More on Preterism Part 2
Jesus said to His first century followers, “This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled”(Matthew 24:34). This verse is Preterism’s primary proof text for its theory that Jesus Christ actually came (His second coming) in 70 A.D. when Jerusalem was destroyed by Roman armies. According to Preterists, because Matthew 24 refers to […]
More on Preterism Part 1
Professor R.C. Sproul defines Preterism as, “An eschatological viewpoint that places many or all eschatological events in the past, especially during the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70”. A recent convert to partial Preterism, Sproul’s scholarly influence within Christianity has contributed greatly to Preterism cause. One of Preterism’s strongest promoters today is Gary DeMar. His […]
The Promised Land? Part 2
In Part 1 of “The Promised Land?”, it was shown from Scripture that God’s original promise to Abraham to give him “the land of Canaan” as an “everlasting possession” (see Genesis 17:8) applied primarily to that same land cleansed from sin, also called “a better country, even a heavenly” (Hebrews 11:16) which all God’s children […]
Preterism, Historicism, Futurism Explained
In this article, Steve Wohlberg identifies and explains the three major prophetic schools of interpretation now in conflict.
The Promised Land? Part 1
A heated debate is raging over who owns the land upon which modern Jerusalem sits. Recently-labeled “Christian Zionists” say God originally gave that land to the Jews, therefore the Palestinians have no real “right” to it at all. These Christian Zionists have urged President Bush and U.S. politicians to reject the proposed Road Map to […]
Witchcraft Goes Mainstream Part 5
This concludes my 5-part series about Wicca Witchcraft, its explosive growth worldwide, Harry Potter, and the Bible. For those who remain undecided about whether Harry Potter is contributing to today’s witchie trend, this Press Release from Ed Hubbard, CEO of “Witch School” (an Internet school teaching Witchcraft), is significant: (PRWEB) July 15, 2005 — In […]
Witchcraft Goes Mainstream Part 4
“Wicca” is a religion that practices Witchcraft. “Though it’s hard to know the exact numbers, Wicca may be one of the fastest growing religions among high school and college students,” reported National Public Radio in 2004. Recently, as I have spoken about Wicca in seminars and at events, many have confided to me that family […]
Witchcraft Goes Mainstream Part 3
I realize that some parents might view my position as extreme, yet my unequivocal message concerning the wildly popular Harry Potter series remains: Buyer Beware. Officially available for purchase July 16 at midnight, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was grasped by eager hands around the globe – hands mostly belonging to kids and teenagers. […]
Witchcraft Goes Mainstream Part 2
“It’s hard to know the exact numbers, but Wicca is believed to be one of the fastest growing religions among high school and college students. This form of witchcraft, with its reverence for the earth and nature, appeals to young environmentalists, and Wicca’s emphasis on a goddess, as well as a god, draws young girls.” […]
Witchcraft Goes Mainstream Part 1
My wife Kristin and I noticed her immediately. We were sitting quietly in the lobby of a medical center in Templeton, California, waiting to see the doctor who was monitoring the progress of Kristin’s pregnancy. Suddenly a mysterious looking young lady—probably in her twenties—entered and sat directly in front of us. She had long dark […]