Author Archives: James Johnson
Can God Still Have Any Purpose for Israel Since Their Tribal Identities Are Lost?
A correspondant asked: You said the Jews are still obligated to keep the Law. How are they supposed to do that when they don’t know what tribes they are from and don’t have the things they need to do it … Continue reading
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Can Christians Discriminate Against People in the World?
Since Gal 3:27-28 say: “27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you … Continue reading
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Is the Law of Moses Still in Effect for Israel?
A correspondant wrote: For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. [IF ZECHARIAH 14 HAS NOT BEEN FULFILLED, NOT … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Studies, Exodus, Soteriology
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Is God’s Throne David’s Throne?
A correspondant wrote: I believe that Acts 2[:30] speaks for itself and really needs no further comment James responds: Of course Acts 2:30 is in the Bible, but what does it mean? Does this verse say that Jesus is NOW … Continue reading
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A Hollow Earth?
A questioner asked what I thought of the Hollow Earth hypothesis that says the planet Earth is either wholly hollow or otherwise contains a substantial interior space. My answer is that it is plausible that there are significant inclusions (hollow … Continue reading
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“These things” and “This Generation” in Mt 24
Preterists claim that most of Mt 24, such as where it speaks of the stars falling from the sky is figures of speech or symbols. The preterists read Mt 24:34 where it says “these things” were to happen in “this … Continue reading
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The Great and Notable Day of the Lord
I created a chart to show that hardly anything of what Joel specified happened on the Day of Pentecost. None of it happened at the DOJ. A lot of it happened during the early years of the church. All of … Continue reading
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The Earth Abideth Forever
The Earth Abideth Forever In order for this world to have any pertinence to God’s plan, there has to be continuity between this world and the next. If Jesus comes, creates a clone of you from what He remembers about … Continue reading
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Response to 50 Questions Posed to Literalists by a Preterist
Response to 50 Questions Posed to Literalists by a Preterist 1. Matthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be … Continue reading
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Is the Day of Jacob’s Trouble Near?
I have written before regarding “the time of Jacob’s trouble” (Jer 30:7), but how do we know that Jeremiah’s prophecy has any relevance for today? Obviously, current events would have to fit precisely with Bible prophecy, and that is what … Continue reading
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