part

Societal Characteristics of the Last Days: Part 7 :: By Mark A. Becker
theology May 24, 2023

Societal Characteristics of the Last Days: Part 7 :: By Mark A. Becker

Romans 1:30-32 Introduction This is a continuation of our Societal Characteristics of the Last Days series. In Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 we studied Paul’s societal characteristics given to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:1-7. Part5, Part6, and Part 7 will be focused on Paul’s Characteristics of the Last Days as given […]

The post Societal Characteristics of the Last Days: Part 7 :: By Mark A. Becker appeared first on Rapture Ready.

Two Theological Views Collide: Part 3 :: By Gene Lawley
theology May 11, 2023

Two Theological Views Collide: Part 3 :: By Gene Lawley

The doctrine of Limited Atonement in the framework of Reformed/Calvinist thinking seems to spark some very troubling takeoffs from Biblical truth. R. C. Sproul speaks of it as being limited to those who believe, which is correct Bible truth. Springing out of that position, however, is the concept that Jesus did not die for the […]

The post Two Theological Views Collide: Part 3 :: By Gene Lawley appeared first on Rapture Ready.

The Dual Reference Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27: Part III :: By Randy Nettles
theology April 11, 2023

The Dual Reference Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27: Part III :: By Randy Nettles

THE DESOLATIONS AND RESTORATION OF JUDAH The southern kingdom of Judah was invaded by the Babylonians three times. They are known as the desolations of Judah. The first invasion (and captivity) was in 605 BC (2 Kings 24:1-2). The second (and captivity) was in 597 BC (2 Kings 24:10-16). The third and final invasion was […]

The post The Dual Reference Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27: Part III :: By Randy Nettles appeared first on Rapture Ready.

What does “in part” mean in Romans 11:25
bible, theology April 5, 2023

What does “in part” mean in Romans 11:25

“I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in,”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭11‬:‭25‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Does t…

Hebrews Study Lesson 33: The Need for Blood Part. 2 :: By Sean Gooding
theology March 18, 2023

Hebrews Study Lesson 33: The Need for Blood Part. 2 :: By Sean Gooding

Chapter 9:16-22 “16 For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. 17 For a testament is in force after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives. 18 Therefore not even the first covenant was dedicated without blood. 19 For […]

The post Hebrews Study Lesson 33: The Need for Blood Part. 2 :: By Sean Gooding appeared first on Rapture Ready.

Two Theological Views Collide: Part 1 :: By Gene Lawley
theology January 27, 2023

Two Theological Views Collide: Part 1 :: By Gene Lawley

In recent decades, the 1960s and 1970s, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) struggled with a faction that wanted to deny the inerrancy of Scripture. Fortunately, those leaders who held to that position of the Scriptures overcame that attack. High-level academia seems to lean toward a rejection of the absolute truth of God’s sovereignty. Proverbs 3:5 […]

The post Two Theological Views Collide: Part 1 :: By Gene Lawley appeared first on Rapture Ready.

Statement on Human Dignity: A Way Forward? (Part 2)
theology January 7, 2023

Statement on Human Dignity: A Way Forward? (Part 2)

In previous posts, I have argued that resolutions and adding more conditions to the instructions for ministers are not the best way to address the cultural challenges of the day. Instead, the Church of God Executive Committee should work with the doctr…