Dispensationalism makes much of national distinctions — elevating ethnic Israel and defending geopolitical borders as part of God’s prophetic program. But is that the gospel? Or a return to Babel? Vlach’s View: God Has a Plan for the Nations “God has a future plan for Israel as a nation and for the Gentile nations.” —…
One of the most damaging ideas in dispensational theology is the belief that God still has a separate plan for national Israel — apart from the Church, apart from Christ, and apart from the Spirit. But is this the gospel? Or is it a return to the flesh? Vlach’s View: National Israel Still Central “Dispensationalists…
“And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.” — Zechariah 12:3 (KJV) This verse is often cited by Christian Zionists to argue that God will defend…
Series: Hard Questions, Holy Answers Introduction One of the most common—and damaging—misconceptions in modern Christianity is the false notion that the God of the Old Testament is angry, wrathful, and harsh, while the God of the New Testament, revealed in Jesus, is kind, merciful, and gentle. This dichotomy is not only unbiblical; it undermines the…
You’ve probably heard the phrase: “I got saved.” But what does it actually mean? To be “saved” means that something was in danger — and someone rescued it. According to the Bible, every human being is in danger because of sin. Sin isn’t just bad behavior. It’s rebellion against God. It separates us from Him…