Bishop J.C. Ryle was well known for having a heart for the Jewish people and a desire for Christians to interpret prophecy by its plain language. The connection between the two is not surprising as a literal interpretation of prophecy anticipates a future remnant of Israel coming to know Jesus (e.g. Zech. 12:10). Ryle also […]
Let the Lion Roar Has a Message the Church Needs to Hear
October 2, 2014 by 7 Comments
Let the Lion Roar begins with a reading of Amos 3:7-8, from which the docu-drama gets its name. We are then introduced to our host and cardinal figure behind the project: Derek Frank. Frank explains that he was first given a vision in the early eighties during a high point in the charismatic movement. In […]
Calvin Said That the Apostle’s Question in Acts 1:6 Was Foolish. Was it?
May 22, 2014 by 7 Comments
John Calvin was a theologian par excellence and a brother in Christ that this author deeply admires. However, like anyone else, Calvin was not free from bias when interpreting Scripture. So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” Acts 1:6 (ESV) As part of Calvin’s […]
The Song of Moses Makes a Distinction Between Israel and the Church
January 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There are a myriad of ways to clearly demonstrate from the Bible that Israel and the Church (i.e. Body of Christ) are not to be understood as the same entity. Here let us consider the example rooted in the Song of Moses: “They have made me jealous with what is no god; they have provoked […]
The Septuagint’s Use of, “Ekklesia” Does Not Indicate That Israel and the Church are One in the Same
July 26, 2013 by 2 Comments
Those who hold to various forms of Covenant theology believe that the Church (specifically, the Body of Christ) is the same entity as the believing Israelites in the Old Testament. Thus, the Covenant theology adherent sees just one, “church.” One of the most popular (and best) arguments for this belief is based on the Septuagint […]
“Covenant” Theology Really is Replacement Theology
July 9, 2013 by 13 Comments
The term, “Replacement Theology” is most commonly used by the critics of those who believe that the Church (or Body of Christ) has replaced Israel in God’s prophetic plan. The promises made to Israel in the covenants are now transferred to the Church. Those who are accused of holding to, “Replacement Theology” (especially those in […]
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