This week’s study focused in on introducing to biblical prophecy:
- What is prophecy?
- Who are the prophets?
- What did they prophesy about?
- Do we need to adjust our views of the Old Testament to better understand prophecy?
It was a great study to put together and really helped focus me in again on what to expect over the next ten weeks. A few ideas struck me as I prepared the lesson, and would like to share them with you. Read more... (693 words, estimated 2:46 mins reading time)
A few months ago I posted about an idea I had concerning the kingdom of God. After reading some more on this topic, I think I’d like to nuance my view a little. I still think one of the more confusing aspects of this whole discussion is the relationship between the new covenant and the establishment of the kingdom. I’ve realized that one’s view of the kingdom of God is bound by one’s view of eschatology, which is to say that the position one holds about the kingdom is not in isolation from other issues surrounding the last days. So I guess I can begin by saying that I find myself agreeing most broadly with a historical premillenial view of eschatology. This means I have a fairly literal interpretation of Revelation 20:1-5, yet cannot give in to some of the dispensational views which I have a hard time with (e.g. Israel/Church distinction, futuristic new covenant, etc.). You can google to find out some of the general parts of the view. Read more... (1082 words, estimated 4:20 mins reading time)
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