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Clear searchWhat the historical evidence proves—and what it does not
…at pretribulationism cannot be apostolic. Two questions are being confused. Did the early Church possess a settled system identical to modern dispensational pretribulationism? No. Did Darby invent the resurrection of dead believers, the transformation and catching up of the livin…
Read article →Unity in Christ and distinction in God's purpose
Are Israel and the Church Really the Same? Unity in Christ and distinction in God's purpose The New Testament teaches a unity so profound that it would have startled the ancient world. In Christ, Jewish and Ge…
Read article →The question reaches beyond prophecy to the faithfulness of God
Israel and the Church: Why This Series Matters The question reaches beyond prophecy to the faithfulness of God Has the Church replaced Israel in the purpose of God? Some Christians answer yes, although the…
Read article →What Jesus promised the apostles about Israel's future
…kward text for any theology in which national Israel has permanently disappeared into the Church. The promise names the rulers, their thrones, the time of their rule, and those over whom they exercise authority. Each part should be allowed to retain its natural force. The promise…
Read article →Defining the position before testing it
…t it can also conceal important differences. Many Christians accused of teaching that the Church replaced Israel would reject that wording. They believe that the Church is the fulfilment, continuation, or expansion of Israel rather than its substitute. The discussion should there…
Read article →A sign of Israel's renewal, not Israel's disappearance
…is unmistakably an Israel-shaped act. Jesus is not gathering a religious society without history. Israel's Messiah is calling representatives whose number declares that the story of Israel has reached a decisive moment. Jesus was summoning Israel to its King The setting of the a…
Read article →A forensic reading of Christ's Olivet Discourse
…nt applies the language of election to Christians, so the elect in Matthew 24 must be the Church. If they are gathered after the Tribulation, the passage appears to place the rapture there as well. The first premise is possible. It is not yet proven. "Elect" can describe the Chur…
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