Bibliology

Joseph’s Prophetic Dreams and Their Fulfillment

By Dr. Ken Rathbun / April 16, 2025
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Genesis 37-50 records the incredible account of Joseph, his dysfunctional family, and God’s faithfulness through it all. Joseph’s prophetic dreams during his youth sustained him in his making wise choices...
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Eschatology

The Fulfillment of Daniel’s “70 Weeks” Prophecy

By Charlie Carter / April 2, 2025
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One unique and interesting facet of biblical literature is the existence of predictive prophecy. I am always encouraged by the cohesiveness of God's word when I read in Scripture of...
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The Fulfillment of Daniel’s “70 Weeks” Prophecy
Eschatology

Fulfilled Prophecy in Daniel 2 & 7

By Dr. Alan D. Cole / November 12, 2024
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The hiker who ascends the lofty mountain and pauses to view the landscape below him can see in one panoramic view the entire forest and its relationship to the landscape...
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Fulfilled Prophecy in Daniel 2 & 7
Eschatology

Isaiah’s Amazing Prophecy of King Cyrus

By Dr. Ken Rathbun / October 23, 2024
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Isa 44:28: That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation...
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The Problematic Development of Progressive Dispensationalism, Parts 1&2

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In recent years major changes have occurred within dispensationalism. A new system, known as progressive dispensationalism, has caused major concern among traditional dispensationalism I. The Periods of Dispensationalism Several periods of development within dispensationalism have been suggested. The foundational period: 1885–1920 (John Nelson Darby, 1800–1882). The classical period: 1920–1950 (C.I. Scofield, 1843–1921, Lewis Sperry Chafer, 187–1952). The defining period: 1950–1990 (Alva J. McClain, John F. Walvoord, J. Dwight Pentecost, Charles C. Ryrie). The progressive period: 1990 and on (Darrell L. Bock, Craig A.

Customary Restraints

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“And whatsoever things are …lovely…of good report,…think on these things” (Phil. 4:8). “For the mystery of lawlessness doth already work” (2 Thess. 2:7). In Western culture an aspect that helps make life tolerable comes under the heading of manners. We live under a whole complex of accepted ways of doing things, of introducing people, of eating, of choosing clothes, and of carrying ourselves. All these are part of culture, and in the more limited sense of that word, all tend to limit and guide the cultured person.

Promise Keepers: A Fundamentalist Evaluation

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Introduction Contemporary American society is splintered into many one-issue organizations, groups composed of people who are diverse in their views on many subjects but who are united on one single issue. This method was so successfully used by the civil rights movement in the 1950s that soon Americans saw the rise of groups advocating women’s rights, gay rights, etc. As a reaction, certain conservative religious leaders formed their own one-issue groups. In the 1996 updated version of his book The Conservative IntellectuaI Movement in America Since 1945, George H.

The Mysterious Magi: Sages Seeking the Savior

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In the German city of Cologne, on a hill high above the Rhine River, stands Germany’s largest cathedral. This impressive example of gothic architecture was built between 1248 and 1880. The purpose of this towering cathedral was to provide a suitable home for a spectacular golden shrine, containing according to Catholic tradition the mortal remains of the three wise men. The bones of Balthasar, Caspar and Melchior were brought here from Italy in 1164 and soon attracted hosts of pilgrims from throughout Europe.

Worship That Pleases God

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Genesis 4:3–8 describes this first act of worship recorded in human history. Two brothers, Cain and Abel, brought an offering to the Lord. Each worshipper brought something of his own as an offering to Jehovah. Cain brought some fruit or grain from the ground. Abel brought some lambs from his fold. The Lord respected Abel and his offering, but the Lord did not respect Cain and his offering. Bible commentators have voiced several opinions as to why Abel’s offering was more excellent than Cain’s.

Implications of Evolutionism

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“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). Beyond all doubt, Darwin left a great deal of influence. It seems little wonder that Origin of Species raised a storm when it appeared. To then, even the atheists were living in the Western heritage of a created universe. Even if the eighteenth century rationalists didn’t like the idea of a Creator, they still seemed to see an underlying intelligence in the world that they perceived by their senses.

Those For Whom Christ Died: Some Reflections

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Introduction The Statement of Belief of Faith Baptist Theological Seminary affirms the following truth concerning Jesus Christ: “We believe that Jesus Christ…gave Himself as a perfect substitutionary sacrifice for the sins of all men” (page 6, 1995–1997 catalog). The Issues Not all Christians agree with the above statement. One Reformed theologian states, ”God, existing in eternity outside of and anterior to all time, decreed to send the Second Person of the Trinity into the world, at the appropriate moment, to save a chosen few.

Biblical Foundation for Victorious Christian Living

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There is a great deal of confusion today regarding what is involved in victorious Christian living and what makes it possible. Some of the answers being given out are plainly wrong, and many others are only partially true. It will be in the teaching of the Scriptures that God’s answers will be found. It is not possible in this brief treatment to mention everything which could be said, but a framework will be developed to note God’s wonderful provisions for us in this area of victorious Christian living.

Third Generation Christians

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“And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers; and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the Lord, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel” Joshua 2:10. Regarding those who may be described as third generation Christians, they appear that way not so much by numerical succession as by attitude. A fifth generation believer may maintain the freshness of his salvation and discovery. A second generation believer may leave the convictions of his parents, take everything for granted, and thereby compress decades of Christian experience into a fraction of a lifetime.

The Impeccability of Christ

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Introduction Our topic asks the question, “Was it possible for Jesus Christ to sin when He was tempted during His earthly ministry?” Those who answer, “yes it was possible for Him to sin, though He did not choose to sin” are teaching the peccability of Christ. Those who answer, “no, it was not possible for Jesus Christ to sin” are teaching the impeccability of Christ. A Presentation of the Doctrine It is my purpose to show that Jesus Christ was and is impeccable, i.e.