The book of Hebrews opens with a formal oration on the supremacy of the Son of God (Heb. 1:1-4). Then, in various ways the Son’s superiority is proven by demonstrating that He is greater than the angels (Heb. 1:5-14; 2:5, 16). This is telling of just how exalted of a station the angels enjoy. In […]
Restored Judges and God’s Princes in the Millennium
August 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
RESTORED JUDGES In the Millennium, the offices of judge and counselor will be reinstituted. Isaiah 1:26: And I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you shall be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city.” Not only will there be judges […]
Zerubbabel is the Signet Ring in the Millennium
August 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Zerubbabel led the first group of Israelites back from the Babylonian captivity (Ezra 2:1-2) and constructed the second temple (Ezra 5:2). He is in the direct line of ancestry to Jesus, possibly being a common link to both Joseph (Matt. 1:12) and Mary (Luke 3:27). Because of this the LORD bestowed a special honor upon […]
The Heads of the Twelve Tribes of Israel in the Millennium
August 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
When Jesus chose apostles to make up His inner circle, it was no accident that there were twelve.[1] That number alone tells us that on some level the twelve represent the tribes of Israel. This representation was not limited to the period of the First Coming until each of the twelve died. In electing the […]
David is the Prince Over Israel in the Millennium
August 8, 2014 by 48 Comments
In the latter days the children of Israel will seek the LORD and David their king (Hos. 3:5). The Israelites will serve the LORD and David, whom will be raised up for their sake (Jer. 30:9). David’s position is of such prominence in Israel that only the Lord Jesus outranks him. Ezekiel 34:23-24: And I will […]
Jesus as King of Kings in the Millennium
August 6, 2014 by 2 Comments
Jesus being referred to as the King of kings is well known by many of His followers. A common assumption is that the title is for the purpose of emphasis. It is certainly true that Jesus is a king well above any there ever has been or will be. However, Jesus is literally the King […]
The Ten Commandments Were Written on Sapphire Tablets From God’s Throne
June 15, 2014 by 63 Comments
The majority of Christians think of the Ten Commandments as being inscribed on tablets of grey stone. However, rabbinical Judaism as found in the Talmud and Mishnah teaches that the tablets of the law were made of sapphire.[1] This was done to point to God’s creation in the heavens and to His throne. The Talmud […]
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 […]
Basil of Caesarea: A Champion of Sola Scriptura
May 11, 2014 by 5 Comments
It is quite common for those who oppose Sola Scriptura (i.e. Scripture alone is the final authority on matters of faith) to posit that it was an invention of the Reformers. This is an easy claim to refute both Biblically and historically. Here the example of Basil of Caesarea is provided. Basil of Caesarea or Basil […]
Athanasius Did Not Pen the First List of the New Testament Canon
The idea that Athanasius’ thirty-ninth Festal Letter (367 AD) contains the first complete extant list of the New Testament Canon is common. It is not just a common belief among layman, but it is even taught by many Bible scholars and professors of Church history. I believed this for quite some time and even referred […]