Why do most Christians never ask the question?
Yes, I know that there are many, many Christians who love the Land of Israel and her people. It’s wonderful to see. But, few seem to step back and ask why.
Now, you aren’t a bad Christian if you don’t ask such questions, but there is a depth of meaning here that many of us forget, as we go about our lives seeking to serve God.
So, let’s ask the question:
Why Israel?
Bad Eschatology – Part 12
Writing this series has helped clarify a couple points that I hadn’t thought of as so foundational:
Our eschatology directly impacts what we believe about God.
Except for a tiny few – no one understands the Redemption of Israel, or even cares about it.
Our churches sent their pastors to seminary, where they were taught a man-centered faith. They learned ‘scholarship’ and how to be a ‘theologian’. They were immersed in the thoughts of men who promoted false doctrines of the worst kind. So, it’s no wonder that so few understand the Bible.
Bad Eschatology – Part 9
Aurelius Augustinus was, by all accounts, a good guy. He said some good stuff, and you will find people in every Christian denomination who think highly of him. He was thoughtful, intelligent, highly educated and extremely eloquent. But unfortunately, he blundered. Badly.
He had his reasons, and they are completely understandable. But, it doesn’t change how his writings strengthened the Roman Catholic Church and gave foundation to the worst heresies that currently grow in our midst.
So, let’s take a look at Augustine’s Greatest Blunder…