherit the Abrahamic promise, the everlasting possession of the land! While the language is colorful, “heavenly country,” etc, it clearly refers to what is prophesied by the prophets. It cannot be “heaven” because the “better country” of which Abraham sought is NOT heaven. It cannot be “heaven” because Hebrews says plainly that Abraham lived in this land as a pilgrim and stranger.
Living as a Christian in this World 