Anyone familiar with the attacks on Covenant Eschatology by the Dominionist (Postmillennial) camp, knows that one of the chief charges against the true preterist view is that it is not creedal, and is not the view of the church historically. Now, make no mistake, I readily acknowledge that this is true. The real question however is, what does this prove?…
Category: Responding to the Critics
Joel McDurmon-Dominionism- and the Multiple Fulfillment of Prophecy– #3
Joel McDurmon and the Multiple Fulfillment of Prophecy– #3 Don K. Preston D. Div. In the first of this series, I noted the following: At the 2011 Prophecy Conference sponsored by American Vision, of Powder Springs, GA., Joel McDurmon presented a speech entitled “Double Fulfillment: Double Cross.” In that presentation he examined the Dispensational practice and claim that Bible prophecy…
A Response to Thomas Ice
DO PRETERISTS “SPIRITUALIZE” BIBLE PROPHECY? Don K. Preston Thomas Ice, an outspoken critic of Covenant Eschatology, says, “Preterists,…overall tend to allegorize key texts (i.e. Matthew 24:29-31). Allegorization occurs when an interpreter brings into a text a meaning, based on ideas, from outside the text. Thus, their interpretation cannot be supported from a normal reading of the words and phrases.”…
Some Thoughts On Joel McDurmon and the Preterist Movement
My friend William Bell (www.allthingsfulfilled.com) has submitted an excellent comment on the recent postings by Joel McDurmon, who I debated in July, 2012. DVDs and Mp3s of that debate are available here. William’s assessment and comments are worth reading and considering, so, take a read! ******************************* We continue to hear from some that Covenant Eschatology, Full Preterism, or Fulfilled Bible…
Response to a Book Review: Two Guys and the Bible Respond to Glenn Edmiston
I want to remind everyone that this upcoming Tuesday (Nov. 13, 2012) William Bell and I will continue our discussion of a recent article by Glenn Edmiston, in which he reviewed Don K. Preston’s book The End of the Law: From Torah to Telos. Edmiston takes the position that the Law of Moses and God’s covenant relationship with Israel, ended…
Guest Article: A Triple Response to Thomas Ice on Zechariah 12-14
Thomas Ice, who seems to no longer be interested or willing to engage in formal public debate, nonetheless likes to shoot missles at the preterist view from behind his keyboard. Myself and others have shown the fallacy of Ice’s desperate arguments. Below is another example of a fine response and refutation of Thomas Ice’s illogical and unscriptural theology. I am…
Response #3 to Paul Gates' "Dishonest Don" Article
A Response to Paul Gates’ “Dishonest Don” Response #3 See our previous two articles #1, and #2 in which we expose Paul Gate’s scurrilous article as blatantly false and libelous. Paul Gates has not only falsely accused me of hiding my beliefs about the body of Christ, he likewise falsely charged me with Docetism. Gates defines Docetism as the doctrine…
What Does "Fulfill" Mean in Matthew 5:17-18?
Joel McDurmon on Matthew 5:17-18- #2 What Does “Fulfill” Mean? Don K. Preston D. Div. In my debate with Joel McDurmon, of American Vision, which was held in Ardmore, Ok. July 19-21, 2012, I repeatedly appealed to Jesus’ emphatic words in Matthew 5:17-18. The Lord said that not one jot or one tittle of Torah– the Law of Moses– would…
Response #2 to Paul Gates' Dishonest Don Article
Dishonest Don: Preston Get’s Caught! A Brief Response To Paul Gates – #2 On the Reign of Christ blog, Paul Gates posted an article with the title above. The article impugns my integrity in a variety of ways, so I want to address some of the issues and charges. This is the second and perhaps final response to Gates’ scurrilous…
A Response to Paul Gates': "Dishonest Don: Don Preston Get's Caught"– #1
Dishonest Don: Preston Get’s Caught! A Brief Response #1 On the Reign of Christ blog, Paul Gates posted an article with the title above. The article impugns my integrity in a variety of ways, so I want to address some of the issues and charges. Issue #1– Gates begins with the claim: “Hyperpreterist Don Preston has for a long time…