Many commentators note John’s demonstrating Jesus’ fulfillment of the temple (John 2) as one of the purposes of his Gospel, as well as his fulfilling the Sabbath (John 5), the Passover (John 6), and the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7).(1) His people in mystical union with him are called...
In the previous posts I have been focusing on Revelation’s date. I believe it was written prior to the destruction of the temple. John was in fact writing about that event. Consequently, postmillennialism is not rebutted by pointing to Revelation’s great judgment scenes. Undoubtedly the most commonly used and...
I am continuing a lengthy review of progressive dispensationalist Darrell L. Bock’s commentary on the Olivet Discourse material in Luke 21 (Luke: Baker Exegetical Commentary on the NT [1994], v. 2). Bock is one of the brighter stars in the progressive dispensational galaxy. His work cannot be avoided if...
Last month I noted several clear exegetical observations showing that Matthew 24 provides a break in the development of the Olivet Discourse. At Matthew 24:34-36 we see the Lord himself transitioning between A.D. 70 (Matt. 24:4-35) and the Second Advent (Matt. 24:36ff). As we well know from the biblical...
