Preterism and Christian Living
As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Matthew 3:11 Recently, I’ve been doing Bible classes through the... Read more
Here are parts 1 and 2: The Resurrection The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection they entered the holy city and appeared to many. Matthew 27:52–53 When interpreting any passage, we must... Read more
The Resurrection of Jesus “Who will bring a charge against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies; who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us” (Romans 8:33–34).... Read more
Good evening, everyone! Recently, Dr. Dallas Burdette uploaded three essays on Christ as the fulfillment of prophecy. You can read them below. His website is https://freedominchrist.net. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Read more
The closest background to our passage is in OT descriptions of “the day of the Lord,” which seem to envisage an obscuration that affects the entire world, not just a particular country (see Joel 2:1–2, 10, 30–31; Amos 8:9–10). Marcus, Joel. Mark 8–16: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary.... Read more
Recently, my friend Dr. William Bell did a video on the signs surrounding the Cross. I haven’t listened to the video yet, but I was talking briefly to Dr. Dallas Burdette, and he suggested I write a few things on Matthew 27. So, I apologize if there is a lot... Read more
The following quotation is taken from a conversation between Justin Martyr and Trypho that can be found in Dialogue of Justin with Trypho, a Jew chapter 80. But before I give it to you, allow me to set the stage for it. Trypho has a problem with Justin. He wants... Read more
Good morning everyone. Just so you know, I have some family coming down to stay for Spring Break over the next few days, so I will be “taking off” from posting articles. I will still post something to my site for your benefit, but it will not be the usual... Read more
Love allows for not insisting on one’s own integrity at the expense of the unity of the community. Stendahl, Krister. Paul among Jews and Gentiles and Other Essays. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 1976. Print. p. 67 I’ve had the pleasure of reading a few more sections of Among Jews and... Read more