Interesting.....
Hank Hanegraaff’s Conference On Preterism And Replacement Theology...
You do not have to listen to many teachers very long before you are able to determine whether or not they hold to Replacement Theology. In brief, Replacement Theology is the belief that the Church has replaced Israel in every blessing. However, one should point out that those who hold to this erroneous view only attribute Israel’s blessings to the Church, they shy away from any judgements. Replacement Theology is a shining example of poor Biblical interpretation....
It all culminated to a head when Hanegraaff stated with authority that Israel was the Harlot of Revelation, particularly Jerusalem.....
Israel and Replacement Theology
Partial Preterist advocates believe that ethnic Israel, the natural prodigy of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, no longer has any significance in prophetic matters. Kenneth Gentry wrote, “We believe that the international Church has superseded for all times national Israel as the institution for the administration of divine blessing to the world.” (1.)
It is a zealous passion for the Church and the Cross that causes Preterists to reject the idea of a restored Israel in her relationship with God. Preterist Gary DeMar stated, “There is nothing in Jesus’ teaching in this Gospel [of Matthew] which suggests that after this period of judgment [in 70 AD] there will be a restoration. Does the Bible, especially the New Testament, predict that the temple will be rebuilt? It does not. To make the temple of stone a permanent structure in the light of Jesus’ atoning work would be a denial of the Messiah and His redemptive mission.” (2.)
This replacement of the nation of Israel with the Church carries with it many troubling aspects, some that can be traced throughout history. .....
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