Category: Eschatology

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R. C. Sproul

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Dr. Sproul played an important role in my study of Protestant and Reformed theology. He was a gifted speaker and a good theologian. This is a collection of R. C. Sproul materials. Hope you enjoy!  Practical theology: On Death and Dying The End & Purpose of the World If God is Sovereign, How Can Man Be Free? Can We Enjoy Heaven Knowing of Loved Ones in Hell? The Wrath of God in Preaching What is the Gospel? Justification by Faith For Justification By Faith Alone Does Paul Contradict James on Justification by Faith? Holiness of God Holy, Holy, Holy The Importance … Continue reading R. C. Sproul

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144,000

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Who are the 144,000 in Revelation 7:1? Some would say they are Israel, Jehovah’s witnesses, or all of God’s people. The number of the sealed comes to 12,000 for each tribe. The balanced numbering suggests that 12 is a symbolic number for the fullness of the people of God. Dan is omitted, possibly because Dan was early associated with idolatry (Judges 18; cf. 22:15; 21:8). Instead, we find both the tribe of Joseph and the tribe of Manasseh. Now Manasseh and Ephraim were the two sons of Joseph. Hence, logically we should find either Manasseh and Ephraim as separate heads … Continue reading 144,000

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“Spiritual Bodies”

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I was recently in a discussion with two dispensationalist about spiritual bodies. They argued that the “body of Christ” is Christ “spiritual body”. They attached it to 1 Cor. 12:11-27 and Eph. 3:6, 4:4-16. That is what Paul means by our “spiritual bodies” in 1 Cor. 15:40-44 and what Christ met when he said we will be like the angels (Matt.22:23-34, Mark 12:18-27, Luke 20:27-40). 40 There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is one, and the glory of the earthly is another. 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another … Continue reading “Spiritual Bodies”

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Lectures on Revelation

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Dr. Vern Poythress: Revelation: Introduction Interpretive Principles of Revelation How to Read and Understand Revelation Throne Vision Sealed Scroll and the Lamb Understanding the Organizational Structure of Revelation God’s Vision of the Future Understanding Dispensationalism Themes in Revelation: Introduction Themes in Revelation: Historical Setting Themes in Revelation: Structure Themes in Revelation: Theophany Themes in Revelation: The Seven Seals Themes in Revelation: The Seven Trumpets Themes in Revelation: Counterfeiting Themes in Revelation: The Beast Themes in Revelation: The Prostitute (part 9 of 12) Themes in Revelation: The Millenium Themes in Revelation: Revelation 20 Themes in Revelation: The Consummation What to Say … Continue reading Lectures on Revelation