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A current questions that many people are putting into Google, Ps Nate explores what the Bible says about Iran in the Last Days. In this message, you'll hear about how to understand the passages about the End Times, exploring particularly a way of understanding the Bible called Dispensationalism.
Finally, in this the book called Assassins, we have our first assassination attempt! Things go from bad to worse when some naughty men attack during a simultaneous cross dimensional horseman attack resulting in a lot of laughs.New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhinged Evangelical TikToks.Join our Patreon or follow the show on Twitter and Instagram! Or, follow your brave and honest hosts Tim Lanning and Jennifer Cheek!Our intro and outro music and lyrics by Layne Smith and William WhiteBass: Jonas NewhouseExtra Vocals: Frannie K MorrisonFollow Glass Beach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeremy digs in to extra-dispensational dispensationalism, describing the foundation of their view and critiquing it. A popular Bible teacher on TV, Les Feldick, is examined in particular. Do Theology is part of Foundations Media. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org https://dotheology.com https://store.dotheology.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoTheology Contact Us: show@dotheology.com https://twitter.com/dotheology https://facebook.com/dotheology Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoTheology 0:00 Introduction 1:52 Who Was Les Feldick? 5:47 Pride in Two Directions 11:07 What Is Mid-Acts Dispensationalism? 15:00 The Two Gospels 26:53 The Mid-Acts Chart 30:41 A Mid-Acts Table 36:38 More Mid-Acts Errors 41:10 Responding to Mid-Acts Arguments 55:49 Conscience Chatter
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Strength to Strength responds to a recent episode by Anabaptist Perspectives. In this response video, Greg Weaver is joined by Justin Zehr and Bryant Martin to offer a rebuttal to the presentation offered by Julian Stoltzfus.In this episode, we respond to a presentation on Progressive Dispensationalism. Is Progressive Dispensationalism compatible with the Christo-centric hermeneutic or Anabaptism? Does Romans 11 actually teach a distinction between the church and Israel? What should be our prioritization in Bible interpretation? These are a few of the questions we explored.The Bible tells a single unified story. His body is both singular and undivided. The mystery revealed from ages past is that all nationalities would be fellow heirs in the same body. When Jesus broke into the pages of human history he revealed the prophetic mysteries Israel has been pondering for centuries. Join us as we discuss these realities and their implications.https://strengthtostrength.org/does-progressive-dispensationalism-fit-in-christs-kingdom/
Episode 232Dr. Phil Stringer joins us on the Removing Barriers podcast to discuss whether dispensationalism is biblical. Critics say it is merely a theological fad of the 20th century that we must abandon for the frameworks of early church fathers. Increasingly, dispensationalism has come under intense scrutiny as a conduit to wrong theology, wrong eschatology, and even wrong politics. Are the critics right? What is dispensationalism and is it really just a new-fangled framework popularized in the U.S. by Moody, Scofield, and Darby? What are the arguments for and against it? Is this a scenario where good Christian folks can just agree to disagree, or is it a salvific issue that demands immediate clarity and dogmatic adherence? Dr. Phil Stringer lends his wisdom, knowledge, and expertise on this subject with the hope that we can at the very least provide a starting point for Christians to study this for themselves. Dr. Stringer is the Vice-President of the King James Bible Research Council and vice president of Dayspring Bible College in Mundelein, Illinois. He is a nationally respected author and lecturer with a new book about Israel due for release in the summer of 2026.Listen to the Removing Barriers Podcast here:Spotify: https://cutt.ly/Ega8YeI Apple Podcast: https://cutt.ly/Vga2SVdEdifi: https://cutt.ly/Meec7nsvYouTube: https://cutt.ly/mga8A77Podnews: https://podnews.net/podcast/i4jxoSee all our platforms: https://removingbarriers.netContact us:Email us: https://removingbarriers.net/contactFinancially support the show: https://removingbarriers.net/donateAffiliates:Book Shop: https://bookshop.org/shop/removingbarriersChristian Books . com: https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/home?event=AFF&p=1236574Fastmail: https://join.fastmail.com/8e23c12bSee all our affiliates: https://removingbarriers.net/affiliatesNotes:dbc.edu: https://dbc.edu/King James Bible Research Council: https://kjbrc.org/
Tonight on The Fact Hunter, I'm sharing a special edition of Foundations In Faith Radio centered around my new book, Exposing Dispensationalism: Prophecy, Zionism, and the Corruption of Modern Evangelicalism. In this broadcast, we examine the origins of modern dispensational theology, the rise of the pre-tribulation rapture doctrine, the influence of the Scofield Reference Bible, and how prophecy sensationalism has reshaped much of modern evangelical Christianity. This is not an attack on sincere believers, nor is it another fear-driven prophecy discussion. It is a biblical and historical examination of teachings that many Christians have simply inherited without question. With Scripture, church history, and careful analysis, we ask whether modern prophecy culture has distracted believers from discipleship, endurance, repentance, and the true mission of the church.Purchase the book here: https://a.co/d/0dWpWCEq**Foundations In Faith airs every Thursday night on WRMI 5950 KHz and FoundationsInFaith.netEmail: thefacthunter@mail.comSupport us! Zelle: 719-651-0642
In this fascinating discussion, Lee Brainard and Mondo Gonzales examine what the church fathers actually taught about Israel, the Church, the tribulation, and the millennial kingdom. Together they unpack the literal, grammatical approach to Scripture, Daniel's 70 Weeks, the future of Israel, replacement theology, and powerful historical evidence showing that many early Christian writers believed in a literal Antichrist, a future tribulation, and even a pre-tribulation catching away of believers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-week-in-bible-prophecy--6909234/support.
Pastor Phelps concludes his series through dispensationalism by addressing the question of where the rapture fits into God's plan. Message originally preached Wednesday evening May 13, 2026.
When you can see the big picture, it makes it easier to get through the little day-to-day difficulties. We all need that motivation from time to time. We need to refocus on what it is that we're doing here. What's the “big picture” of our Christian walk. And that's what Zechariah 8 is. Zechariah 8 allows us to take a step back and see the big picture. What are we building towards?You'll find out today on the God and His Prophets podcast.Watch these episodes at my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LukeTaylorPodcastsNeed to get in touch with me? Reach me at GodAndHisProphetsPodcast@gmail.comIf you're looking for a Bible study podcast that goes deep into the major and minor prophets, God and His Prophets offers a verse by verse Bible study through these powerful Old Testament writings. Each episode explores the prophecy in the Bible, from the Book of Ezekiel study and later in Zechariah, helping listeners in understanding prophetic books and seeing their relevance today. We also connect the prophets' words to end times Bible teaching and highlight connections to Revelation, giving you a Christian Bible commentary that equips you for spiritual insight and growth.
Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 05/15/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Debate tomorrow with an Eastern Orthodoxy Guy/ Can Faith Alone Save? Can Water Baptism Save?/ The Church with Smells and Bells without Jesus/ Pride and our Attitude when we Pray/ Is Jesus our High Priest?/ Dispensationalism and Covenantalism/ May 15, 2026
In the opening episode of “Exposing the Matrix,” we begin pulling back the curtain on the systems of media control, manufactured narratives, psychological operations, censorship, fear cycles, and emotional manipulation shaping modern society. From corporate media consolidation and algorithm-driven outrage to propaganda techniques and information warfare, this episode examines how truth itself has become distorted in an age of nonstop crisis reporting and digital conditioning. More importantly, it explores the deeper spiritual battle behind the chaos and asks a sobering question: what happens to a society when people can no longer distinguish truth from manipulation?Email us: thefacthunter@mail.comWebsite: foundationsinfaith.net
Not to sound too negative but these authors are doing a really bad job at describing basic things like the passage of time and what things are. Also, we confuse two characters for weeks and we eventually figure it out but it is not this episode.New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhinged Evangelical TikToks.Join our Patreon or follow the show on Twitter and Instagram! Or, follow your brave and honest hosts Tim Lanning and Jennifer Cheek!Our intro and outro music and lyrics by Layne Smith and William WhiteBass: Jonas NewhouseExtra Vocals: Frannie K MorrisonFollow Glass Beach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To support the ministry of Celebration Church please click here: https://subsplash.com/celebrationchurchtn/giveSubscribe to receive our latest content: https://tr.ee/2b6XuDKlaS...FOLLOW US►► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwmccollum/►► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rwmccollum/►► Twitter: https://twitter.com/rwmccollum#celebrationchurchnashville #online #jesus #celebrationchurch #church #onlinechurch #sermon #nashville....It doesn't matter whether we have been circumcised or not. What counts is whether we have been transformed into a new creation. (NLT)And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. (ESV)Galatians 6:15-16One of the most deceptive doctrines of Dispensationalism is the teaching that God has TWO PEOPLES, Israel and the Church and that He has a distinct, unique plan and destiny for each. The truth is that God has ONE PEOPLE, the Israel of God, which is His church in the Old Testament as well as the New.“Covenant theologians argue that God has one people of God throughout redemptive history, called ‘Israel' under the Old Testament, and called ‘the church' under the New. And God has one saving purpose for this one people: to redeem sinners from every tribe, tongue, nation and race through the blood of Jesus Christ; and that purpose is worked on the basis of covenants.”Dr. Guy WatersWe hope you enjoy this message with which Pastor Ray answers a critical question... “Who is the Israel of God?”
Former Baptist pastor Ken Hensley continues his series with Matt Swaim and Kenny Burchard about how the theological framework of Dispensationalism began to fall apart for him. Ken illustrates how the idea of the Rapture in Dispensationalist thought is part of a larger phenomenon within Dispensationalism of "double vision"; two new covenants, two distinct kingdoms of Israel and the Church, and even two "second comings" of Christ. The Coming Home Network was established in 1993 to help inquiring clergy and laity of various faiths -- or even no faith at all -- with fellowship, resources, and encouragement as they explore the possibility of becoming Catholic. Find out more about our work: https://www.chnetwork.org Join our FREE Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/chnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cominghomenetwork Support our mission: https://www.chnetwork.org/compass
Dispensationalism has been all over theological and political media recently. It is often discussed but frequently misunderstood and, at times, dismissed by those who have never carefully examined it. As a framework for understanding the Bible, dispensationalism has taken many forms and expressions…So what is dispensationalism?Does it have historical precedent, or is it merely an invention of post-Enlightenment Zionists? Is dispensationalism forcing something onto the text that isn't there, or is it simply drawing out a framework already embedded in the fabric of Scripture itself? What should dispensationalism look like? Can it be defined using the Bible itself?In this episode, we take a closer look at the idea of God's unfolding administration across time. Along the way, we challenge common misconceptions, reconsider false assumptions, and explore why a clear, biblically grounded understanding of dispensations matters for how we interpret the whole of God's Word.For this conversation, we are joined by Dr. James Fazio, Dean of Bible and Theology at Southern California Seminary, and co-editor and contributor to Discovering Dispensationalism: Tracing the Development of Dispensational Thought from the First to the Twenty-First Century.Purchase Discovering DispensationalismFor more information, please follow the link to read the notes for Episode 268.Visit http://lfbi.org/learnmore
In this message, Lucas Miles dives deep into the biblical story of Israel, God's covenant promises, and the Church's role in God's redemptive plan. Walking through key passages in Genesis and Romans, Pastor Lucas unpacks difficult questions surrounding Israel, replacement theology, antisemitism, salvation, and the tension between politics, culture, and Scripture.This message challenges believers to move beyond reactionary opinions and instead develop a Christ-centered theological framework rooted in God's faithfulness. You'll hear why the Church should reject both antisemitism and spiritual arrogance, why salvation still comes through Jesus Christ alone, and how God's covenant story ultimately points to the redemption of all who believe by faith.Along the way, Pastor Lucas also addresses fear, anxiety, cultural confusion, and the importance of standing firm in truth while remaining humble, faithful, and grounded in the Gospel.Key Themes:Evangelism & Community OutreachAnxiety vs. FaithGod's Covenant with IsraelThe Meaning of "Chosen"Supersessionism vs. Dispensationalism vs. Olive Branch TheologyIsrael's Role in God's Redemptive PlanGentile Grafting & HumilityAntisemitism as Un-ChristianSalvation by Faith AloneThe Church as Witness to God's FaithfulnessTimestamps:0:10 — Community Outreach & Evangelism3:02 — Anxiety, Fear & Faith8:09 — Why Israel Matters22:49 — Different Theological Views on Israel31:08 — Salvation Through Faith Alone32:41 — Antisemitism & Christian Responsibility37:25 — What Does “Chosen” Mean?38:50 — Israel's Role in God's Redemptive Plan58:53 — Gentiles, Grafting & Humility1:00:54 — God's Promises Are Irrevocable
In this message, Lucas Miles dives deep into the biblical story of Israel, God's covenant promises, and the Church's role in God's redemptive plan. Walking through key passages in Genesis and Romans, Pastor Lucas unpacks difficult questions surrounding Israel, replacement theology, antisemitism, salvation, and the tension between politics, culture, and Scripture.This message challenges believers to move beyond reactionary opinions and instead develop a Christ-centered theological framework rooted in God's faithfulness. You'll hear why the Church should reject both antisemitism and spiritual arrogance, why salvation still comes through Jesus Christ alone, and how God's covenant story ultimately points to the redemption of all who believe by faith.Along the way, Pastor Lucas also addresses fear, anxiety, cultural confusion, and the importance of standing firm in truth while remaining humble, faithful, and grounded in the Gospel.Key Themes:Evangelism & Community OutreachAnxiety vs. FaithGod's Covenant with IsraelThe Meaning of "Chosen"Supersessionism vs. Dispensationalism vs. Olive Branch TheologyIsrael's Role in God's Redemptive PlanGentile Grafting & HumilityAntisemitism as Un-ChristianSalvation by Faith AloneThe Church as Witness to God's FaithfulnessTimestamps:0:10 — Community Outreach & Evangelism3:02 — Anxiety, Fear & Faith8:09 — Why Israel Matters22:49 — Different Theological Views on Israel31:08 — Salvation Through Faith Alone32:41 — Antisemitism & Christian Responsibility37:25 — What Does “Chosen” Mean?38:50 — Israel's Role in God's Redemptive Plan58:53 — Gentiles, Grafting & Humility1:00:54 — God's Promises Are Irrevocable
Former Baptist pastor Ken Hensley continues his series with Matt Swaim and Kenny Burchard about how the theological framework of Dispensationalism began to fall apart for him. Having built a Biblical and historical case against Dispensationalism over the past several episodes, Ken Hensley ties all the threads together to show how Jesus really did bring the Kingdom through his death, resurrection and ascension; and it is alive and well now in the Church that He founded. The Coming Home Network was established in 1993 to help inquiring clergy and laity of various faiths -- or even no faith at all -- with fellowship, resources, and encouragement as they explore the possibility of becoming Catholic. Find out more about our work: https://www.chnetwork.org Join our FREE Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/chnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cominghomenetwork Support our mission: https://www.chnetwork.org/compass
Leah finds herself in the Female Category of the folks who orbit the Tribulation Force and is none too happy about it! Meanwhile, Female Enemy #1 has escaped containment!New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhinged Evangelical TikToks.Join our Patreon or follow the show on Twitter and Instagram! Or, follow your brave and honest hosts Tim Lanning and Jennifer Cheek!Our intro and outro music and lyrics by Layne Smith and William WhiteBass: Jonas NewhouseExtra Vocals: Frannie K MorrisonFollow Glass Beach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the time God instructed Abraham to walk the length and breadth of the land God promised him and his offspring, through the prophets' vision of a future kingdom, to the declaration of John the Baptist, to the Lord's teaching on the topic, to the offer of the Kingdom to Israel by the Apostles, to the realization of real kingdom on earth in the Revelation... the Lord's promises stand firm. To Israel belong the promises, the fathers, the covenants, the priesthood, and the Kingdom. That is God's plan for the earth. We should be concerned with the greater blessing and the hope in heavenly places.
Zechariah's 7th chapter contains some shocking words: When I called, they would not listen; so when they called, I would not listen, says the Lord Almighty.Wait- I thought God always listened to our prayers? I thought God always hears us, no matter what? That it was never too late?There are things we can do that can cause God to turn down His volume knob on us. Things we can do that cause God to shut us out. The Bible tells us that there is a sin unto death, that we can deteriorate our relationship with God to a point that He tunes us out, and Zechariah 7 shows us that process. It ends with these words:I scattered them with a whirlwind among all the nations, where they were strangers. The land they left behind them was so desolate that no one traveled through it. This is how they made the pleasant land desolate.How did things get this bad between God and Israel? And how can I make sure things never get this bad between God and me? You'll find out today on the God and His Prophets podcast.Watch these episodes at my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LukeTaylorPodcastsNeed to get in touch with me? Reach me at GodAndHisProphetsPodcast@gmail.comIf you're looking for a Bible study podcast that goes deep into the major and minor prophets, God and His Prophets offers a verse by verse Bible study through these powerful Old Testament writings. Each episode explores the prophecy in the Bible, from the Book of Ezekiel study and later in Zechariah, helping listeners in understanding prophetic books and seeing their relevance today. We also connect the prophets' words to end times Bible teaching and highlight connections to Revelation, giving you a Christian Bible commentary that equips you for spiritual insight and growth.
Fulfillment theology is the belief that the promises, prophecies, covenants, and kingdom expectations in the Old Testament are “fulfilled” in Jesus Christ and, often, in the Church. In simple terms, it teaches that many things God promised to Israel are now spiritually fulfilled in Christ and the Church, rather than requiring a future, literal fulfillment for national Israel. But the danger is that Fulfillment Theology can become a softer, more polished version of Replacement Theology. It may avoid saying “the Church replaced Israel,” but it still spiritualizes Israel's land, kingdom, throne, and national restoration promises into the Church. That is absolutely not what the Bible teaches.“He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.” Luke 1:32,33 (KJB)On this episode of Rightly Dividing, God promised Israel a land, a kingdom, a throne, and national restoration. Fulfillment theology may say those promises are fulfilled spiritually in Christ and His people today. But the Bible says those promises still await literal fulfillment for Israel in the future kingdom. Fulfillment theology says that Israel's promises are fulfilled in Christ and the Church. Dispensational theology says that Christ fulfills prophecy, but God's literal promises to Israel remain intact and will be fulfilled in Israel, while the Church has its own distinct heavenly calling in this present dispensation. We see these things when we follows Paul's command in 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJB) to ‘rightly divide' the scriptures. Tonight we give you everything you need to know about Fulfillment Theology.
Just as the Messiah Loved Us Ephesians 4:25-5:2 by William Klock Fourth of July weekend in 1998 I had to go on a service call to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. I did not want to brave the ferries for a one-day round trip to Friday Harbor on a holiday weekend, but this print shop was desperate, so the owner suggested I bring my wife and daughter—Alexandra wasn't even two months old at the time—and they'd put us up for the whole weekend. That sounded a lot better. And, conveniently, the Episcopal church was literally next door to the place we were staying. Sunday morning we walked over for the service. The second lesson was from Ephesians—the part of Ephesians we're just now getting into today with Chapter 4. And their deacon got up to preach and said, “This morning's lesson was written by Paul. I don't like Paul very much and I know that's true for all of us. Paul says mean, nasty, bigoted things.” He went on to pit Paul against Jesus as he described Paul as a “Pharisaical moralising Puritan”—like Paul had never really understood Jesus' gospel of grace and made it all about works instead—and a lot of “works” that are just plain offensive to modern sensibilities: stuff that comes up particularly in Chapter 5, like “don't let sexual immorality be named among you” or “wives, be subject to your husbands”. I bit my tongue after church as we filed past him. I really wanted to say, “It's not Paul who never grasped the gospel; it's you!” Because you can't separate the gospel from ethics as if living out the implications of the gospel is an optional add-on, or something less important that we'll work on later, or a body of “rules” from which we can arbitrarily pick and choose based on the sensibilities of current secular culture and values—which is exactly what that preacher was doing. That was the day I realised that even a lot of Christian don't understand the connection between ethics and the gospel. In contrast to that deacon, lot of us want to be obedient and we are obedient, so we do what God tells us in the Bible, but we don't really understand—maybe we've never even thought about—why right is right and wrong is wrong. We just think, “Well, God said so,” and we do our best to obey. That's better than disobeying, but it would be better if we actually understood why. The church has often unintentionally fostered this sort of moralism. Back in 1560 Queen Elizabeth ordered that plaques be installed at the front of every church displaying the Ten Commandments. Most churches also included plaques alongside with the Lord's Prayer and the Creed. It sent a message: Do this, believe that, and pray this here.” You could certainly do worse. Elizabeth was trying to help a people who were largely biblically illiterate. But then the local pastors need to do their part and show how what we believe—the gospel—makes sense of and ties together how we live and what we pray. And that often doesn't happen—or it doesn't happen very well. And people start to think that when Paul gives us a list of dos and don'ts, that this is just Paul, not Jesus, and, well, maybe his moralising isn't totally arbitrary, but it's probably culture-bound so we can feel free to pick and choose what seems right to us. A big part of the problem is that we've sometimes got the gospel—and the big story of God and his people—wrong. Not totally wrong. But enough that we no longer understand why right is right and wrong is wrong and why it matters. I've talked before about two sorts of gospel worldviews that we find in the church today. On the one hand is a view embodied by a famous quote from Dwight Moody. After surviving a shipwreck he preached, “I look upon this world as a wrecked vessel. God has given me a lifeboat and said to me, ‘Moody, save all you can.'” The other is a quote by Abraham Kuyper. It's worth noting that both these men were contemporaries, but came from very different church backgrounds. Kuyper wrote, “There is not one square inch in the whole domain of our existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!'” Those are two very different understandings of God's plan. Moody, shaped by 19th Century Revivalism and Dispensationalism saw the world as corrupted, evil, a problem that God would one day destroy. The job of the church was to preach the good news and to save as many people as we can from the coming judgement so that we can go to heaven. At least the good news about Jesus, crucified and risen, saviour and lord is still clearly here. But Moody's thinking about the world and his vision of the future was basically gnostic—more pagan than biblical in many ways. In contrast, Kuyper understood that because God created the world, it is good. It's we who have fallen and put it in bondage to corruption and tears. And because God loves what he has made, he won't throw it away. To the contrary, God is very much in the process of redeeming and renewing it. And so in Jesus he provided a new Adam to lead a redeemed and renewed humanity, washed clean by his blood and filled with his Spirit, a new humanity to pick up where Adam failed. Kuyper knew that if Jesus has ascended and is now enthroned in heaven, he is the world's true lord and sovereign and he will not let one square inch of his beloved creation fall through his fingers. Brothers and Sisters, that is the good news. It's about God reclaiming what he's created and what belongs to him. We've seen already that this theme of new creation and the temple run all through Ephesians. The church is the working model of God's new creation. And the church is the temple in which God dwells. And that just absolutely shouts “Genesis!” at us. Go back to the beginning and make sure you've got the story right to start with. Consider how the story begins. God creates human beings, Adam and Eve, and he places them in his garden to live in his presence and to steward it. The garden is God's temple. Humans are his stewards, his image bearers who represent his sovereign rule there. And not just that, but his only command to them—and it's more blessing than it is command—but he tells them to be fruitful and to multiply and to fill the earth. In other words, keep having children who will have children who will have children who will steward the garden and grow that garden until it fills the whole earth. Until, to use the language of the Prophet Habakkuk, the glory of the Lord fills the earth as the waters cover the sea.” That would have been an easy task for Adam and Eve. All they had to do was steward the garden and have children. There was no sin, no death, no tears, no brokenness, no opposition. Just fellowship with God, take care of the garden, make babies and the mission takes care of itself. But no. Humanity rebelled and broke everything. Now the least of our difficulties in accomplishing the mission are weeds and pain in childbirth. We've become sinful, rebellious, self-centred, angry, greedy, idolators. We not only lost our knowledge of the mission, we even lost our knowledge of God. So in he stepped, into the darkness, and called Abraham. And through Abraham he created a people to be light in the darkness. And he gave them a law. Not arbitrary rules, but a way of life meant to teach the people his character and to keep them pure and holy so that he could live in their midst. Preparing a people to become his temple. God was taking the first steps toward creating a renewed humanity to whom he could restore Adam's vocation and mission to fill the earth with his presence and his glory. And that's just what he's done in Jesus. We've seen in Ephesians: In Jesus, God has taken on our flesh, he has died and been resurrected to be the new Adam, to be the firstborn of God's new creation. And he calls us to himself and he purifies us with his blood and once we're clean and fit for God's presence, he fills us with God's Spirit. And he makes us the temple: the place of God's presence, a people called to be stewards of God's wisdom—of his good and just plan to renew his creation. Brothers and Sisters, our vocation, our mission is Adam and Eve's vocation and mission: to serve as the priests and stewards of God's temple, to proclaim and to live out his wisdom, and to be fruitful and to multiply—through our own children and through the proclamation and living out of the good news—until God's presence and the knowledge of his glory cover the earth as the waters cover the sea. Until that day when creation no longer groans under the weight of corruption, because the sons and daughters of God have accomplished the task entrusted to us and finally been fully renewed—resurrected—ourselves. Of course, the difference is that the mission should have been easy for Adam. Ethics didn't matter. Just steward the temple and have children. It's so very, very hard for us. We've filled the world with sin and corruption and they push back. The false kings and the false gods we created will not go away easily. And we ourselves, face the daily challenge to, as Paul put it in last week's lesson, to put off that old way of being human and to put on the new one that we've learned in Jesus. And all of this, Brothers and Sisters, is my long way of helping you to understand that ethics, that right and wrong, that how we live as Jesus' people is bound up in that mission and in our vocation as stewards of the gospel, of God's presence, of his new creation. You know how architects build models so that people can see what the finished building will look like? That's what the church is supposed to be: God's working model today of his coming new creation. The world should be able to look at us and know—or least get a pretty good idea—of what God is planning for the future. Ethics—the way of life in God's new world—is not an add-on to the gospel. It's at the heart of the gospel. And it's why we cannot pick and choose or cobble together our own ethical codes. Because there's the fallen world, as Paul said in 4:17-18, cut off from the life of God, foolish-minded, ignorant, and darkened in understanding—the fallen world that cause all the pain and tears—and there's God's new creation, the world set to rights as God's wisdom and justice give it shape and direction. The two aren't compatible. It's light and wisdom or it's darkness and ignorance. It's God's way which leads to life or it's pain and tears and ultimately death. We will never accomplish the mission God has given us if we compromise with the dark foolishness and ignorance of a fallen world that does not know him. This is why the church cannot take its moral cues from secular, unredeemed culture. So, now that I'm halfway through the sermon, let's pick up with our text in Ephesians 4, at verse 25. [Page 1161 in the pew Bibles.] Again, Paul's just said that if we have been renewed by the Spirit, we need to put off the old way of being human and to put on the new, displaying genuine justice and genuine holiness. Showing the world what God's future looks like. Now he goes on: “Put away lies, then. ‘Each of you, speak the truth with your neighbour,' because we are members of one another. ‘Be angry, but do not sin'; don't let the sun go down on you while you're angry, and do not leave any opportunity for the devil. The thief shouldn't steal anymore, but should rather get on with some honest manual labour, so as to be able to share with anyone in need. Don't let any unwholesome words escape your lips. Instead, say whatever is good and will be useful in building people up, so that you will give grace to those who listen. “And don't disappoint God's holy Spirit—the Spirit who sealed you for the day of redemption. All bitterness and rage, all anger and yelling, and all blasphemy—put it all away from you, with all wickedness. Instead, be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God forgave you in the Messiah.” Notice where Paul's going here. He's going from old humanity to new humanity, from dark, fallen world full of sin and death to new creation full of light and life. From lies and rage to kindness. A lot of people, when they think about “ethics” or “thou shalt” and “thou shalt not”, they immediately think of some kind of moralising killjoy—like that deacon who said that Paul was just stuck in his Pharisaical puritanism and never got his head around the concept of grace. I want to ask, “Did you even read what Paul wrote?” Because I just can't figure how you get “killjoy” or “puritan” out of someone whose saying we need to leave behind anger and wrath to embrace kindness and tender-heartedness, to leave behind the darkness of sin and death and to embrace light and life—and grace—God's new creation. “Be angry, but don't sin.” Paul quotes straight from Psalm 4:4. He knows that we're all going to deal with anger from time to time—sometimes even righteous anger over sin and wrong and injustice. But don't let it smoulder—righteous or not—because letting it fester like that leaves the door open for the devil to come in and do his work. And don't steal. I assume that if Paul's warning about something specific, that specific thing must have been a problem. Maybe some of the very poor in the church or some who were recently freed slaves were stealing to get by. No, says Paul, that's not what new creation looks like. But he doesn't just say: Stop stealing. He tells them to get an honest job, so that they can give to the poor. Because, you see—and this is really important, Brothers and Sisters—new creation isn't just an absence of sin; it's also the positive presence of goodness and virtue. But what Paul has to say to start with is mostly about speech, about words. He starts with telling the truth in verse 25 and then there's the bit about being angry but not sinning. Being angry isn't always about words, but I bet for most of us it usually is. That's the old humanity that Paul's told us we need to put off. Instead, he's saying in verse 29, as someone redeemed by Jesus and full of God's holy Spirit, consider that every time you open your mouth it's an opportunity to speak grace to someone. Again, just as with the bit about stealing, living out new creation isn't just the absence of sin. Living out new creation is about positively stewarding God's grace to others. So, he says, we shouldn't be squandering that chance to speak grace by wasting our breath on unwholesome words. “Unwholesome words” is a broad category, but that's why he puts it that way. You fill in the black with whatever kind of unwholesome words you're inclined to speak. No, Paul goes on, don't disappoint, don't grieve the Holy Spirit who has marked you out as God's new creation. Don't just leave unwholesome speech behind. Put away—verse 31—put away all bitterness and rage, all anger and yelling, and all blasphemy. Paul describes this crescendo of sinful speech that starts maybe with dirty jokes, casual jibes, or swearing through outbursts of rage, shouting matches, and finally blasphemy—blaspheming God or blaspheming a fellow human who bears his image—either way, that's the worst way you can abuse God's gift of speech. Brothers and Sisters, if we're going to be living out and modelling God's new creation, we've got put away all behaviour—starting with speech—that hurts and destroys, that tears apart relationships, families, churches. Put aside anything that makes the darkness around you darker, anything that's going to bring pain and tears to others, and instead use your God-given faculties of speech to build others up. Paul makes this point really dramatically. Again, he works up this crescendo, from bitterness to rage to anger to yelling and finally to blasphemy. You can feel the rage storm getting stronger. Most of us have been there—sometimes more than we'd care to admit. You get angry and then things get worse or someone says something that just throws gas on your rage and you explode. But then in verse 31, the rage storm blows itself out and Paul shows us, in stark contrast, what new creation and the life of the Spirit are like. The rage storm stops and everything is calm: Kindness, tender-heartedness, forgiveness. I like how Tom Wright reflections on this. “Feel the sigh of relief. Then cherish that feeling. Then reflect on what brings it about. Then make a habit of it.” But why? It's not just about the sigh of relief that comes with new creation. Paul says to do these things—and here he zeroes in on forgiving others “just as God forgave you in the Messiah” And we might not realise it, but this idea of imitating God would have been absolutely radical to these gentile Ephesians. Not quite so much to Jews. God had been telling them for centuries through the Old Testament: Be holy, for I am holy. That made the Jews unique. But few if any pagans would ever have thought that the world might be a better place if we imitated the gods. No way. Because the pagans were just like us, but with unlimited power to unleash those rage storm, to abuse people for their whims, to kill and to destroy. But the God of Israel, revealed in Jesus the Messiah is different. A God who is himself holy and, even more radical, a God who gives himself for the sake of his people. A God who gives his life that he might set sinners to rights. Look at 5:1-2 and we'll close with this. Paul writes, “So you should be imitators of God, like dear children. Conduct yourselves in love, just as the Messiah loved us, and gave himself for us, as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.” Again, it can't be stressed strongly enough just how radical this idea was to First Century pagans. Not only were their gods unworthy of imitation, the way the pagans viewed the world gave no hope. Some saw everything as a never-ending and inescapable cycle. Others saw the world as a shadowy and bleak existence from which death releases us into the “real” spirit world. No one had a hope the world actually being set to rights, of a world without sin and sorrow, pain and tears, let alone a world delivered from death. And no one would have dreamed that a god would love us so much that he would give his own life to do this. Until the good news about Jesus began to spread. Until the pagans began to see these little churches popping up around the world, churches full of people who not only believed in this Jesus and this God of redeeming love, but who lived out that love—who stopped the rage cycle with kindness and forgiveness; who refused to use and abuse other people; who weren't greedy and selfish, but instead gave generously to others; whose families and households were overflowing with love. A people who lived in hope of a world set to rights full life and light instead of death and darkness. And the pagans took note. Just before we moved here they tore down the Palace Theatre downtown. I'm glad I had a chance to see it before it was just a vacant lot. But for what, sixteen or seventeen years, there was just a vacant lot where a wonderful historic building had been. And everyone knew that wasn't right. And after a few years we all started to wonder, “Will this ever be made right?” After a while you start to lose hope. Will it be a vacant lot with a fence around it forever? But then a big sign when up and on that sign was an architects rendering: a fancy new building full of businesses and homes. And you'd see it as you walked past that corner on Fifth Street and it started to feel like things might get back to the way they're supposed to be in that spot. Maybe that's not the best illustration. It's just a building. A vacant lot isn't that big of a deal and neither is a new building—unless of course you live or work in it. But it does highlight what Paul wants us to understand here. In the midst of a world filled with darkness and death, the church is meant to be the sign showing the world that God is at work to set it all to rights. We are the sign meant to show the world what the project will look like when it's finally done. As we embody the gospel and God's new creation, we ought to be an attractive advertisement that draws the world in—making them constructively curious, showing them a God they never could have fathomed, and hope they never dreamed of. To be God's temple. Paul closes this part here with more temple language. As Jesus' sacrifice on the cross was a sweet-smelling sacrifice and offering to God, so our life together imitating him should be too. And, Brothers and Sisters, if our life together is a pleasing sacrifice to God, we can be sure that we're on mission to bring God's presence to the world, to carry his glory to the ends of the earth. Let's pray: Almighty God, you show to those who are in error the light of your truth, that they may return to the way of righteousness: Grant to all those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's religion, that they may reject those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same; through our Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Today's podcast was first released on our TTR App April 17, 2026.●Truth Time Radio is your home for Acts 9 dispensational Bible study.●In ministry since June 1987.●Saved and rightly dividing since 2005.For back to back Acts 9 grace teachings, download our free mobile app https://truthtimeradio.com/wttrLet us help you Rightly Divide the word of truth according to the dispensation of the grace of God, and watch the dots connect.... the confusion disappear.... and the scriptures come alive! Visit https://TruthTimeRadio.com to subscribe to our Podcast & Blog. For Bible questions or to leave comments call 1-888-988-9562.
Does God still have special plans for ethnic Israel? Julian Stoltzfus argues that God made specific promises to Abraham and David that will be fulfilled in a future millennium. This will involve genuine heart revival and faith in Christ on the part of Israel and will happen in God's time not ours. There is no reason Christians should politically support the current Israeli nation state.Article on Julian's blogJulian's article in The Sword and TrumpetAnother relevant article from Julian's blogThe Sword and Trumpet position statementRevelation, the (Missing) Temple, and EdenJulian's Email: editor@swordandtrumpet.orgThis is the 316th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.
Former Baptist pastor Ken Hensley continues his series with Matt Swaim and Kenny Burchard about how the theological framework of Dispensationalism began to fall apart for him. The Old Testament is filled with references to the Promised Land. So how do Jesus and the New Testament authors build on this idea? And what is the geographical territory that is meant to be under the reign of the Messiah? The Coming Home Network was established in 1993 to help inquiring clergy and laity of various faiths -- or even no faith at all -- with fellowship, resources, and encouragement as they explore the possibility of becoming Catholic. Find out more about our work: https://www.chnetwork.org Join our FREE Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/chnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cominghomenetwork Support our mission: https://www.chnetwork.org/compass
Steve and the crew have a special edition of the "Steve Deace Show" featuring theologian Dave Anderson, discussing the origins and many misunderstandings of the theological label "dispensationalism." TODAY'S SPONSORS: MASA CHIPS: https://www.masachips.com/pages/deace use promo code DEACE JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order COVEPURE: https://covepure.com/?ref=151 and get up to $200 off PATRIOT MOBILE: https://patriotmobile.com/STEVE or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service FAST GROWING TREES: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=Steve+Deace+Show code DEACE ANIMAL FARM: https://www.angel.com/animalfarm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SEE THE INFOGRAPHIC: https://weirdstuffinthebible.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/passion-week-feast-crucifixion-jesus-layout.jpgWATCH THE TEACHING: https://youtu.be/fYiN9gX4FUEARTICLE: https://weirdstuffinthebible.com/a-timeline-of-the-passion-week/How did Jesus die on Good Friday, spend three days in the grave, and then rise on Sunday morning? Math has never been my strong suit, but that math just ain't mathin' for me. And there's actually kind of an academic debate about this, which argues over whether Jesus died on Friday or whether He actually died on Thursday. And you know, I never really got into that subject because it just kinda went over my head. Ultimately, it doesn't matter a whole lot; the most important thing to believe is that Jesus died and rose again. Whether it was part of Friday and all of Saturday and then part of Sunday, or whether it was a full 72-hour period, this is not an issue where you'll forfeit your salvation if you don't understand it. So I never really dug into this issue that deeply. However, then I heard a friend of mine, Daniel Wade, give a lesson on this exact subject matter at a bible study a couple years ago. And it blew my mind to not only learn why it matters that Jesus was in the grave a full 72 hours, but also how His death and resurrection fulfilled the Jewish spring feasts so perfectly. Passover. Unleavened Bread. Firstfruits. Jesus fulfilled them to the day, and even to the hour. But again, this is all kinda complicated, so I've got three ways to help convey all this information today. One, my friend Daniel is going to join me for the episode today and talk me through passion week, according to the Levitical calendar. Two, I've created an infographic that shows this entire timeline, which is available on my website, and I'll link to it in the show notes. (see above) Three, I've captured all this on video so you can see the graphic and the details of what Daniel is talking about on-screen as he's talking us through all of it. And again, none of this is a salvation issue. But I do see it as kind of a biblical authority issue. Jesus said He would be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights. But you can't three days and three nights if Jesus died on Friday. So where does the concept of good Friday come from? I find this to be weird, and kind of confusing, so Daniel Wade is gonna help us today make the Bible make sense. -- Some of the music included in this interview is provided by Blue Tree Audio. Background Music: www.bluetreeaudio.com -- Check out the website! www.weirdstuffinthebible.com If you want to get in touch, my email is weirdstuffinthebible@gmail.com Host: Luke Taylor Guest: Daniel Wade
How do progressive covenantalists understand Israel and the land promise?In this episode of Bible Sojourner, Peter Goeman reviews comments from Stephen Wellum in a recent interview with Grant Castleberry. Peter interacts with the core claims of progressive Covenantalism and talks about many of the presuppositions involved.The big questions in this discussion are these:• How does progressive covenantalism understand the people of Israel? • What happens to the Old Testament land promises? • Does Christ's role as the true Israel mean national Israel no longer has significance?• Does typology fulfill earlier promises in a way that sets aside their specific details?• What role should the New Testament and Old Testament play in shaping our hermeneutic? If you enjoy thoughtful discussions on Bible, theology, and culture, subscribe and join the conversation.Video reviewed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4p3UKiZ1ccTime Stamps00:00 Introduction: Progressive Covenantalism, Israel, and the Land Promise00:01:43 Setting the Stage: Grant Castleberry and Stephen Wellum00:06:54 Wellum's Summary of Dispensationalism00:09:35 Peter's Initial Response: A Fair Definition, but One Addition00:11:50 Castleberry's Experience with Older Dispensationalism00:13:04 Why Those Older Views Are Not Essential to Dispensationalism00:18:50 Why Wellum Rejects Dispensationalism00:27:56 Are All God's Promises Fulfilled in Christ in the Same Way?00:33:31 Does Representation Erase Israel's National Identity?00:37:36 Is the Church “Spiritual Israel”? Romans 9 and Galatians 600:43:13 The Problem of New Testament Priority00:45:27 Matthew 19, Acts 1, and Acts 3 on Israel's Future00:50:04 Wellum on the Land Promise and New Creation00:53:49 Peter's Response: The Presuppositions Behind That View01:09:27 The Real Divide: Typology and Whether the Type Must DisappearIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Dispensationalism is the theological system that stands as the primary alternative to covenant theology. It teaches that God has worked through different “dispensations”—or distinct periods of time—throughout history, each with its own specific rules and responsibilities for humanity. While covenant theology emphasizes a single, unified plan for one people of God, dispensationalism emphasizes that God has two distinct plans: one for the nation of Israel and one for the church.--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now--
Former Baptist pastor Ken Hensley continues his series with Matt Swaim and Kenny Burchard about how the theological framework of Dispensationalism began to fall apart for him. A major theme in the story of God's chosen people Israel is the "Promised Land." Ken Hensley unpacks what was involved in that promise in the generations leading up to Jesus. Was that promise ever fulfilled, and if so, how was it fulfilled? This sets the stage for our next episode, when we'll discuss how this theme recurs in the teachings and prophecies of the New Testament. The Coming Home Network was established to help inquiring clergy and laity of various faiths -- or even no faith at all -- with fellowship, resources, and encouragement as they explore the possibility of becoming Catholic. Find out more about our work: https://www.chnetwork.org Join our FREE Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/chnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cominghomenetwork Support our mission: https://www.chnetwork.org/compass
Dr. Floyd's mysterious illness has the Trib Force spiraling out of control! If only they could Take Care of A Certain Anti-Christ. That would surely make them feel better!New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhinged Evangelical TikToks.Join our Patreon or follow the show on Twitter and Instagram! Or, follow your brave and honest hosts Tim Lanning and Jennifer Cheek!Our intro and outro music and lyrics by Layne Smith and William WhiteBass: Jonas NewhouseExtra Vocals: Frannie K MorrisonFollow Glass Beach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So many things in the Old Testament Levitical laws pointed forward to actions and characteristics of the future Messiah, Jesus. The passover lamb was a foreshadowing of Jesus; that's why it was killed without any bones being broken, just as Jesus- despite all the things He suffered- had no broken bones. The sabbath rest principle in the 10 commandments was fulfilled by Jesus, who is our sabbath. To sabbath means to do no work; we can do know work to earn our place in heaven because we trust in the work that Jesus did.And even the priesthood itself pointed forward to Jesus. Hebrews 4:14 tells usWe have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God.But wait a minute. The Old Testament priesthood was given specifically to the tribe of Levi. Only Levites could be priests. Yet when God sent the Messiah, He did so through the tribe of Judah.That actually doesn't make much sense, since everything else lines up so perfectly. And it creates a problem- how could the Messiah be our priest if He wasn't from the priestly tribe?The priest was supposed to represent the people before God. The priest offered up the sacrifices to appease God's wrath on sin. And Jesus did that by offering up Himself. We understand, I hope, the significance of all that- except how could Jesus fulfill that part of the Old Testament law if He wasn't qualified to be an Old Testament priest?We'll answer that question today on the God and His Prophets podcast.Watch these episodes at my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LukeTaylorPodcastsNeed to get in touch with me? Reach me at GodAndHisProphetsPodcast@gmail.comIf you're looking for a Bible study podcast that goes deep into the major and minor prophets, God and His Prophets offers a verse by verse Bible study through these powerful Old Testament writings. Each episode explores the prophecy in the Bible, from the Book of Ezekiel study and later in Zechariah, helping listeners in understanding prophetic books and seeing their relevance today. We also connect the prophets' words to end times Bible teaching and highlight connections to Revelation, giving you a Christian Bible commentary that equips you for spiritual insight and growth.
This podcast was first published on our mobile App February 20, 2026.●Truth Time Radio is your home for Acts 9 dispensational Bible study.●In ministry since June 1987.●Saved and rightly dividing since 2005.For back to back Acts 9 grace teachings, download our free mobile app https://truthtimeradio.com/wttrLet us help you Rightly Divide the word of truth according to the dispensation of the grace of God, and watch the dots connect.... the confusion disappear.... and the scriptures come alive! For Bible questions or to leave comments call 1-888-988-9562.
Today's podcast was first released on our TTR App April 7, 2026.●Truth Time Radio is your home for Acts 9 dispensational Bible study.●In ministry since June 1987.●Saved and rightly dividing since 2005.For back to back Acts 9 grace teachings, download our free mobile app https://truthtimeradio.com/wttrLet us help you Rightly Divide the word of truth according to the dispensation of the grace of God, and watch the dots connect.... the confusion disappear.... and the scriptures come alive! Visit https://TruthTimeRadio.com to subscribe to our Podcast & Blog. For Bible questions or to leave comments call 1-888-988-9562.
Today's podcast was first released on our TTR App March 28, 2026.●Truth Time Radio is your home for Acts 9 dispensational Bible study.●In ministry since June 1987.●Saved and rightly dividing since 2005.For back to back Acts 9 grace teachings, download our free mobile app https://truthtimeradio.com/wttrLet us help you Rightly Divide the word of truth according to the dispensation of the grace of God, and watch the dots connect.... the confusion disappear.... and the scriptures come alive! Visit https://TruthTimeRadio.com to subscribe to our Podcast & Blog. For Bible questions or to leave comments call 1-888-988-9562.
The way you interpret the Bible—specifically whether you lean toward Covenant Theology or Dispensationalism—acts like a pair of glasses. It colors everything you see when you look at a map of the Middle East or read the evening news. Your theology determines whether you view the modern State of Israel as a miraculous fulfillment of biblical prophecy or as a secular nation-state unrelated to the “True Israel” of the church.--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now--
Pastor Phelps continues his series on dispensationalism by discussing the dispensation we are currently in - the age of grace. Message originally preached Wednesday evening April 1, 2026.
With the climax of events in the middle east, we are seeing bible prophecy come to life in real time — but not as most Christians believe or expect. Dispensationalism is collapsing as Zionism's controlled demolition reveals the darkest parts of humanity — and with it the Protestant Reformation has one more nail in its coffin. Meanwhile geopolitical, economic and social instability around the world are building the precedent for a moral solution, and a world savior. The events unfolding are biblical in their reverberations, because they are the final crusade by the Beast to topple all of its foes in one move. What comes in the aftermath will be what the bible warned of, and the question is: will you be ready? * 00:00 - Montage* 1:04:10 - Introduction* 1:29:57 - Stories* 3:59:24 - Iran War: Deception & Fakery* 4:53:55 - Iran War: Dialectics* 5:25:36 - Iran War: Synthesis* 6:48:28 - The Transition into the NWO This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.danceoflife.com/subscribe
Welcome to our first episode on the sixths Left Behind book Assassins! Folks are in a real bad mood what with the tribulation continuing on and having to hide either in plane (pun!) sight or in a subdivision of Chicago! We also find one of the most shocking differences between the old versions and newly revised versions of the book. Not just changing vhs to dvds but something far weirder and funnier.New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhinged Evangelical TikToks.Join our Patreon or follow the show on Twitter and Instagram! Or, follow your brave and honest hosts Tim Lanning and Jennifer Cheek!Our intro and outro music and lyrics by Layne Smith and William WhiteBass: Jonas NewhouseExtra Vocals: Frannie K MorrisonFollow Glass Beach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When you look around you, have you heard people ask (or wondered yourself) if we are in the "end times"? Where does this idea come from? You may be surprised to find that the version of this theological framework is relatively new by Church history standards - only 150 years - and is part of what is called Dispensationalism. Let's explore and see if what we are being told is consistent with the testimony of Jesus and the Scriptures.
In this heated and deeply personal episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, Andy McCraw, Zack Krater, and "professional Christian" guest Carey Robinson deconstruct the modern evangelical obsession with defending the modern State of Israel at all costs. The crew kicks things off with a high-stakes game of "Rapture, Barely Even Know Her" forcing the hosts to choose between being a "Beamer" (pre-tribulation escapee) or "Last Man Standing" (tribulation survivor). The conversation turns provocative as they challenge the "ironclad truth" of Dispensationalism—a 19th-century theological framework they argue has been used to manipulate the American church into blind support for the modern State of Israel. From Netanyahu and Epstein files to the "uniparty" and toxic empathy, no cultural third rail is left untouched. Are we following the Prince of Peace or just political operatives in pulpits? Grab a beverage of choice and join us for a dive into biblical prophecy, Christian Zionism, and why spiritual maturity often looks a lot like deconstruction. SUBSCRIBE & SHARE us this week!Contact Us: brosbiblesbeer@gmail.com Leave Us A VoicemailYouTubeSimpleCastSpotifyApple PodcastsFacebook XInstaBros Bibles & Beer is: Jeff, Zack & Andy Find us wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Oh, and share us with a friend this week! Grace. Peace. Cheers! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do.If we want to find the truth in anything, we first need to know how truth, knowledge, and thought work.I sit down with Dr. Jordan Grant, a board-certified urologist who left conventional practice to rethink health, knowledge, and belief. His medical background raises a deeper question: how do you know anything at all?We break down why every claim to knowledge depends on unproven starting points. Most of what people call knowledge is closer to assumption than certainty. This shows up clearly in healthcare, where people are taught to trust experts without understanding how those conclusions are formed.You'll also hear how stepping away from traditional urology led to a more integrated approach that considers physical, mental, and spiritual health together.This is for listeners who are already questioning what they've been told and want a clearer way to think about truth, health, and authority.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[07:53] The problem of the criterion: why every knowledge claim gets stuck in a loop[17:46] Why we were conditioned to see belief as the enemy of knowing[37:43] The big bang and evolution aren't science, they're cosmologies[50:15] Why principles must trump pragmatism in politics[01:15:10] Why the scientific method cannot actually be followed[01:35:04] Believing a false story can physically change what your body does [01:48:58] Germ theory, statism, and materialism all share the same fighting worldview[02:05:32] Dispensationalism's do-nothing worldview is a practical failure [02:19:49] Prayer as surrender, not strategy, and what omniscience means for how it works[02:41:15] How to evaluate truth claims and avoid nihilismRelated The Way Forward Episodes: How to Actually Live Free: Self-Governance, Parallel Communities & Bitcoin with John Bush | YouTubeThought, Light & The Liquid Language of God with Veda Austin | YouTubeResources Mentioned:By What Standard by Jared Longshore | BookThe Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell | BookWars of the Jews by Flavius Josephus | BookFind more from Dr. Jordan Grant:Grant Hormone and Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:PACHA Sourdough: The wheat-free, sprouted buckwheat bread that actually digests well. Made with just two ingredients: organic sprouted buckwheat and sea salt. No gums, oils, or fillers. Shop now and use code THEWAYFORWARD for 10% off. Dr. Cowan's Garden helps you boost daily nutrient density with vegetable powders and clean, pasture-raised essentials. Shop now and use code: THEWAYFORWARD for 15% off your first order. RMDY Academy & Collective: Homeopathy Made AccessibleHigh-quality remedies and training to support natural healing.Enroll hereExplore here Want to grow your podcast but not sure what's actually working? Podigy helps me produce The Way Forward. Take their free assessment to get clear on your next move—and a chance to win a call with their founder.
In this episode, Peter Goeman reviews three Catholic commentators and their critiques of dispensationalism. This breakdown comes from the following video:Catholicism and Dispensationalism, Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_cWJ9COAJ8Video referenced on Ezekiel's Temple sacrifices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTD4x5-qij4Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to the Catholicism and Hermeneutics10:16 Introduction to Ken Hensley12:55 Begin Catholic Critique of Too Much Literalism35:41 Problems from Ezekiel 44:946:44 Final Thoughts on Hermeneutics and the Jesus LensIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Former Baptist pastor Ken Hensley continues his series with Matt Swaim and Kenny Burchard about how the theological framework of Dispensationalism began to fall apart for him. What do the prophecies of the Old Testament tell us about how God will dwell with his people in the New Covenant? What implications does this have for the Temple? And what do Jesus and the authors of the New Testament have to say about how all of these prophecies are fulfilled? The Coming Home Network was established to help inquiring clergy and laity of various faiths -- or even no faith at all -- with fellowship, resources, and encouragement as they explore the possibility of becoming Catholic. Find out more about our work: https://www.chnetwork.org Join our FREE Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/chnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cominghomenetwork Support our mission: https://www.chnetwork.org/compass
In this episode, Justin rejoins us to discuss "true Israel." We also chat about dispensationalism, Matthew 24: “This generation will not pass away until all these things take place,” and much more. If you'd like to reach out to Justin, his email address is: elenbaasj28@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.elenbaas.2025Email us: thefacthunter@mail.com
Former Baptist pastor Ken Hensley continues his series with Matt Swaim and Kenny Burchard about how the theological framework of Dispensationalism began to fall apart for him. In this episode, they look at the prophecies about God's coming Kingdom throughout salvation history, and compare that with the way Jesus preached the Kingdom during his earthly ministry. They also look at examples in the writings and preaching of Peter and Paul to unpack how they and the other apostles understood the kind of Kingdom that Jesus had come to establish. ***** The Coming Home Network was founded to help inquiring clergy and laity of various faiths -- or even no faith at all -- with fellowship, resources, and encouragement as they explore the possibility of becoming Catholic. Find out more about our work: https://www.chnetwork.org Join our FREE Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ CHNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/chnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cominghomenetwork Support our mission: https://www.chnetwork.org/compass
In this classic episode, Kymberli Cook, Glenn Kreider, and Craig Blaising discuss the history, core beliefs, and diversity within dispensationalism, including its view of salvation and the relationship between Israel and the Church. Timecodes 02:39 What is Dispensationalism? 09:27 What Makes Dispensationalists Unique? 20:06 The Historical Context for Dispensationalism's Growth 28:39 Controversy Surrounding Dispensationalism 41:12 Rooting Dispensationalism in Scripture 43:36 Progressive Dispensationalism 51:00 Diversity within Dispensationalism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices