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We Must Hold to Biblical Traditions Faithfully—Not Abandon Them Flippantly
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We Must Hold to Biblical Traditions Faithfully—Not Abandon Them Flippantly

(Read Part 4) So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us. (2 Thess. 2:15) In this series, we are dealing with the concept of ministry philosophy—addressing a paradigm shift that is taking place in many churches. It includes a variety of issues which all churches, of all sizes and shapes and stripes, are currently facing. Many times today we are differing with other believers, not so much on [...]

By admin|2017-07-23T16:17:53-06:00May 19th, 2017|Categories: Bible Prophecy, Bible Study, Biblical Fidelity, Body of Christ, Christian Living, Church, Current Events, Dispensational Theology, Featured Posts, Philosophy of Ministry, Theological Education|Tags: Andy Woods, Bible Church Movement, Calvary Chapel, Church Growth Movement, Essentials, Expository preaching, gospel, Ministry paradigm, New Testament, Non-essentials, Old Testament, Paul Scharf, Philosophy of ministry, Preaching, Teaching, The Middle East Meltdown, Truth, Youth|1 Comment

We Must Teach the Old Testament Systematically—Not Superficially
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We Must Teach the Old Testament Systematically—Not Superficially

(Read Part 3) In this ongoing series on developing a Biblical philosophy of ministry, we are dealing with some hot contemporary issues. Order Dr. Andy Woods' new book, "The Middle East Meltdown." What you will discover is that there is a lot of disagreement in churches today—not so much over their doctrinal statements. The disagreement is over how they have decided to do ministry—ministry practicum or a philosophy of ministry. This is important and significant to me because issues nearly identical [...]

By admin|2017-05-12T17:25:59-06:00May 12th, 2017|Categories: Bible Prophecy, Bible Study, Biblical Fidelity, Body of Christ, Christian Living, Church, Current Events, Dispensational Theology, Featured Posts, Philosophy of Ministry, Theological Education|Tags: Adam, Andy Woods, Bible Church Movement, Calvary Chapel, Church Growth Movement, Daniel, Expository preaching, gospel, Hebrews, Leviticus, Ministry paradigm, New Testament, Old Testament, Paul Scharf, Philosophy of ministry, Preaching, Revelation, Sin, Teaching, The Middle East Meltdown, Truth, Youth|2 Comments

We Must Teach the Entirety of Scripture—Not Merely the New Testament
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We Must Teach the Entirety of Scripture—Not Merely the New Testament

(Read Part 2) Many new ideas are being touted today in terms of changing the direction of churches. We need to become educated on the mood of the body of Christ, and how new ideas are percolating. In this series, we are taking an in-depth look at nine troubling ideas that keep resurfacing in the area of philosophy of ministry. If you have not yet faced these issues in your local Bible-believing church, be assured that you will be facing them soon. They are [...]

By admin|2017-05-12T17:44:31-06:00May 5th, 2017|Categories: Bible Prophecy, Bible Study, Biblical Fidelity, Body of Christ, Christian Living, Church, Current Events, Dispensational Theology, Featured Posts, Philosophy of Ministry, Theological Education|Tags: Andy Woods, Bible Church Movement, Church Growth Movement, Expository preaching, Ministry paradigm, New Testament, Old Testament, Paul Scharf, Philosophy of ministry, Preaching, Teaching, The Middle East Meltdown, Truth, Youth|1 Comment

Concluding Thoughts & Resources for Further Study
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Concluding Thoughts & Resources for Further Study

(Read Part 7) Editor’s Note: For the conclusion to this blog series—Dispensationalism 101—I interviewed Dr. Parker Reardon and asked him to expand on his views on dispensationalism, as well as on the “Resources for Further Study” that he includes at the bottom of this final article. He shared a number of interesting thoughts, and we also discussed our plan to expand this series into a more substantial resource to be published by Dispensational Publishing House. Be watching for that—and hopefully for more material [...]

By admin|2017-04-13T21:06:24-06:00April 13th, 2017|Categories: Biblical Covenants, Dispensational Theology, Featured Posts, Hermeneutics|Tags: Charles C. Ryrie, Covenant Theology, Covenants, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dispensationalism, hermeneutics, John MacArthur, John Walvoord, Michael Vlach, New Covenant, New Testament, Old Testament, Parker Reardon, Paul Scharf, Reformed Theology, Robert Thomas, salvation, soteriology, The Master's Seminary|0 Comments

Dispensational Distinctives Delineated
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Dispensational Distinctives Delineated

(Read Part 6) It is readily known that Plymouth Brethren minister John Nelson Darby is credited with the systematizing of dispensational thought in the 1800s. Yet some history scholars trace the teachings back another century.[1] Though there is variation of beliefs within the dispensational camp, some of the major components that characterize it are: A consistently literal interpretation of Scripture, particularly in prophetic passages where God has made promises to Israel. A distinction between God’s plan for Israel and His plan for [...]

By admin|2018-01-10T16:08:52-06:00April 6th, 2017|Categories: Biblical Covenants, Dispensational Theology, Featured Posts, Hermeneutics|Tags: C.I. Scofield, Covenant Theology, Covenants, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dispensationalism, John Gerstner, John MacArthur, Lewis Sperry Chafer, New Covenant, New Testament, Old Testament, Parker Reardon, Reformed Theology, salvation, soteriology, Westminster Confession|2 Comments

The Seal of Victory
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The Seal of Victory

(Read Part 2) The Change When the Lord Jesus comes for His church at the time of the rapture, the bodies of believers will “put on immortality” (1 Cor. 15:54). This body of humiliation and limitation wastes away. It dies and goes into the grave. But 1 Corinthians 15 has the body in view, not the soul. When the believer is resurrected at the coming of Christ, he will be given an immortal body. What a tremendous expectation! We are hampered by [...]

By admin|2017-04-19T14:21:09-06:00April 2nd, 2017|Categories: Bible Prophecy, Christian Living, Church, Current Events, Featured Posts, History, Rapture, Revived Classics|Tags: church, Dave Breese, death, first death, Future, Judgment, mystery, New Testament, Old Testament, rapture, Resurrection, Revived Classics, second death, tribulation|0 Comments

Issues of Contention: Part 3B—Hermeneutics
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Issues of Contention: Part 3B—Hermeneutics

(Read Part 5) We learned last time that dispensational and covenantal theology differ in their approach to hermeneutics. This week's post will finish our study of that topic, and of all the "Issues of Contention" that underscore the difference between these two understandings of the sacred text. Hermeneutics (continued) Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32) Throughout the exegesis demonstrated by covenant theologians, we see an overdependence on figurative language, typology and [...]

By admin|2018-01-10T16:08:29-06:00March 30th, 2017|Categories: Biblical Covenants, Dispensational Theology, Featured Posts, Hermeneutics|Tags: Covenant Theology, Covenants, Dispensationalism, James Orr, New Covenant, New Testament, Old Testament, Parker Reardon, progressive revelation, Reformed Theology, salvation, soteriology, systematic theology, typology|3 Comments

An Instantaneous Transformation
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An Instantaneous Transformation

(Read Part 1) Resurrection No Mystery The Old Testament saints believed in a resurrection. Therefore, when Paul wrote about it to New Testament believers, he was not revealing a mystery. Hebrews 11:17-19 tells us that Abraham was directed to offer his son as a sacrifice. He obeyed, . . . concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead. And Joseph believed in the resurrection of the body. Just before his death, he said to his brethren, God [...]

By admin|2017-04-19T14:22:27-06:00March 25th, 2017|Categories: Bible Prophecy, Christian Living, Church, Current Events, Featured Posts, History, Rapture, Revived Classics|Tags: church, Dave Breese, Future, Judgment, mystery, New Testament, Old Testament, rapture, Resurrection, Revived Classics, tribulation, Trumpet|2 Comments

Issues of Contention: Part 3A—Hermeneutics
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Issues of Contention: Part 3A—Hermeneutics

(Read Part 4) In this fifth installment in our series, we begin looking at the last of the major "Issues of Contention" between dispensational and covenantal theology and thought. Hermeneutics The final important issue to mention is hermeneutics. Though some have used the phrase dispensational hermeneutics,[1] that is an unfortunate combination of a doctrinal position (covering ecclesiology, eschatology and soteriology, as already noted) and how we practice exegesis of the text of Scripture. The student of Scripture is not free to practice his [...]

By admin|2018-01-10T16:08:10-06:00March 24th, 2017|Categories: Biblical Covenants, Dispensational Theology, Featured Posts, Hermeneutics|Tags: Christ-centered, Covenant Theology, Covenants, Dispensationalism, genre, hermeneutics, Interpretation, millennium, New Covenant, New Testament, Old Testament, Parker Reardon, plain sense, priority, Reformed Theology|1 Comment

No Church in the Old Testament
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No Church in the Old Testament

The true church of Jesus Christ is a mystery! It is not an organization but an organism, living and vitally connected to its risen Head, the Lord Jesus. Paul wrote these astounding words in Ephesians 3 to announce that God had revealed a new truth to him: How that by revelation He made known to me the mystery . . . which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit [...]