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Understanding “Kingdom of Heaven” and “Kingdom of God” Without Dividing the Gospel
The apostles repeatedly affirm that there is one Lord, one faith, and one gospel grounded in the saving work of Christ. The purpose of this article, therefore, is not merely to define two phrases (Kingdom of God and Kingdom of Heaven), but to examine how the New Testament actually uses kingdom language and to demonstrate that these expressions do not introduce a new redeemer or a new plan of salvation.

Brent Madaris
Mar 147 min read


Spurgeon, Darby, and Israel: Why Biography Is a Poor Substitute for Biblical Interpretation
Before using biography to settle theological debates about Israel and prophecy, we need to ask a better question: What does Scripture actually teach? This article examines Spurgeon’s own words, historical context, and why biography is a poor substitute for biblical interpretation. When Polemics Replace Precision Recent social-media posts by a sitting U.S. Senator have sought to discredit dispensational theology by attacking a few of its historical figures—most notably John Ne

Brent Madaris
Jan 249 min read


Has the Church Replaced Israel? Answering Misused Scriptures and Rising Antisemitism
Antisemitism is increasing—even among professing Christians
Some online voices weaponize Scripture to deny Israel's ongoing place in God's plan.
A recent example labeled Christian support for Israel as "satanic," citing Matthew 21:43; Romans 9:6; and Galatians 3:29.
Such language reveals not only a misunderstanding of Scripture, but a heart posture Scripture itself rebukes. Sadly, these sentiments are becoming more common as antisemitism resurges and replacement theology s

Brent Madaris
Nov 18, 20255 min read


Who is the Woman of Revelation 17?
In recent years, a troubling trend has surfaced: some claim that “the woman” in Revelation 17–18 is Israel, using that as a pretext for antisemitic rhetoric. This is not only theologically unsound, but dangerously misleading.

Brent Madaris
Nov 7, 202514 min read


Covenant or Dispensation? The Battle for Biblical Consistency and Israel’s Future
In my previous article, The Scofield Controversy: The Rapture and the Resurgence of Reformed Revisionism, I addressed the rising hostility toward dispensationalism, the suspicion cast upon C. I. Scofield, and the growing anti-Israel sentiment among certain corners of modern theology. The discussion clearly struck a nerve. The controversy surrounding Scofield is not merely historical—it represents a deeper, ongoing debate about how we interpret Scripture, how we understand Isr

Brent Madaris
Oct 21, 20257 min read


Why Christians Should Bless the Jewish People: Recovering a Biblical Perspective in an Age of Rising Antisemitism
Antisemitism is rising again—even among those who claim Christ. But the Bible is clear: God’s covenant with Abraham has not expired, and His love for Israel endures. Christians are called to bless what God has blessed, pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and stand against the tide of hatred with truth and grace.

Brent Madaris
Oct 17, 20256 min read
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