This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies. For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. The angel continued to speak to Daniel, relating to him one of the most detailed prophecies in the Bible. In Daniel 11:2–45, the angel spoke of conflicts that would come in the relatively […]
Millennial Views Following the Ante-Nicene Church: The Reformation – Part 3
January 9, 2017 by 2 Comments
THE REFORMATION Augustine’s influence was so dominant that Amillennialism went largely unchallenged until well into the Reformation. On why Premillennialism did not make an immediate return at that time, John MacArthur explained: The Reformers had it right on most issues. But they never got around to eschatology. They never got around to applying their formidable […]
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 […]
John 3:16 and John Calvin
May 24, 2013 by 3 Comments
INTRODUCTION John 3:16 is undoubtedly the most famous verse in all of Scripture. This is likely to be true in large part due to the verse’s succinct summary of the Gospel. The verse teaches that God gave His only son according to the manner in which He loved the world. It further explains that, whoever […]
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