Eschatology – Explaining The Book

The Book of Zechariah offers a symbolic and theological exploration of God’s sovereignty and redemption, addressing the exiled Jews’ concerns about rebuilding the temple. It emphasizes calls for repentance, messianic prophecies, and the interplay of judgment and mercy, ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan.

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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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Jesus Raising Believers on the Last Day and Dispensationlism

November 28, 2024

How Dispensationalism Detracts from the Church’s Mission

Dispensationalism

Dispensationalism’s eschatology emphasizes a speculative future, diverting attention from Christ’s reign and the Church’s mission. This focus leads to geopolitical obsession, an overemphasis on the rapture, and neglect of current responsibilities. Believers are urged to prioritize the gospel, pursue holiness, and trust in God’s sovereignty instead of indulging in predictions about the future.

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Tag: Eschatology

Zechariah in the Bible

Jesus Raising Believers on the Last Day and Dispensationlism

How Dispensationalism Detracts from the Church’s Mission