Today’s preoccupation with eschatology has led some to advocate a wholesale abandonment of this age, stating that there is no relationship between the temporal kingdom and the eternal kingdom.
Full Story »The Root and the Fruit
As we continue our discussion of culture and the Christian response, I wanted to stop for a moment and make sure that a point is particularly clear. Last week, I referenced the 2007 film, Bee Movie, as an example of how culture not only reflects, but projects.
Full Story »The Christian in Two Minds
Two opinions vie for our attention in current Christian thinking regarding the legitimacy of social involvement and kingdom demonstration this side of heaven.The escapist view proposes that gospel proclamation is the church’s singular duty and no more. Concern for this world is a distraction. The pilgrim view holds that gospel proclamation is the biblical priority, but there are further societal obligations which enhance gospel proclamation.
Full Story »Bible Gaps
Radio, print, and TV news sources continue to reflect the fact that the moral fabric of U.S. society is unraveling at a disturbing pace. (Think of the recent shooting deaths in Omaha and Colorado, more Christian than non-Christian divorces, radical homosexual activism, rampant teen despair, etc.)
Full Story »John MacArthur’s Prophetic Confusion
I just received a book notice from Moody Press for a new commentary on Revelation by John MacArthur with the title Because the Time is Near.
Full Story »Gnosticism, the Soul-Only “Gospel,” and the End Times
A prominent end-time advocate writes that “the church is not in the business of taking anything away from Satan but the souls of men.” This person also believes that working to change culture and society is outside of God’s redemptive plan, believing that Satan has control of this world until Jesus returns and vanquishes him.
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