Post 11 of Already Fulfilled: Misused Prophecies in the End Times Debate “For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.”— Romans 10:3, KJV There is a deep irony — even a sorrow — in watching modern Christians do exactly…
Post 10 of Already Fulfilled: Misused Prophecies in the End Times Debate “But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem…”— Hebrews 12:22, KJV The idea that God’s prophetic plan hinges on a political state in the Middle East is not just a doctrinal misstep —…
Post 9 of Already Fulfilled: Misused Prophecies in the End Times Debate “Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.”— Matthew 24:34, KJV Of all prophetic chapters, Matthew 24 and Luke 21 are perhaps the most misunderstood. For many, they are the go-to texts for predicting the…
Post 8 of Already Fulfilled: Misused Prophecies in the End Times Debate “And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert grafted in among them… boast not against the branches.”— Romans 11:17–18, KJV Romans 11 is one of the most frequently misinterpreted chapters in the Bible. To…
Post 7 of Already Fulfilled: Misused Prophecies in the End Times Debate “After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down…”— Acts 15:16, quoting Amos 9:11, KJV Dispensationalists often interpret Amos 9:11–15 as a prophecy of national Israel’s restoration — rebuilt cities, cultivated land, and a return…
Post 6 of Already Fulfilled: Misused Prophecies in the End Times Debate “Search the scriptures… they are they which testify of me.”— John 5:39, KJV May 14, 1948 is viewed by many Christians as a prophetic milestone — the rebirth of Israel as a nation, and the fulfillment of dozens of Old Testament verses. This…
Post 5 of Already Fulfilled: Misused Prophecies in the End Times Debate “And so all Israel shall be saved…”— Romans 11:26, KJV One of the most widely misunderstood ideas in Christian Zionism is the future restoration of national Israel as a distinct people with a separate destiny. Many believe that the Old Testament promises of…
Post 4 of Already Fulfilled: Misused Prophecies in the End Times Debate “But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem…”— Hebrews 12:22, KJV One of the most emotionally charged concepts in Christian Zionism is the rebuilding of Zion. For many, this means an earthly Jerusalem…
Post 3: of Already Fulfilled: Misused Prophecies in the End Times Debate “This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”— Matthew 26:28, KJV God’s covenant promises are often misapplied by those waiting for a future restoration of Israel. They believe God’s plan for Israel is…
Post 2 of Already Fulfilled: Misused Prophecies in the End Times Debate For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.— 2 Corinthians 1:20, KJV Modern Christian Zionism teaches that God’s prophetic purpose centers on regathering the physical descendants of Abraham back to…