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Here is my exegetical analysis of one of the more complicated texts in scripture. I hope that it will encourage you to further pursue your studies and that it will help you grow in your knowledge of the Lord.
Continue reading “Daniel’s 70 Weeks – An Exegetical Analysis of Daniel 9:24-27”Come check out my new exegetical analysis of Matthew 24:1-51. It has been my attempt to provide a thorough exegetical look at the Olivet Discourse from a Dispensational Premillennial/Futuristic standpoint. As the Preteristic position has gained momentum, I believe it is important to put out scholarly responses to opposing positions. I hope that reading this will provide you with a serious challenge and will encourage you to continue your own studies on the subject.
Update: May 2023 – I have re-published the exegetical analysis that I completed back in 2020 with some slight modifications. The first modification I made pertains to the structure that I used for Matthew 24:3 and how Jesus proceeds to answer the questions that are asked. I followed the work of John Hart on the structure of Matthew 24 and his chiasm as seen in his book “Evidence for the Rapture.” I felt at the time his work was persuasive but after many discussions have since moved away from it. The approach I take in my revised work emphasizes what I believe is a stronger understanding of the text while also incorporating more information from Luke’s Gospel. The second modification pertains to the latter portion of Matthew 24, specifically vs.36-51. In following Hart’s work I had seen a pre-tribulational rapture after the peri de transition in Matthew 24:36. I have found this difficult to defend for a number of reasons, however, these reasons have led me to shift gears here and to see the coming parousia in vs.37 as the second coming and not the rapture. I have not abandoned the pre-tribulational rapture, but I have merely excluded it from the arguments in Matthew 24.
Check out my newly formatted exegetical analysis of Romans 2:17-29. I have attempted to defend the categorical distinction here between Jew and Gentile as Covenant theologians often appeal to this text in defence of the blurring of Jews and Gentiles. This belief comes from isolating vs. 28-29 and ignoring the context of Paul’s message to the Jews. Hence the title “If You Bear The Name Jew”.
Continue reading “If You Bear The Name Jew – An Exegetical Analysis of Romans 2:17-29”Here is my exegetical analysis examining another common proof text used by Covenant Theologians. This text is often “assumed” to mean that Gentiles and Jews are both referred to as the “Israel of God”. There is no good reason to include Gentiles in the term “Israel of God” as that merely makes the words “Israel” and “Gentiles” mean something other than there normal usage. In my exegesis I hope to show and explain the proper rendering of the text.
Continue reading “The Israel of God – An Exegetical Analysis of Galatians 6:15-16”Here is a portion of my exegesis from my studies in Revelation. I believe that the proper and consistent way of interpreting Revelation 20 only comports with the Premillennial model, and will set out to prove that in my exegesis. If you disagree with my exegesis and interpretation feel free to leave me a comment below! God bless.
Continue reading “Premillennialism Defended – An Exegetical Analysis of Revelation 20:1-15”The purpose of this blog is to evaluate whether or not Jesus is presently reigning from the Davidic throne. As a Dispensationalist (Revisionist/Progressive) I take the approach that Jesus is not presently residing on the Davidic throne, but that he is presently residing at the Father’s Right Hand (which is not to be confused with Davidic throne).
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This was a huge concern in my heart as I went through difficult times where I had to suffer a big threat over my faith in Christ, due to Doctrinal deviations that are so rapidly increasing in mainstream Churches in present day. Charismatic movement before 90’s were considered fringe of mainstream evangelicalism, which has gained considerable invasion now into mainstream pulpit. That has continued for long time without any scrutiny and Biblical voice from mainline Churches except few faithful pastors and theologians who regularly speak against these issues. Bizarre experiences, convoluted exhibit of spirit-fullness literally attracts huge people with passion without truth in it and leaves others simply to ask, ‘what is all these? Is it really Biblical? How to draw the line?’
One thing that you may hear often from Covenant Theologians is “the True Israel of God is the Church” and while an assertion may sound initially convincing, an evaluation of the textual evidence leads one to a different conclusion. Because the Covenant Theologian engages in “oversimplification” they end up blurring together two completely separate categories. Let me demonstrate the proper understanding of Israel and the Church below in a diagram.
Continue reading “Israel is not the Church!”Welcome to ‘For the Sake of the Truth’! I am happy that you have come to check out my website, and pray that it will be an encouragement for you as you walk with the Lord Jesus. About a decade ago I began making notes on my phone when engaging in conversations online. Over time those notes began to compile on my phone and friends began asking me for a compilation of my notes, which I then had to format to send to friends.
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