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Time Periods in the Bible: What is the Great Mystery?

In previous articles, we have discussed some reasons why dispensationalist theology went through revisions among scholars. First, we saw that many scholars recognized the importance of the words of Jesus. Second, we saw how many recognized the fact that the phrases “kingdom of heaven” and “kingdom of God” are synonymous. …

Time Periods in the Bible: Questioning Classical Dispensationalism – Kingdom of God and Kingdom of Heaven

In the previous article, we questioned the ultra-dispensationalist view that the words of Jesus belong to the Law Administration. I believe that Jesus’ words are recorded for the benefit of the Church. In this article, we will question the classical dispensationalist view that the kingdom of heaven is distinct from …

Time Periods in the Bible: Questioning Ultra Dispensationalism – The Importance of the Words of Jesus

In the previous article, we looked at the spectrum of belief concerning time periods in the Bible, from covenantal approaches to dispensational approaches. In the next few articles, I would like to take some time to challenge specific beliefs using Biblical evidence. What does the Bible say about some of …

Fellowship with Jesus: Part Eight – Three Key Sections

When considering the subject of fellowship with Jesus, there are a few absolutely key texts that must be understood in context. We are going to discuss only three of them in this article: John 14-16, Philippians 3, and Revelation 1-3. While we will not have time to look at every …

Fellowship with Jesus: Part Seven – What is Jesus doing now?

Editor’s Note: This article includes several collections of verses about Jesus Christ and his current activity. While great effort was made to make these lists as comprehensive as possible, please contact us in the comments below or at administrator@studydrivenfaith.org if you have additional ideas that fit any of the categories listed in the …

Fellowship with Jesus: Part Six – What is Due to Jesus as Lord?

Editor’s Note: This article briefly describes the response of the Christian to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Much more could be said about each of these aspects.  In the last article, we spent some time developing more perspective around the phrase “Jesus is Lord,” as well as what the titles …

Fellowship with Jesus: Part Five – Jesus is Lord

In this article series, we have been studying various aspects of “fellowship with Jesus.” Now, we turn to an incredibly important topic—Jesus is Lord. What does it mean that Jesus is Lord? What do his titles say about him? How are we to understand titles that are shared between God …

Fellowship with Jesus: Part Four – “Christ in” Ability

To this point in this series, we have looked at “fellowship with Jesus” by addressing the concept of fellowship generally, the concept of prayer to Jesus, and the identity that we have “in Christ.” Now, we will turn to the powerful ability that we have because Christ is in us. …