dispensationalism – Thinking About The Truth

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”

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”

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”

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”

How Does the Bible Interpret the Bible?

Any discussion on biblical interpretation must consider how the Bible is interpreted internally. If the inspired word of God makes use of a particular method of interpretation consistently, that should direct how the scripture should interpreted. Consider the following passage in Mark 9:11-13: “And they asked Him, saying, “Why do the scribes say that ElijahContinue reading “How Does the Bible Interpret the Bible?”

The Journey Begins

Every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ should desire to grow in his or her faith. One critical component of growth is time spent in the word of God, not just reading the scriptures but studying them. From personal experience, it is easy to be superficial in your Christian walk, skimming the surface but neverContinue reading “The Journey Begins”