Category Archives: Dispensationalism

Jesus preaches the gospel of the kingdom even after he is risen

Posted on June 17, 2013 by christopher fisher

A few months ago I was having a conversation with a pastor of an Acts 2 dispensationalist church. Dispensationalists who are “Acts 2” are those that believe that the “salvation by faith alone” gospel started immediately following Christ’s death. Talking … Continue reading →

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peters vision in acts

Posted on June 17, 2013 by christopher fisher

In Acts 10, Peter has a vision: Act 10:11 and [Peter] saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the four corners, descending to him and let down to the earth. Act 10:12 In it were … Continue reading →

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why paul uses the word mystery

Posted on June 7, 2013 by christopher fisher

The apostle Paul, throughout his letters, utilizes a very interesting writing style. He knows his local audience and incorporates elements of their society to make theological points. For example, in Corinthians he alludes to special sports competitions that they held. … Continue reading →

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ehrman on the incident at antioch

Posted on June 4, 2013 by christopher fisher

Ehrman gives an excellent summary of the Incident at Antioch in his Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene (p 21): According to Paul’s account in the book of Galatians, Peter came to visit Antioch and followed suit, meeting with both Jews … Continue reading →

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go sell all you have and give to the poor

Posted on May 17, 2013 by christopher fisher

In the synoptic gospels, there is an instance described that baffles modern Christians. A rich young ruler approaches Jesus, asks what he has to do to be saved, Jesus tells him to follow the commandments, and follows that up with … Continue reading →

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galatians 2 – Paul writes incoherently

Posted on May 12, 2013 by christopher fisher

In most position papers or letters, individuals write in such a way to focus their words towards a common goal. If someone is writing about how sorry they are for missing a violin practice they would not say: I am … Continue reading →

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how was Paul hard to understand

Posted on May 12, 2013 by christopher fisher

2Pe 3:15 and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you, 2Pe 3:16 as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of … Continue reading →

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false brethren in acts 15 and galatians 2

Posted on February 16, 2013 by christopher fisher

Act 15:1 And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. Act 15:2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and … Continue reading →

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Jesus and his secret teachings

Posted on January 21, 2013 by christopher fisher

So every time Jesus talks about anything related to the gospel as we know it, it is always to his disciples, it is never understood by anyone, it is widely rejected, and never is it tied to salvation (redeeming blood, a blood sacrifice, redemption, propitiation, or grace). Instead, the four gospels are laid out in a fashion we would expect. Jesus is introduced. His general gospel is explained. And any nuanced or secret teachings are revealed later. His public ministry was always about a coming Kingdom of God. It was never about his death and resurrection. Continue reading →

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the rapture in matthew 24

Posted on January 21, 2013 by christopher fisher

Who is the “they”? Where are “they” being taken? From verse 38, we see the “they” refers to the wicked. Obviously, “they” were drowned to death and perished. The following verses talk more about a coming apocalypse, then a rapture. Continue reading →

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