1. Were the Jews under the law in the body of Christ before AD 70?
Asked by: Anonymous
Scripture References: Acts 15, Hebrews
Summary: The discussion focuses on whether Jewish believers, such as Peter's little flock, continued to observe the law until AD 70. The host argues that Jewish believers maintained their Jewish identity and observed the law up until the destruction of the temple in AD 70, supporting this with various axiomatic statements and historical context.
Asked by: Manny in San Antonio
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12-14
Summary: The host explores whether the spiritual gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians applied to Gentile believers. By examining the text, he concludes that both Jewish and Gentile believers in Corinth possessed spiritual gifts before they ceased, aligning this with the understanding that such gifts were part of the early church's experience during the last days.
Asked by: David in Montague, Michigan
Scripture References: 2 Peter 3:10
Summary: The host entertains the theory that the burning of the earth described in 2 Peter 3:10 could refer to a nuclear explosion localized to Jerusalem. He finds this plausible, considering the language used and the potential for such an event to fulfill the prophecy in a specific rather than a global context.
Asked by: Roger in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Scripture References: 2 Peter 3, Isaiah, Revelation
Summary: The host considers defining the day of the Lord as encompassing the entire millennial reign of Christ, including both the initial judgment and the final judgment. This interpretation would allow for a broader understanding of prophetic events and align with descriptions of the day of the Lord as a time of both judgment and restoration.
Asked by: Robert in Holly Springs, Mississippi
Scripture References: Acts 15:28-29
Summary: The host discusses whether the requirements given in Acts 15 were intended solely for Jewish disciples or for all believers, including those in the body of Christ. He leans towards the idea that these requirements were primarily for Jewish believers to avoid offending Jews and hindering evangelism, but acknowledges the need for further study on this interpretation.
Asked by: Pastor Timothy in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Scripture References: Jeremiah 30:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:2
Summary: The host differentiates between the day of the Lord and the time of Jacob's trouble by suggesting that the day of the Lord encompasses the period of divine judgment, including the tribulation and the second coming, while the time of Jacob's trouble specifically refers to the tribulation period. He notes that the day of the Lord is often depicted as a time of dread and judgment.
Asked by: Anonymous
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 11:14
Summary: The host posits that during the current age of God's silence, Satan is not actively transforming himself as an angel of light. Instead, the host believes that Satan's previous deceptions continue to influence the world without his direct involvement. He acknowledges that this view is a minority position among dispensationalists and right dividers.