Question: Why will there be a temple during the millennium? Will there be sacrifices and if so, why? Answer: Good question! On the surface, it seems a bit strange that a “physical temple” would exist in the millenium since God, the Son, will be “physically present” with us. And, given that Christ personally fullfilled the Old Testament law and made an eternally sufficient atonement for sin on our behalf, why continue the sacrificial system in the age to come? …
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Question:The premillennial position was not held by early church fathers, reformers and some great scholars today. Why? Answer: Actually, I would encourage you to rexamine the early church fathers’ stand on premillenialism. A review of 2nd century church history demonstrates that in the immediate, post -apostolic era, church leaders such as Polycarp (ca. 69-155AD), Justin Martyr (d.138AD), and Irenaeus of Lyons (d.177AD) were premillenial. Why? First off, because that was the singular view taught by the apostles. :-) Secondly, these early church …
Question: How can we show non-believers that Daniel was written before the predicted events and not after? Answer: As we heard from the pulpit, the historical events that are predicted in Daniel represent what biblical scholars call a “dual” or “near -far” fulfillment pattern. Within many of the predictions found in Daniel, there are dual or near-far prophecies presented in the same flow of thought and/or chapter (see Dan 11:1-35 vs. 36-45). This “interpretive principle” is essential to clearly …
Question: Does the Antichrist know of his eventual defeat to Christ, like Satan does? Answer: The Bible declares that the final Antichrist, the “man of lawlessness” pictured in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, is one who is energized by Satan as a counterfeit Christ (2 Thess 2:9). The Scripture does not explicitly state the Antichrist knows, or is aware, of his eventual doom. Based on the personal characteristics of the “man of sin” described in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, we …
Question: What is the difference between the lake of fire and hell? Answer: Good question! The Bible assigns a unique name to the ultimate place of judgment for those who reject the gospel of grace. To best answer your question, let me define a few things… First, those who have died without repenting and trusting Christ’s payment for their sin (thereby receiving the imputation of His righteousness to them see – 2 Cor 5:21) are awaiting “final judgment” …