God Loves Israel: A Syllogism
"Because of the loving devotion of Yahweh we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail.”
Read MoreDispy PreMil VI: Biblical Clarity on Israel
Israel means much to God. It should mean much to us, as well. It is not, as we have so often been told, a secondary issue. And it is important that we think clearly, biblically and precisely about the nation, the people and the promises.
Read MoreDispy PreMil V: Israel is the Issue
Israel is the issue.
We will not get our eschatology right until we get Israel right. The Bible is abundantly clear on the topic, both implicitly and explicitly. It is up to us to remove interpretive lenses and see past tradition to hear what the Bible has been clearly saying all along.
Read MoreDispy PreMil IV: 3 Implications
Perhaps the most common reinterpretation of scripture comes by identifying the New Testament Church as the real, true Israel and subsequently reinterpreting Old Testament passages about Israel as allegorically referring to the Church.
I want to point out three serious and necessary implications of holding such a position.
Read MoreDispy PreMill III: 3 Considerations
“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.”
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