SB Charis

Back to Dispensationalism

Dispensationalism teaches that there is a future, literal Kingdom where the Lord Jesus Christ will reign supreme over all the earth. As seen so far, this does appear to correctly interpret the scriptures, specifically partially fulfilled messianic prophecy. Therefore, dispensationalism is a reasonable interpretation of scripture, though not the only reasonable interpretation. Any system ofContinue reading “Back to Dispensationalism”

Unfulfilled Messianic Prophecy Pt 2

There are numerous prophecies that have been partially fulfilled literally. It is logical, then, that the remainder of these prophecies will also be fulfilled literally. From the sample given, the following conclusions may be drawn: 1. There will be a time, having not yet occurred, when Israel will experience a time of intense trouble thatContinue reading “Unfulfilled Messianic Prophecy Pt 2”

Unfulfilled Messianic Prophecy Pt 1

One of the main reasons for employing an allegorical interpretation method is due to a specific set of beliefs regarding the future fulfillment of prophecy. Specifically, the belief that future fulfillment of prophecy can’t possibly be literal. One apparent foundational belief of the allegorical method is that there is no future millennial Kingdom, but generallyContinue reading “Unfulfilled Messianic Prophecy Pt 1”

A Near and Far Fulfillment

In prophecy there is the concept of a near and a far fulfillment, or a dual fulfillment. That is, the prophecy applies to the current situation of the prophet who is speaking, but also points to a more distant future fulfillment. Consider 1 Chronicles 17:11-14, where God made a promise to David to establish hisContinue reading “A Near and Far Fulfillment”

How Does the Bible Interpret the Bible? Pt 6

Consider the following passage in Matthew 3:3: “For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness:‘Prepare the way of the LORD;Make His paths straight.’ ”” [1] This is a quotation from Isaiah 40:3. The context of this passage is one going before theContinue reading “How Does the Bible Interpret the Bible? Pt 6”

How Does the Bible Interpret the Bible? Pt 5

Consider the following passage in Matthew 1:23: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” [1] This is a quotation from Isaiah 7:14. The Lord told king Ahaz to ask a sign, but Ahaz refused. The Lord then gaveContinue reading “How Does the Bible Interpret the Bible? Pt 5”

How Does the Bible Interpret the Bible? Pt 3

Consider the following passage in Matthew 2:6: But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,Are not the least among the rulers of Judah;For out of you shall come a RulerWho will shepherd My people Israel.’ [1] This is a quotation from Micah 5:2. When the wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem they askedContinue reading “How Does the Bible Interpret the Bible? Pt 3”

Symbols

A symbol represents a different object, person or event by likeness or association. Symbols differ from types in that a symbol can refer to something past, present or future. One example of a symbol from the New Testament is the Lord’s Supper, in which “you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26)Continue reading “Symbols”

How Does the Bible Interpret the Bible? Pt 4

Consider the following passage in Matthew 2:14-15: “When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt, and was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, “Out of Egypt I called My Son.”” [1]Continue reading “How Does the Bible Interpret the Bible? Pt 4”

Typology

The basis for types, or typology, is the Greek word tupos, which occurs 16 times in the New Testament. Tupos is variously translated as: print (of the nails), figure, fashion, manner, form, example or pattern. This Greek word means, variously, “a mark made as a result of a blow or pressure, mark, trace”, “copy, image”,Continue reading “Typology”