Biblical Theological Studies

The following documents are designed to show how the covenants and promises, originally uttered to Israel, find their progressive fulfillment in the total program of God.  In particular, attention is given to the theme of the Kingdom of God as the grand culmination of God's program.

        Part 1:  Dispensations and the Fulfillment of the New Covenant
                          in Regard to the Church

        Part 2:  Israel's Fulfillment and the Culmination of the Covenant
                         Promises in the Messianic Kingdom

        Chart:  God's Historical Program of Salvation and "The People of God"

Thoughts on Election and Predestination:

        Click the icon to the left for an introduction to divine election and predestination

Israel:  Past, Present, and Future

    An Evaluation and Refutation of Replacement Theology
              A defense of the fact that God is not finished with Israel; the Church does not replace Israel.
              A presentation at Bethel Bible Church presented 9.20.2024.

                  Powerpoint for the above presentation (9.20.2024)

                  Video for the above presentation (9.20.2024)

    What is God Doing with Israel Today?
             A presentation at Bethel Bible Church presented 3.6.2024 in light of the Oct 7 2023 events.

                  Powerpoint for the above presentation (3.6.2024)

                  Video for the above presentation (3.6.2024)

    What is God Doing with Israel in the Future?
             A presentation at Bethel Bible Church presented 3.20.2024 in light of the Oct 7 2023 events.

                  PowerPoint for the above presentation (3.20.2024)

                  Video for the above presentation (3.20.2024)

Refuting the False Teachings of the Hebrew Roots Movement:

        Click the icon to the left to open a discussion page regarding the Hebrew Roots movement

The following are miscellaneous theological studies:

        An Analysis of the Reformation of Jeroboam I and Its Effect Upon the Northern Kingdom of Israel
             (a study in 1 Kings)

        Source Analysis of the Old Testament

        An Evaluation of the Deuteronomistic Theory

        Seeing Old Testament National Promises in Light of New Covenant Fulfillment
                [A Study of the Use of Quotations From Hosea 1–2 in Romans 9:25-26]

        Eschatological Systems

Charts summarizing Old Testament themes and theology:

        Chart:  Overview of the Old Testament 

        Chart:  Themes of the Old Testament