Archive / January, 2023

PROPHETIC FULFILLMENT Part III

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PROPHETIC FULFILLMENT Topical Encyclopedia Introduction Prophetic fulfillment is a significant theme in biblical theology, reflecting the divine orchestration of history as revealed through the prophets. The Bible contains numerous prophecies, many of which have been fulfilled, while others await future realization. Understanding prophetic fulfillment involves examining the nature of […]

PROPHETIC FULFILLMENT Part II

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PROPHETIC FULFILLMENT Prophetic fulfillment is the concept that biblical prophecies, particularly those in the Old Testament, were completed, with many finding their ultimate fulfillment in the New Testament, especially the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These fulfillments are seen as proof of God’s sovereignty and faithfulness. Online […]

PROPHETIC FULFILLMENT Part I

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PROPHETIC FULFILLMENT Online Bible dictionaries explain that prophetic fulfillment refers to the idea that Old Testament prophecies were predicted and later accomplished, most notably in the life of Jesus Christ as described in the New Testament. This is seen as evidence of the Bible’s divine inspiration and God’s faithfulness, though interpretations […]

PROGRESSIVE DISPENSATIONALISM Part III

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PROGRESSIVE DISPENSATIONALISM Progressive dispensationalism is a theological view that seeks a middle ground between traditional dispensationalism and covenant theology. It interprets biblical prophecy by seeing the church as an inaugural fulfillment of Old Testament promises, a spiritual realization of the Messianic kingdom, while still maintaining that a future physical and […]

PROGRESSIVE DISPENSATIONALISM Part II

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PROGRESSIVE DISPENSATIONALISM What is Progressive Dispensationalism? What defines Progressive Dispensationalism in Christian theology? Definition and Overview Progressive Dispensationalism is a framework within Christian theology that views Scripture as unfolding in a series of distinct yet interconnected dispensations-administrations or stewardships-revealed progressively throughout biblical history. This position affirms that while God […]

PROGRESSIVE DISPENSATIONALISM Part I

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PROGRESSIVE DISPENSATIONALISM Progressive dispensationalism is a theological view that interprets biblical history as a single, unfolding plan of God, harmonizing promises made to Israel and the church. It is an alternative to both traditional dispensationalism and covenant theology, viewing the church as a present, spiritual reality of the future kingdom […]