In this and the next several issues of our newsletter, I will consider the biblical role of Israel in Scripture and prophecy. Few theological and eschatological issues parallel in significance that of Israel. This is especially of interest to us in our “Dispensationalism in Transition” newsletter because Israel is...
Dispensationalism is the majority report among evangelical Christians in America today. Tens of millions of Christians are committed to this perspective on the Bible and history. Sadly, they are generally so indulgent in this view that they seem little aware of alternative evangelical approaches to Scripture. In this devastating...
Breaking away from the fascinating teachings of The Scofield Reference Bible was one of the most difficult decisions of my entire life. Even after doubts arose in my mind, it took some seven or eight years to relinquish the ready-made theological clothing I had worn since the day of...
by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr., Th.D., Director, Nicenecouncil.com Dispensationalism holds to two foundational, all-controlling convictions: (1) The proper approach to interpreting Scripture is literalism (even in the Book of Revelation!). (2) Racial Israel is the key to prophecy and is forever kept distinct from the church (even into eternity!)....
(Part 3: “Dispensationalism, Israel, and Scripture”)by Ken Gentry, Th.D., Director, NiceneCouncil.com INTRODUCTION In this third installment of a series on “Dispensationalism, Israel, and Scripture” I will give attention to the progressive dispensational view of Israel especially in light of the foundational new covenant. In the preceding two issues I...
by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr., Th.D. ISRAEL: THE APPLE OF SCOFIELD’S EYE In this and the next several issues of our newsletter, I will consider the biblical role of Israel in Scripture and prophecy. Few theological and eschatological issues parallel in significance that of Israel. This is especially of...
By. Dr. Robert L. Reymond Editor’s note: This essay is an address delivered by Dr. Robert L. Reymond, former Professor Emeritus at Knox Theological Seminary, to “Advancing Reformation Truth and Spirituality” (ARTS) on April 21, 2006, at DeVos Chapel, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Challenge Facing...
