If you grew up in a church culture shaped by rapture charts, tribulation timelines, or Left Behind novels, you may assume that dispensationalism has always been part of the Christian tradition. But in reality, dispensationalism is a...
When it comes to Christian views of the end times, few systems have been as influential—or as misunderstood—as dispensationalism. From bestselling novels like Left Behind to elaborate end-times charts predicting the rapture, the...
In many churches today—especially in contemporary contexts—it’s common to hear people refer to the person leading the music as “the worship leader.” And in a certain sense, that’s true. Music ministers, praise team leaders, and bands play a vital...
In Christian discussions about the end times, few Bible passages are as debated—or as mysterious—as Daniel 9:24–27, often called the “70 Weeks Prophecy.” It’s frequently cited to support the idea that a Jewish temple must be rebuilt in Jerusalem...
If you’ve ever read through a modern Bible translation like the ESV, NIV, or CSB, you may have noticed something that surprises you: pronouns referring to God—like he, him, or his—are written in lowercase. For those familiar with the...
For many Christians interested in prophecy, the idea of a rebuilt Jewish temple in Jerusalem sparks intense curiosity. Some believe that reconstructing the temple—specifically on the site where the Dome of the Rock now stands—will trigger the final...
Few questions provoke as much theological reflection—and controversy—as the eternal destiny of ethnic Jews. Are they still the chosen people? Are they automatically saved because they are Jewish, even apart from faith in Jesus? Christians rightly...
The topic of women in ministry continues to generate deep debate across the Christian world. For some, it is a settled question—one way or the other. For others, it is a theological and pastoral tension they are still navigating. This is not a...
Recently, someone commented on a video teaching I shared about how the Old Testament pilgrimage festivals—Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles—find their fulfillment in Jesus and the gospel. The comment read: “There is absolutely no...
As Jesus approaches Jerusalem in Matthew 21:1–11, he knows exactly what lies ahead—conflict, betrayal, crucifixion. And yet, he rides in openly, publicly, intentionally. The crowd cheers. Palms wave. Coats fall on dusty roads like royal carpets. But...