Is Ligon Duncan correct on the conditionality of the Abrahamic Covenant?

We explain the confusion some have between Genesis 15 and Genesis 17, and then go into how a faithful expositor of the Bible should understand their relationship.

We go through 10 exegetical (from the text) reasons that the Abrahamic Covenant is unconditional; and we discuss some of the differences between Classic Covenantalism and Progressive Covenantalism.

Send in your questions, we will add them to the vault and possibly use them in an upcoming episode.

With the new laws on the books in Texas an abortion Dr. Has now been arrested. How should Christians think about this? Does the principle of captial punish apply?

In the second part of the episode we turn our attention to Biblical Covenants.

What covenants are in the Bible?

What is the difference between conditional and unconditional covenants in the Bible?

Why do they matter?

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Due to sickness, Ryan was banned from the Hammer head quarters. Eventually, he was usher out by security, but thankfully someone did post bail for him!

We did a special edition on a devotion about David’s life. Why is the story about Uzzah dying when he touches the Ark of the Covenant important?

How does God’s judgement on innovation in the life of Uzzah translate to our day?

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Friends, it is true, this week’s episode has N.T. Wright on the hammer podcast. We going through one of his recent episodes (4 months ago) of Ask NT Wright Anything, in collaboration with Premier Unbelievable? YouTube channel.

The title of their episode was: Does modern Israel play a role in End Times?

Let’s just say it gets very interesting! From the “go to Heaven” theology to pro-Palestians rights it is full of surprises. Wright believes that Romans 11 is about settling race relations between Roman Gentiles and Jewish believers who were recently allowed back into Rome.

Tune in today!

This is the source material:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtdVmRaA2s8

Wow, what a cold open, very interesting google search results in the DC area!

Today we want to talk about how believers ought to think about and what our attitude should be toward the modern state of Israel.

 Is the modern state of Israel part of Bible prophecy?

Let’s review Ezekiel 22, it is very germane to the discussion of whether or not the modern state of Israel has any biblical significance. Ezekiel 22:17-22,

Then the word of the Lord came to me: 18 “Son of man, the people of Israel have become dross to me; all of them are the copper, tin, iron and lead left inside a furnace. They are but the dross of silver. 19 Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: ‘Because you have all become dross, I will gather you into Jerusalem. 20 As silver, copper, iron, lead and tin are gathered into a furnace to be melted with a fiery blast, so will I gather you in my anger and my wrath and put you inside the city and melt you. 21 I will gather you and I will blow on you with my fiery wrath, and you will be melted inside her. 22 As silver is melted in a furnace, so you will be melted inside her, and you will know that I the Lord have poured out my wrath on you.’”

Interestingly, Ezekiel describes Israel as being regathered for a future time of judgment which leads to repentance, regeneration.

A few chapters later Ezekiel 36:24-26 uses New Covenant language and Israel being in their land is part of this.

Now add to this another specific text which is very important to any discussion of modern-day Israel and scripture, and that is Isaiah 11:11-12.

Why is this text so important? You  see here there are two world-wide regatherings. Worldwide, because again you can’t limit this to coming back from Babylonian exile.

Our conclusion would be that the current state of Israel fulfills this first world-wide regathering in unbelief. And there will be a second, larger-scale, world wide regathering—that is a time where Jews living all over the world pour back into their land and then Romans 11 is fulfilled.

Why do many not seem to be aware of—the limit of two regatherings?

We see that Israel (the state as a whole) is in current unbelief.

How does Genesis 12 relates to this discussion? Should their unbelief change our attitude toward them?

Inquisition: Can I—or

should I—financially support a missionary through any other means then a local church?

Scott Turner, opens the podcast and the first cabinet meeting with prayer in the name of Jesus. What an exciting time to be alive.

In this episode we get into some lesser known history about Israel prior to 1948.

Were the British friend or foe during this time? What is the history of Zionism as things move toward 1948?

What is the Balfour Declaration?

What impact did the Muslims have on the west during the 19th century? How did they wield that power and what similarities does it have to us today?

British soldiers were sending exiled Jews away from Israel and to their death in Europe? How could that happen? What was the impact of Prime Minister Chamberline during this time?

What can we learn about weak leaders then and now?

The contrast of Prime Minister Churchill following Chamberline is stark on this issue. How did things develop under his leadership?

Inquisition: At what age is a child no longer biblically responsible to obey their parent’s wishes. I’m not talking about out-right disobedience, but when decisions have to be made in one’s life, at what age can a child biblically not do what the parent’s want them to do in any given decision?

We have a cold open with R.C. Sproul talking about his views on Romans 11. Which might shock some of you.

Three areas we want to cover today are:

1. What are the various ways people take the Old Testament prophecies about Israel’s future salvation and restoration? These texts are in the Bible, so we must be able to give some sort of answer as to its meaning.

2. Is Israel becoming a state in 1948 part of Biblical prophecy?(We have mentioned this before, but want to zero in on it more)

3. If time permits, we want to talk about how should believers view the modern state of Israel today and Israelis?

To answer question 1, we need to look at the dates of all of the prophets, and what was happening in Israels history. We have attached a chart in the comments for your help in understanding.

Some of the prophecies about Israel’s regathering and restoration take place before the return under Ezra and Nehemiah, but are they written in a way that can mean the 2nd temple period is what is in reference?

Other prophecies are written after the return granted by Cyrus. How should we view those?

We go through Jeremiah 23:5-8, Jeremiah 29:1, 4, and 14 and then look at Deut. 28:64

Looking at Zech. 13:8 and the reference to the 2/3’s of Israel dying; some have said is a reference to the Holocaust. What is the reason for and then the reason against that?

Inquisition: Is there any Biblical credence to the idea that the Church is the New Israel?

Cold open with Benjamin Netanyahu talking about the modern history of Israel and the land.

We continue talking about the modern state of Israel’s and it’s biblical significance. Does the modern state of Israel fit into prophecy?

We give a very brief history of the modern state of Israel and the Palestinians.

Why is this important? Does the true history help us clarify the issues at play?

Was the clip of BB (Benjamin Natenyahu) talking about the history of Israel, the Palestinians, and the land accurate?

BB mentioned the Jews coming back to Jerusalem in the 19th Century which would be before 1948. Can you fill us in on this?

Were the Jews ok with Arabs living there?

When did the history begin to be written?

This is simply history and not tied to Scripture. What does the scripture say?

Can you review the 5 views from last week?

These are some of the passages we go through:

Ezekiel 20:33-38

Ezekiel 22:17-22

Ezekiel 36:22-25

What is the impact of studying Israel’s regathering before 1948? How could Spurgeon preach and teach that their would be a restoration and regathering of national Israel when he was preaching before this time?

So what do we make of the current regathering of Israel in the land? What impact does this have on our thinking about this topic?

Inquisition: Have the OT prophecies that have been fulfilled all been fulfilled literally, that is, as stated in the prophesy itself?

Joel Webbon cold open, the growing antisemitism among some professing Christians.

We want to do a new topic which is the current state of Israel and its biblical prophetical significance.

Why do we want to cover this topic?

The rise of antisemitism in our own culture and even more appalling in the evangelical world which is in stark contrast to some of the zealous Zionist movements.

We give 5 different views regarding the modern state of Israel and the Bible. Remember our goal is to be biblical!

What are some of the key theological components to this discussion that we will be covering the next few podcasts?

Inquisition: Is having multiple wives in the Old Testament similar to Moses’ exception for divorce?

Cold open – D. Martyn Lloyd Jones

So much to get to in this episode. Most importantly we want to talk about the authority of God’s word as you preached on Sunday and cover some issues that you brought up—issues that some people might take exception with.

Then we have a few more updates to praise God for concerning the new presidential administration—most notably rights of the unborn babies made in God’s image.

First Point of discussion: Why are we so passionate about the authority of God’s word?

Second Point of discussion: You mentioned some blind spot areas for many believers. Some of these certainly touched a nerve. Why do you feel it is important to touch on these items?

In this day and age where everyone seems to be bought out—you know “shepherd’s for sale”—why do you risk numbers for what you believe is vital?

Was Soren Kirkegaard correct that we are all “scheming swindlers?”

The proper use of historical (as opposed to biblical) creeds and confessions. 

What about the argument from someone who says, “well, we have creeds in the Bible, so why can’t we have our own creeds today?”

Third Point of discussion: Ok, shifting gears, all those believers who voted for Trump continue to be vindicated, as many positive actions are underway. Cyrus over Satan! 

Inquisition: What can a young man or young woman do to prepare for marriage prior to being engaged?