Just as the Israelites were encompassed with the pillar of cloud in the wilderness, New Testament saints are also surrounded by a “cloud.” Only, this cloud which surrounds us is “a cloud of witnesses” – the Old Testament saints whose faith and patience were just mentioned in the preceding chapter. Remember, some of these Old Testament saints experienced immense victory, …
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The Meaning Of Clouds & Judgment Language In The Bible
Just as the Israelites were encompassed with the pillar of cloud in the wilderness, New Testament saints are also surrounded by a “cloud.” Only, this cloud which surrounds us is “a cloud of witnesses” – the Old Testament saints whose faith and patience were just mentioned in the preceding chapter. Remember, some of these Old Testament saints experienced immense victory, while others experienced crushing defeat. In either case, they all bore noble testimony to God and received commendation from God for their faith. And these Old Testament saints now serve as witnesses for, or against us, as we seek to live by faith. They are compared to a “great” cloud because they encompass us on every side, and are many in number.
Covenant Theology, Postmil Eschatology, & The Substance Of Christ
It is not as though Old Testament saints received only victory, while New Testament saints receive only persecution. Virtually all Old Testament saints experienced some measure of victory, but with much defeat. And all New Testament saints experience some measure of defeat, but with an ever progressing amount of victory throughout the Gospel Age.
5 Doctrines That Stunt Sanctification
In this episode of Theology Applied, Pastor Joel Webbon is joined by the hosts of the King’s Hall Podcast to discuss a list 5 doctrines in order of most dangerous to least dangerous. Over the past 20-30 years or so, God sovereignly addressed several false doctrines that were not merely unbiblical, but heretical: Prosperity Gospel, Seeker-Sensitive, Roman Catholicism, & Liberal …
Figuring Out This Whole “Postmillennial-Theonomy-Covenant Thing”
Christians all over the world are starting to think about what it would look like to win the nations to Christ; a “mere-Christendom,” as some have called it. However, there’s a lot of theological heavy lifting that needs to be done if we’re going to make this work. *Both Pastor Joel and Pastor Jared acknowledge that several Credobaptist churches do …
Limited Atonement & 1689 Covenant Theology
Not a single drop of Christ’s blood will ever be found in hell. Likewise, not a single prayer of Christ’s intercession will ever be found to have been wasted on the non-elect. Jesus died to acquire your inheritance, and Jesus rose from the dead and ascended to the right hand of the Father in heaven to make sure you receive …
The Tabernacle, The Mercy Seat, & 1689 Federalism
The Tabernacle (and later the Temple) was constructed under the direction of Moses, according to the detailed instructions he received from God on Mount Sinia (or Mount Horeb). The “First Section” of the Tabernacle (the Holy Place), stands in distinction from the “Second Section” (the Most Holy Place, or the Holy of Holies). This is not meant to signify two …
The New Covenant | 100% Success Rate
Under the New Covenant, the will of God is written not just on tablets of stone, but on the minds and hearts of all God’s people. God not only replaces shadows with substance, but he also takes that substance and places it within his people. He writes it on our hearts. In other words, God does not merely lay his …
Have I Sinned So Much That I CANNOT Repent? | Hebrews 6:4-9
Did you know it is quite possible to be “enlightened,” to “taste of the heavenly gift [and] the goodness of the Word of God,” and even to “share in the Holy Spirit,” all while remaining an UNBELIEVER? In this short video, Pastor Joel Webbon provides a clear answer to one of the most frightening questions: Is repentance possible for someone who …
5 Doctrines Stunting The Church’s Maturity
In this episode of Theology Applied, Pastor Joel Webbon is joined by the hosts of the King’s Hall Podcast to discuss a list 5 doctrines in order of most dangerous to least dangerous. Over the past 20-30 years or so, God sovereignly addressed several false doctrines that were not merely unbiblical, but heretical: Prosperity Gospel, Seeker-Sensitive, Roman Catholicism, & Liberal …
Postmillennialism | Rejecting Dispensationalism
In this episode of Theology Applied, Gary DeMar, Founder of American Vision, makes a biblical case for Postmillennialism and explains why Christians should reject Dispensationalism as unbiblical.

