Eschatology, Hermeneutics

Israel Part Four

In Matthew’s gospel Jesus refers to Himself—in relatively rapid succession—as the greater temple (12:6), a greater Jonah (12:41), and a greater Solomon (12:42). In other words, He is the greatest Prophet, Priest, and King, and…

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Church, Membership

Why Church Membership? Being Set Apart

Anyone can attend a church gathering. Anyone. So what should set Christians apart from unbelievers? If unbelievers can attend every Sunday Service, Sunday School class, Wednesday prayer time, special services, and other activities, then what…

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Eschatology

Israel Part Three

Today’s article continues the discussion about Israel. Dean Davis wrote a comment on Justin Taylor’s post discussing Jesus as the New Israel: Jesus taught that he had not come to destroy the Law, but to…

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Church, Membership

Why Church Membership? Fellowship

We cannot be completely obedient to all of Scripture if we are not intentionally and covenantally pursuing deep fellowship with one another in general, but also inter-generationally with older and younger people. In other words,…

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