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January 1, 2025

What did the Epistle of Barnabas teach about the Millennium?

Bible Answers, Eschatology (Last Things)

The Epistle of Barnabas, dated to the late first or early second century, discusses eschatological themes like the millennium as a sabbatical rest after 6,000 years. It highlights the “eighth day” as eternal life, connecting creation typology with God’s redemptive plan and emphasizing the anticipation of Christ’s millennial reign and resurrection.

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December 22, 2024

Jesus Raising Believers on the Last Day and Dispensationlism

Dispensationalism, John

In John 6, Jesus promises believers a resurrection on the “last day,” which is interpreted by Dispensationalists as a broader eschatological period, complicating the idea of a singular resurrection event. This contrasts with a simpler understanding that sees the “last day” as a unified culmination of history for all believers, emphasizing God’s singular redemptive plan.

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December 9, 2024

The Puritan View on Christmas: Worship Regulated by Scripture

Christmas, Regulative Principle of Worship

The Puritans’ rejection of Christmas as a celebration within the Church was deeply rooted in their commitment to the regulative principle of worship. This principle, which remains foundational for many Reformed Christians, asserts that only those elements of worship explicitly commanded in Scripture are permissible in the corporate gathering of God’s people. Christmas, as a…

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Tag: Day

What did the Epistle of Barnabas teach about the Millennium?

Jesus Raising Believers on the Last Day and Dispensationlism

The Puritan View on Christmas: Worship Regulated by Scripture