"Inconsistencies are the way of man. Politicians are inconsistent; they
often promise one thing and do another, depending on how the political
winds are blowing. The testimony of a murderer is often inconsistent
with the evidence that is presented.
Even medical science is inconsistent with its own declarations. The conventional
wisdom years ago was to stay in bed for two weeks after major surgery to heal
properly. Today, most patients are required to be up and around the same day.
I recall the time I was speaking to a young dispensationalist who was
convinced that the “two...in the field; the one...taken, and the other
left” was clearly the Rapture. I graciously shared with him that he was
anticipating revelation. That is, he was taking something he had learned
from Paul’s writings and was superimposing it on the Lord’s teaching about
His Second Coming.
I pointed out to him that his view was inconsistent with the context of
Matthew_24. When I inquired who was removed from the earth in the
days of Noah, the believer or the unbeliever, he was speechless.
Unlike man, the Word of God is never inconsistent with Itself, even
though It may appear to be at times. God is omniscient; therefore,
His Word is like a finely woven tapestry from beginning to end.
A friend in Christ once wrote to me about an observation he had made
from the gospel according to Matthew: Here’s one that will probably stump
you—it has me! Matthew states that the “blood money” that was used to
purchase the potter’s field after Judas hanged himself was in fulfillment
of “...that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet” (Matt. 27:8-10).
I’ve searched the Book of Jeremiah thoroughly and I am sorry to report, it’s
not there. He’s right! A few years ago he would have had me over a barrel
on this one. But recently, I did some research on this portion and discovered
the solution to the problem staring me in the face.
Normally, the Gospel writers state, “as it is written...,” such as we have in
the case of John the Baptist (Compare Luke_3:4,5 & Isa. 40:3,4). However,
Matthew does not say that which was fulfilled was written.
Instead, Jeremiah is said to have spoken these words, which the Spirit of
God revealed to the apostle by a special revelation. This is another thread
of inspiration that is carefully interwoven throughout The Scriptures
(II Tim. 3:16; II Pet. 1:21).
Indeed, The Book you hold in your hand is The Word of God!
"
(P Sadler)
GRACE And Peace...
often promise one thing and do another, depending on how the political
winds are blowing. The testimony of a murderer is often inconsistent
with the evidence that is presented.
Even medical science is inconsistent with its own declarations. The conventional
wisdom years ago was to stay in bed for two weeks after major surgery to heal
properly. Today, most patients are required to be up and around the same day.
I recall the time I was speaking to a young dispensationalist who was
convinced that the “two...in the field; the one...taken, and the other
left” was clearly the Rapture. I graciously shared with him that he was
anticipating revelation. That is, he was taking something he had learned
from Paul’s writings and was superimposing it on the Lord’s teaching about
His Second Coming.
I pointed out to him that his view was inconsistent with the context of
Matthew_24. When I inquired who was removed from the earth in the
days of Noah, the believer or the unbeliever, he was speechless.
Unlike man, the Word of God is never inconsistent with Itself, even
though It may appear to be at times. God is omniscient; therefore,
His Word is like a finely woven tapestry from beginning to end.
A friend in Christ once wrote to me about an observation he had made
from the gospel according to Matthew: Here’s one that will probably stump
you—it has me! Matthew states that the “blood money” that was used to
purchase the potter’s field after Judas hanged himself was in fulfillment
of “...that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet” (Matt. 27:8-10).
I’ve searched the Book of Jeremiah thoroughly and I am sorry to report, it’s
not there. He’s right! A few years ago he would have had me over a barrel
on this one. But recently, I did some research on this portion and discovered
the solution to the problem staring me in the face.
Normally, the Gospel writers state, “as it is written...,” such as we have in
the case of John the Baptist (Compare Luke_3:4,5 & Isa. 40:3,4). However,
Matthew does not say that which was fulfilled was written.
Instead, Jeremiah is said to have spoken these words, which the Spirit of
God revealed to the apostle by a special revelation. This is another thread
of inspiration that is carefully interwoven throughout The Scriptures
(II Tim. 3:16; II Pet. 1:21).
Indeed, The Book you hold in your hand is The Word of God!
"
(P Sadler)
GRACE And Peace...
