Jeremiah 33 and the Certainty of God’s Future Promises to Israel

Posted on September 15, 2026October 30, 2025 by Dr. Keith Kobelia

Does God have a future plan for Israel? The prophet Jeremiah answers that question with an emphatic affirmative. While the bulk of Jeremiah’s prophecies concern coming judgment, the Book of Consolation (Jer 30–33) gives hope that God is not finished with His chosen nation. Jeremiah 33 brings Jeremiah’s brief section of comfort to a close, specifically restating some of the LORD’s promises for Israel and the certainty that He will honor His promises to the nation. The Context of Jeremiah’s Prophecy The content of Jeremiah 33 was given to the prophet when he was imprisoned in the court prison (v.

BLESSING AND DOMINION: The Role of Israel in God’s Restorative Purpose for Creation

Posted on July 1, 2026October 30, 2025 by Dr. Mark Lounsbrough

The Bible is a storyline spanning Genesis to Revelation, replete with interactive themes similar to subplots that contribute to the main plot of a novel. Scholars summarize the key theme of God’s story in different ways. The term “restoration” captures the Biblical narrative well. The storyline from Genesis to Revelation unfolds God’s plan to restore what Adam’s race lost in disobedience to its Creator. A major theme in the restoration process is the nation of Israel. Through a series of covenants, God chose Israel to be the channel through whom ultimate restoration would happen.

A Future for Israel in Romans 9-11

Posted on March 30, 2026October 30, 2025 by Dr. Paul Hartog

James Montgomery Boice relayed the account of Frederick the Great, king of Prussia, conversing with his chaplain concerning the reliability of the Scriptures.1 “If your Bible is really from God,” insisted the monarch, “you should be able to demonstrate the fact simply. Give me proof for the inspiration of the Bible in a word.” The undaunted chaplain responded, “Your Majesty, it is possible for me to answer your request literally. I can give you the proof you ask for in one word.”

Ezekiel 37:15-28 and Elements of God’s Future Promises to Israel

Posted on January 30, 2026October 30, 2025 by Dr. Keith Kobelia

The Prophet Ezekiel was called to an unusual but important ministry to the captives of Judah in Babylon. Despite his unusual methods (e.g., symbolic acts) and extraordinary visions (e.g., Ezek 40–48), his overall message is clear and provides insight into God’s plan for Israel. The Context of Ezekiel’s Prophecy of the Two Sticks Ezekiel was taken captive in the second wave of the Babylonian Captivity when King Jehoiachin was taken captive in 597 BC (Ezek 1:2). Ezekiel then spent the remainder of his life in exile in Babylon, ministering to the captives that lived by the river Chebar (1:1, 3).

Why the Promises to Israel Matter Today

Posted on November 15, 2025October 30, 2025 by Dr. Daniel Brown

Orthodoxy1 always precedes orthopraxy.2 Correct doctrine always precedes correct practice. No one can function with biblical practice and methodology without first having correct beliefs in place. Wrong theology will ultimately lead to errors in practice. Virtually every aberrant practice can be traced back to errors of theology. This truth is seen throughout Bible history and well as church history. This principle of ministry serves as an undeniable truth for every aspect of both doctrine and practice. Theology is about connections within doctrines and these connections inevitably end up in the practice of ministry.

The Fulfillment of Daniel’s “70 Weeks” Prophecy

Posted on April 2, 2025May 30, 2026 by Charlie Carter

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 a prophecy coming to fruition. One such prophecy is the “coming and cutting off of the Messiah” predicted in Dan 9, referring to the arrival of the Messiah to his people and his subsequent crucifixion. The goal of this article is to briefly survey this prophecy from Dan 9, as well as observe its fulfillment in Luke 19.

Fulfilled Prophecy in Daniel 2 & 7

Posted on November 12, 2024January 22, 2025 by Dr. Alan D. Cole

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 around it. The interpreter of the book of Daniel is like this hiker. The student of this book receives a panoramic view of the forest of prophecy and how this forest relates to the theological landscape of God’s sovereign plan. In essence, when one studies the book of Daniel the individual is looking at the big prophetic picture.

Isaiah’s Amazing Prophecy of King Cyrus

Posted on October 23, 2024January 22, 2025 by Dr. Ken Rathbun

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 shall be laid. Isa 45:1: Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; Introduction: Imagine in 1830 that someone in the then 54-year-old United States of America predicted by name in writing that a future president, who himself had formerly been a Hollywood actor, would be instrumental in ending the Cold War with the Soviet Union some 150 years later—in the 1980s!

The Prophecy of the Eternal King-Priest in Psalm 110

Posted on October 4, 2024May 27, 2025 by Dr. Douglas Brown

The study of prophecy is always a favorite among believers. It is compelling and intriguing to see how prophets of God predict what will take place in the future. Fulfilled prophecy bolsters our faith and encourages us in the sovereignty of our great God. Only God has the omniscience to predict the future, and only God has the omnipotence to fulfill the prediction. Most prophecy in Scripture is directly tied to God’s plan and promises. This is the case with the prophecy found in Psalm 110.

Israel’s Future Enemy: The King of Babylon in Isaiah 14:4–21

Posted on July 5, 2024January 22, 2025 by Dr. Timothy A. Little

The Bible has much to say about Israel—past, present, and future. This small plot of land, this scattered people throughout the world, are precious in the sight of the Lord (Zech 2:8). The prophets prophesied a bright future filled with abundance and blessing. On the eve of blessing, however, will be a time of great trial. The persecutor of Israel will prevail, conquering rulers, brutally ruling over his own people, and leading a worldwide persecution of the Jewish people. Israel’s deliverer will not come from a political alliance, but from the true King of Kings who will usher in a time of eternal blessing.