RESURRECTION Part III

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY RESURRECTION Topical Encyclopedia Definition and Significance: The term “resurrection” refers to the act of rising from the dead. In Christian theology, it is a foundational doctrine that signifies the victory over death and the promise of eternal life. The resurrection is central to Christian faith, as it is believed… Continue reading RESURRECTION Part III

RESURRECTION Part II

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY RESURRECTION Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology – Resurrection Resurrection [N] The Old Testament. In the Old Testament, the idea of bodily resurrection evolves from a vague concept into a developed expectation. Beginning with the judgment of death in Genesis 3:6, the divine plan of God unfolds in history. The patriarchal… Continue reading RESURRECTION Part II

RESURRECTION Part I

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY RESURRECTION In an online Bible dictionary, “Resurrection” is defined as a return from death to life, most notably the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the general resurrection of all the dead. The Greek word for resurrection is anastasis, which literally means “raising up” or “standing up”. The concept encompasses several biblical… Continue reading RESURRECTION Part I

RESTRAINER Part III

Bible Foregrounds 1: The “Restrainer” in 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7 Many passages of Scripture have been tirelessly debated not only in light of the meaning of the words and grammar, but also in light of the historical context or “background.” However, scholars often neglect the historical “foreground”—that is, the exploration of which interpretations make the most… Continue reading RESTRAINER Part III

RESTRAINER Part II

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY RESTRAINER The Restrainer In 2 Thessalonians 2:3 the apostle Paul referred to the revelation of “that man of sin.” He indicated “that man” cannot be revealed until a restrainer, who hinders his revelation, is taken out of the way (vv. 6–8). In light of these remarks, three identifications must be addressed.… Continue reading RESTRAINER Part II

RESTRAINER Part I

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY THE RESTRAINER The biblical concept of “the Restrainer” refers to the unidentified entity or force mentioned by the Apostle Paul in his second letter to the Thessalonians. The Restrainer actively prevents “the man of lawlessness,” or the Antichrist, from being revealed until God’s appointed time.  Because Paul does not explicitly… Continue reading RESTRAINER Part I

RECONSTRUCTIONISM Part III

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY RECONSTRUCTIONISM Christian Reconstructionism – Timeline Movement Founder Rousas John Rushdoony Time Period 1965 Description Developed from the work of Rousas John Rushdoony (1916-2001), a reformed theologian and political activist, Christian Reconstructionists believe that biblical law should apply to all aspects of society. Believing that God calls on all Christians… Continue reading RECONSTRUCTIONISM Part III

RECONSTRUCTIONISM Part II

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY RECONSTRUCTIONISM An Evaluation of Christian Reconstructionism Introduction Christian Reconstructionism (the teaching of which has been examined in survey fashion in Christian Reconstructionism and Interpretations and Beliefs) has some commendable features. For example, it has done excellent work in evaluating the devastating effects of secular humanism upon modern culture and education. In addition,… Continue reading RECONSTRUCTIONISM Part II

RECONSTRUCTIONISM Part I

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY RECONSTRUCTIONISM Christian Reconstructionism, often referred to as Reconstructionism, is a Christian ethical and political movement rooted in a specific Calvinist theology. Unlike traditional Bible dictionaries, the term does not refer to a biblical character or location but to a modern theological movement founded in the mid-20th century by Rousas… Continue reading RECONSTRUCTIONISM Part I