A historical perspective can help to understand the various millennial views. Premillennialism was the predominant view of the early church. Amillennialism became the majority view following the merging of the church and state at the time of Constantine. The Reformers (Luther, Calvin, and others) rejected much of the doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church but… Read More »
Perhaps another way to understand the various millennial views is by looking at how they agree on certain points and disagree on others. I ‘ll just use the prefixes to designate the views. Post- and a- agree that the thousand years is not to be taken as signifying 1,000 years of 365 days. Like most… Read More »
The TMC Bible department has been asked to speak in chapel this week on premillennialism. I began the series on Monday with a message on the case for premillennialism from the Old Testament. Dr. Varner spoke on the New Testament today, and a panel will answer questions on Friday. My message is now online, but… Read More »
This tour of the space station is long (25 min) but fascinating. The NIV84 is still online at one website. Krauthammer argues that the GOP can win on abortion if it focuses on banning late-term abortions. The best thing I read on the Grammys and the society they represent was by Jerry Shepherd. Wow: I… Read More »
A new semester began this week. I have some hungry students and I am thankful. David Brooks has some good advice on comforting those who are suffering. One good line: “Don’t compare, ever. Don’t say, “I understand what it’s like to….” Israel recently jailed and deported a British tourist for telling others about Jesus. This… Read More »
There are beautiful buildings, and then there are beautiful libraries. Here are the most spectacular abandoned places in the world. Which is worse? To be afraid to die or to be afraid to live? Two seminary professors at Baptist Bible Seminary are trusting God with their painful diseases. That’s not ironic. I agree with… Read More »
I am alive. Still intending to keep this blog alive as well. Thanks for stopping by. Here are some links of interest. My family enjoyed hearing how Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart might have played “Happy Birthday.” I’ve been pronouncing Iran wrong for a long time. Iraq too. The Maccabeats sing good Hebrew harmony. I’ve been… Read More »
There’s a Magic Stairwell at RIT that’s pretty crazy. Can You Trust Your Eyes? This 2-minute video will show you why you can’t. These 40 maps explain the world. #40 is worth getting to. A friendly reminder: the Pope is (probably) the antichrist. Pornography should be blocked in the US—here’s why. If you ‘re wondering… Read More »
I haven’t been able to do much blogging since the move, but I thought a brief update might be of interest to some. The semester started three weeks ago and since then I’ve been teaching 6 hours a day on Tuesdays and Thursdays. While that might seem like an ideal schedule to some, I’m finding… Read More »