Arnold genekowitsch fruchtenbaum born september 26, 1943 is a leading expert in messianic theology and the founder and director of ariel ministries, an organization which prioritizes the evangelization of jews in an effort to bring them to the view that jesus is the jewish messiah. In footsteps of the messiah, arnold fruchtenbaum has written perhaps the definitive commentary on end time theology. Footsteps of the messiah 9780914863090 by arnold g. First, the messiah would be cut off, and shall have nothing. You can find these book and more information on prophecydepot. In structure, the book of genesis is a series of eleven family histories compiled and edited by moses. Looking at interpreting and understanding gospel narratives. Looking at interpreting and understanding gospel narratives arnold fruchtenbaum. One of the popular devices for trying to accommodate the evolutionary ages of the geologists and astronomers in the creation record of the bible has been the gap theory also called the ruinandreconstruction theory.
Fruchtenbaum s exegesis allows gods word to make its own case for a literal interpretation of the bible. Then shall he kill the goat of the sinoffering, that is for the people, and bring his blood within the veil, and do with his blood as he did with the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it upon the mercyseat, and before the mercyseat. Rabbinical theories taught that the messiah, because he had the name of god himself. He has taken each section of scripture from both testaments dealing with the war of ezekiel 38, the last week of daniel also known as the tribulation period. Ones view of israel is key in determining ones theology, and this groundbreaking study scrutinizes beliefs that tend to confuse the identities of both israel and the church. The 70th week details will be in bill salus next book called tribulation road. Fruchtenbaums grammatical, historicalgeographical approach to scriptures from a jewish perspective provides the. Fruchtenbaums most popular book is footsteps of the messiah. Following this, the standard events of cosmic evolution took. Arnold answers with founder and director of ariel ministries, dr. The gap theory arose when modern science began to argue for an ancient earth and universe. Premillennialists have often been criticized for basing their belief in a millennium entirely on one passage of scripture, revelation 20. Apocalypse road puts gap between rapture and daniels 70th.
Bill salus and i believe there is a gap between the rapture and the start of the 70th week of years that remains to be fulfilled by israel. He has taken each section of scripture from both testaments dealing with the war of ezekiel 38, the last week of daniel also known as the tribulation period, armageddon, and the millennial kingdom. The purpose of this paper is to show that the gap theory is false and that it provides a breeding ground for error, science fiction, and new age heresy. The gap theory did not arise merely from a study of scripture, it arose to solve the problem of the bible and time. With the rise of young earth creationism, the gap theory was simply pushed to the background and ridiculed as a past effort to satisfy the claims of modern evolutionary science. The usual title found in the scriptures for the shechinah glory is. Arnold fruchtenbaum archives the prophecy watchers. Discount prices on books by arnold fruchtenbaum, including titles like yeshua. The third installment of ariels bible commentary series by dr. Arnold fruchtenbaum books list of books by arnold fruchtenbaum. As such, the course will include the study of such doctrines as the depravity of man, the gospel of righteousness, the. I found the majority of the book to be insync with typical pretribulational dispensationalism.
And out of whack creation scientism by michael pearl. A study of the sequence of prophetic events by arnold fruchtenbaum. Apocalypse road puts gap between rapture and daniels 70th week. For any christian confused about israels place in the plan of god along with the church, israelology is a book that must be read and kept as a reference source. Although fruchtenbaum views the conditions of genesis 1. While the content of the abrahamic covenant is found in several parts of the book of genesis, the sealing and signing of. If people are really able to make moral, meaningful decisions, then somehow they must be able to act against gods will.
Using the book of revelation as an end time road map, dr. The gap theory doesnt just insert a gap of time in order to give room for geological eras. Fruchtenbaum in structure, the book of genesis is a series of eleven family histories, or toldots, compiled and edited by moses. Hes at and theres a book called the gap is not a theory by jack w. Gap theory, including merrill unger, vernon mcgee, and arnold. Thomas aquinas, billy graham, john hagee, arnold fruchtenbaum, john ankerberg, chuck missler. Michael pearl details many of their beliefs in this book.
Fruchtenbaums superb exegesis of it, the footsteps of the messiah. Arnold fruchtenbaum was born in 1943 in siberia, russia after his jewish father falsely accused of being a nazi spy when he fled poland from hitler was released from a communist prison. The law of the messiah contains all the commandments applicable to a new testament believer. Throughout the vivid detail provided in genesis, dr. Gap theory, including merrill unger, vernon mcgee, and arnold fruchtenbaum. An historical and geographical study guide of israel by arnold fruchtenbaum a must for israeli. If people are really able to make moral, meaningful decisions, then somehow they. In structure, the book of genesis is a series of eleven family histories, or toldots, compiled and edited by moses. This phrase clearly shows that a gap of time exists between the second and third subdivisions, that is, between the sixtyninth seven and the seventieth seven. Ariel ministries ariel ministries exists in order to.
Fruchtenbaum s masterful book, written over a year period to earn his ph. However, in the limited time i had available, i did find the following better known dispensationalists of today who dont subscribe to the gap theory. If you feel the lord messiah would have you be a part of this ministry through a financial gift, please thank you. What has been called the gap theory was a popular and consistent explanation of the first chapter of genesis among fundamental, evangelistic christians up through the mid1900s. Arnold fruchtenbaum is one of these pretrib teachers who holds to the gap theory. Fruchtenbaum and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is a fascinating journey with many details that illuminate the life of the messiah of israel. Fruchtenbaum, one of the foremost authorities on the nation of israel, is a messianic believer and founder and director of ariel ministries, a texasbased organization dedicated to evangelism and discipleship of jewish people. Also the ariel ministries series on christology by dr. Did the flood begin the day noah entered the ark or seven. I believe that arnold fruchtenbaum also holds to this view although i dont know if its referenced in his books. According to gary stearman and the author of genesis in 3d, c. Fruchtenbaum deals with all the texts used by replacement theologians and does an excellent job refuting the erroneous exegesis of these passages.
Oct 06, 20 the rapture of the church is not a theory invented by man, and the church will not go through the tribulation, christianity, 39 replies a personal study of the pretribulation rapture, christianity, 61 replies dr. Fruchtenbaum and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. What makes it unique is that arnold fruchtenbaum writes from the view of a messianic jew. To make this and other resources available, ariel ministries relies upon donations from people like you. Few doctrines can be considered more fundamental than the nature, character and works of messiah. The missing link in systematic theology revised hardcover. Volume 1 of arnold fruchtenbaum s study about yeshua takes us deep into the second temple and rabbinic jewish background that helps to explain this unique first century figure. Arnold fruchtenbaum, ariel ministries what exactly is the nature and content of the unpardonable sin or the blasphemy of the holy spirit.
This fact alone should make the entire theory suspect. Why the gap theory wont work the institute for creation. Its an expensive book, but inside its 831 hardbound pages is a sound understanding of bible. I am unsure about other familiar dispensational names such as john walvoord, dwight pentecost, charles. And out of whack creation scientism by michael pearl a common sense and. The flood did not come the same day that noah entered the ark. Fruchtenbaum was born in siberia after his father was released from a communist prison there.
In the course of answering this question, a second one arises. Fruchtenbaum has 46 books on goodreads with 1548 ratings. A reply to arnold fruchtenbaum on the identity of the fifth seal martyrs. Biblical revelations best intelligible exposition by a customer dr. The purpose of this article is to defend the prewrath rapture of the church as it. He shows from the law, the prophets and the writings. Two sources that may help is the online sermons of robert dean among others. It was an attempt to harmonize the lengthy time periods, or ages, with genesis. This book is one of the best on the subject of the messiah that i have read.
Fruchtenbaum is a messianic believer and founder and director of ariel ministries, a texasbased organization dedicated to evangelism. Fruchtenbaum s most popular book is footsteps of the messiah. Dispensationalism and the gap theory bible prophecy blog. Discover book depositorys huge selection of arnold g fruchtenbaum books online. One of ariel ministries most influential board members, dr. The life of messiah from a jewish perspective by dr. Even though many believers have not heard of the gap theory, they are studying books and using. Arnold fruchtenbaum exposes the events of the book of revelation in the best related links to footsteps of the messiah by arnold g. The missing link in systematic theology revised hardcover on.
The rapture of the church is not a theory invented by man, and the church will not go through the tribulation, christianity, 39 replies a personal study of the pretribulation rapture, christianity, 61 replies dr. While there was no gap of time between the first and second subdivisions of the seventy sevens, there is a gap of time between the second and third subdivisions. Gap theorists hold that the need for a recreation, as they interpret genesis chapter one, is based on the loss of plants, animal life and surface features of the alleged prior creation due to a worldwide, complete, catastrophic judgment imposed upon the earth as a result of the fall of one called lucifer. Fruchtenbaum weaves the prophetic writings of the hebrew scriptures and messiah s teachings to reveal god s plan for the future of israel and the world. Charles ryrie see the ryrie study bible, arnold fruchtenbaum, and robert lightner. Discount prices on books by arnold g fruchtenbaum, including titles like dispensationalism tomorrow and beyond. With the help of the israeli underground in 1947, the fruchtenbaum family escaped from behind the iron curtain to germany, where they were confined to british displaced persons camps. The law of moses has been abolished and believers are now under a new law. Fruchtenbaum using the book of revelation as an end time road map, dr. Oct 26, 2015 looking at interpreting and understanding gospel narratives arnold fruchtenbaum.
The footsteps of the messiah arnold fruchtenbaum the. I read the book based on the subject and came away learning about other areas of interest as well. S ince the whole concept of a dying messiah is so foreign to modern judaism, although it was once a part of judaism, there is a question that must be answered. Fruchtenbaums book, the footsteps of the messiah, is a very, very detailed study of the prophecies concerning the end times, the millenial kingdom and the eternal state. Ariel ministries midrashpesher is a principle in rabbinic hermeneutics that often seems to go against the plain meaning of the text, which seems to contradict the historicalgrammatical interpretation of a text. Fruchtenbaums exegesis allows gods word to make its own case for a literal interpretation of the bible. May 28, 2017 bill salus and i believe there is a gap between the rapture and the start of the 70th week of years that remains to be fulfilled by israel. Arnold genekowitsch fruchtenbaum born september 26, 1943 is a leading expert in messianic theology and the founder and director of ariel ministries, an organization which prioritizes the evangelization of jews in an effort to bring them to the view that jesus is the. Lovik, arnold fruchtenbaums book, footsteps of the messiah. If you feel the lord messiah would have you be a partner in this ministry through financial support, please go to ariel ministries giving. Based upon a faulty definition as to what it meant by the midrash and pesher principal.
This course will consist of an indepth study of the book of romans to examine its doctrines relating to the gospel. Fruchtenbaum works his way through the old testament following the first century jewish arrangement of the books, the arrangement that jesus was familiar with. As a boy in nazareth, he attended a jewish synagogue where he memorized the jewish scriptures. Arnold fruchtenbaum yeshua was born into a jewish household in a jewish community.
I want to comment on his deeplyflawed defense of it. But for the nation, there would be no more signs except one. Fruchtenbaum, the messianic bible study collection tustin, ca. In this issue we begin a new series, on the books that comprise the old. May 05, 2019 two sources that may help is the online sermons of robert dean among others. Bible prophecy second coming of jesus christ facebook.