What does forced abortion in China, George Müller and J. Hudson Taylor have in common? Seem like a far-fetched question? Think again. Müller, of course, is best known for his work with orphans. He also founded the Scriptural Knowledge Institution (SKI). Müller’s Institution was a main-stay of Hudson Taylor’s China Inland Mission in its early […]
Tag Archives: dispensationalism
Trending with God
posted by Joel Taylor
To say I am greatly disappointed would be a tremendous understatement. But I’m unsure how to word it at the moment. Let me tell you that I am absolutely amazed at the eagerness to which professing Christians jump on the latest trending topics on social media. If it’s trending, look out. Blog posts, tweets and […]
How to Completely Destroy the Doctrine of Grace
posted by Joel Taylor
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him with a view to an […]
April
05
Check Mate to Dan Phillips, Frank Turk, Phil Johnson & John MacArthur
posted by Joel Taylor
It’s been almost a year since I asked this question to these Christian “leaders” and the response has been nada. Zilch. Nothing. In fact, these sages of wisdom have blocked me on twitter and facebook. That’s ok, I don’t mind that. The fact is, I have asked an honest, valid, question to a teaching that […]
John MacArthur Repents for Dispensational Heresy, Pleads for Forgiveness
posted by Joel Taylor
Yeah, April fools….
All the Promises of God
posted by Joel Taylor
For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory. – 2 Corinthians 1:20 All of God’s promises, without exception, were and are made to and fulfilled in Christ Jesus. It is the most fundamental ignorance of […]
A Moot Question
posted by Joel Taylor
I was asked the other day what I thought were the most important issues facing the Church today. Loaded question, isn’t it? I’d really like the so-called ‘discernment ministries’ to wake up and address the real, true, most harming issues. Like Dispensationalism. But they won’t, I suspect. Too many idols involved. Reputation and such. Pride, […]
Top 10 Posts of 2012
posted by Joel Taylor
As the year draws to a close and with 2013 just a few days ahead, here’s a quick look back at some of 5ptsalt’s most viewed posts of 2012. A warm thanks to all who took time to visit. I am especially honored that you would do so, and I am truly humbled by the […]
Mitt Romney on Mormonism
posted by Joel Taylor
Wow. Turns out that Mormonism, at least according to Mitt, believes some of the same things as John MacArthur: Christ will appear on, and split, the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. A thousand year millennium. I have to admit, I hadn’t realized that dispensational beliefs had any connection to the Mormon cult, yet, there it […]
Why Some Christians Don’t Vote
posted by Joel Taylor
Voting is a sin, and doubly true now, after the French Revolution. – J.N. Darby One reason many Christians refuse to be involved in politics and/or choose not to vote in political elections could be a result of the influence of modern dispensationalism as founded by J.N. Darby and the influence of others such as […]
Solid Ground, Not Thin Ice
posted by Joel Taylor
And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. – Hebrews 9:27,28 (ESV) I have attempted […]
An Open Challenge to Dan Phillips
posted by Joel Taylor
Update: 10/23/2012 I’m still hoping that Dan will offer an edifying response. Update: 6/14/2012 My attempt to open up a dialogue with Dan Phillips of ‘Teampyro’ on a salvific issue has been unsuccessful. Dan thinks my sincere question a ‘waste of time’. He’s wrong. It should be discussed. – JT Dan, you are dispensationalist. I […]
The History of Rapture Theology in American Christianity
posted by Joel Taylor
This video gives us an historical overview of the rise of rapture theology in popular Christianity and its harmful effects. Worth watching, because neither premillennialism, dispensationalism or postmillennialism makes any biblical sense. None at all. Millennialism is, in fact, one of the greatest heresies of our day. HT
The Prophets-Not to Be Understood in Any Jewish Sense
posted by Joel Taylor
For this reason some Jews seized me in the temple and tried to put me to death. So, having obtained help from God, I stand to this day testifying both to small and great, stating nothing but what the Prophets and Moses said was going to take place; that the Christ was to suffer, and […]
Q&A: How Zechariah 12 Relates to the Crucifixion of Jesus
posted by Joel Taylor
I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and of supplication, so that they will look on Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him, as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly over Him like the […]
The Greater Cause
posted by Joel Taylor
Silence regarding these things that are harming the Church does not bring glory to God, and your inaction helps no one. – Joel Taylor In 2011, according to one abortion statistic, there were approximately 1.2 million abortions. It’s an important issue, and one which is discussed and hotly debated in the blogosphere often. So is […]
August
20
James White: Just Being Silly
posted by Joel Taylor
Given the heresies of dispensationalism led, at least these days, by John MacArthur, you tell me dear reader: who’s being silly? Or should I say, turning a blind eye? Certainly not I. Heresy is God’s Word plus something else. And heresy is never more subtle, or dangerous, than when mixed with God’s truth. The sad […]
“Don’t You Ever Get Tired of This?”
posted by Joel Taylor
Well folks, this will be off-the-cuff, so to speak, because I’m loaded with to-do’s today. Yesterday, I was asked the very pointed question of whether I ever get tired of smacking dispensationalism around, and specifically, John MacArthur. It’s a fair question. Ok, let me tell you a little bit of why I do it. First, […]
How John MacArthur Denies the Grounds of Salvation
posted by Joel Taylor
In Luke 1:31-33, an angel promised Mary three things regarding her son, Jesus; specifically, that Jesus: would be great and would be given the throne of His earthly ancestor, King David would reign over the house of Jacob forever and His kingdom, once established, would have no end. Scripture makes it indisputably clear that […]
