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The Art of Asking Questions

This time, Bennett held a roundtable Q&A, addressing questions such as "Is the nation of Israel considered God's people today?" and "What is Preterism and why do preterists believe the way they do?" This video (a long-form discussion lasting 1 hour, and 9 minutes) explores the theological necessity of asking specific, challenging questions to drive deeper understanding and study of the Bible. The session focuses heavily on contextual interpretation of scripture, primarily discussing complex topics from the Old Testament prophets and the Apostle Paul's epistles. Here is a summary of the key questions and topics discussed: The Value of Questioning The initial premise sets up the main theme: asking questions—and writing them down—is a crucial spiritual discipline. It motivates believers to "start digging" into the Bible, which is how God guides them to answers. The discussion emphasizes that theological study should lead to practical, faith-building experiences, such as the personal account shared of an instantaneous moment of pain relief while hearing a verse on God's sufficient grace. The Nature of the Believer's Spirit A segment of the discussion addresses the relationship between the human spirit and the Holy Spirit, often raised when studying passages like Galatians 5 (the flesh vs. the spirit) and Romans 8. Key Focus: The discussion centers on whether a believer's spirit is distinct from the Spirit of Christ dwelling within them. Conclusion: The group concluded that a believer's spirit is not their own. By citing Romans 8:11, they show that God, "He that raised up Christ from the dead," will also "quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwells in you." The Status of Israel (A Major Topic) The largest portion of the video is dedicated to the status of Israel as God’s people today, using the prophetic book of Hosea and Paul's writing in Romans 9-11. Israel "Not My People": The discussion uses Hosea 1:9 (where God calls Israel Lo-ammi, meaning "not my people") to argue that Israel, as a nation, has been temporarily set aside. This period began after Israel rejected the testimony of Christ through the Holy Spirit (symbolized by the stoning of Stephen in Acts 7). The Age of Grace: This setting aside opened the door for the [planned] current "Age of Grace," where the promise of salvation is sent to the Gentiles. The passage from Romans 11 is cited, where Paul asks, "Hath God cast away his people? God forbid." This confirms that God still has a future plan for Israel. Prophecy Fulfillment: The group contrasts this dispensational view with Preterism (the belief that all biblical prophecy has already been fulfilled), and discusses Ezekiel 36, emphasizing that the physical gathering of Israel is distinct from their spiritual transformation and final cleansing, which has yet to be fulfilled. Reading Scripture in Context: The video stresses the necessity of proper context in interpreting the Bible. The discussion wraps up using 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 to show that while God sanctifies the believer's whole "spirit and soul and body," the next verse assures that "Faithful is he that calls you, who also will do it," confirming that our sanctification is God's work, not a burden on the believer. If YOU have questions, please contact us at www.DenverGrace.org