The Totality of Scripture
We must interpret all the Bible with all the Bible… in context.
See: The Fig Tree video at rev310.net – by Pete Garcia.
Pete made this video as a response to the Don Steward/Tom Hughes YouTube presentation titled: Something Big Is Happening! | LIVE with Tom Hughes & Don Stewart.
They also discuss Don Stewart’s “35 Common Mistakes About Last Days Bible Prophecy Cleared Up” (free book download/pdf).
Disclaimer: We agree with Pete Garcia‘s analysis where he disagrees with Steward and his interpretations of Scripture. OMG also does not agree with much of brother Don Steward’s teachings. He is “right on” with some teachings, and “sorely not on” with others. We do appear to be brothers in Christ, as Garcia points out 🙂
Pete Garcia rebuttal video
Swift Quick Notes of Garcia’s Rebuttal
taken from Pete Garcia’s analysis
from watching The Fig Tree video
Jesus and The Fig Tree as a symbol of Israel (per Jesus)
Luke 13:6-9 The Barren Tree
Matthew 21:18-22 The Barren Fig Tree. Curse of the fig tree – wrath of God
Mathew 24:32-35 Parable of the Fig Tree in the Olivet Discourse (on the Mount of Olives) – watch for it to bloom. “he would be about to return”
Old Testament References of The Fig Tree as a symbol of Israel: references that establish a precedent for Israel being represented by a fig tree
Hosea 9:10 “I saw your fathers (ancestors) as the first ripe fruit on the fig tree in its first season“
Jeremiah 24:1-10 Baskets of Figs and the Returnees “Like these good figs…”
Joel 1:7 “My fig tree.”
Judges 9 The Parables of the Trees …the other trees (other nations)
1945: UN was created (beginning with 51, 60, 99, 127, 154, 159… to 193 nations) — “other nations”. An explosion of nations, “other trees”.
The Fig Tree Parable studies by scholars
Dr. David Reagan (The Fig Tree Parable)
Clarence Larkin wrote extensively about “the fig tree” and states the following about the use of trees and plant symbolism in relation to Israel (written before the rebirth of Israel – he predicted the rebirth through cross-referencing Scriptures). Symbolism has meaning.
Dr. Walvoord’s Seven Mystery Kingdom Parables
Interpretations which Don Steward Voids
Don Steward voids many interpretations by the rules of his hermeneutics – such as:
*Double Reference passages (reading the context) would have to be thrown-out
- Hosea 11:1 At the time was about national Israel. Then about “my Son”…. Matthew 2:14
- Deuteronomy 18:18 Application to Joshua but then Acts 3:22; Acts 7:37… is about Christ.
*Biblical Numerology would have to be thrown-out
Numbers of special note such as: 3, 7, 10, 12, 40 – Judgement
*Dispensationalism teachings would have to be thrown-out
We can see from the NT that certain OT verses do not apply to modern day, but rather – to certain other periods of history (“dispensations”) where God choose various specific ways to interact with His creation, mankind. Over the period of 100s of years, over vast distances, God brought 40+ writers to… connect supernaturally with their writings — to create what we now have: The Bible.
For further review: See What is dispensationalism? It is an approach to biblical interpretation | from Carm.org
Dispensationalism is an approach to biblical interpretation which states that God uses different means of working with people (Israel and the Church) during different periods of history, usually seven chronologically successive periods. A Dispensation is, basically, a period of time that is distinguished from another period of time.
*The Seven Letters to the 7 Churches (Steward’s Mistakes #19 and 20)
Jesus taught the 7
Paul wrote 7 letters to the 7 churches… indicate more than being written to just those of that time
See: Dr. Walvoord’s Seven mystery kingdom parables
*Eschatology is connected all over Scripture
Here we see more about the trees parables: Judges 9 – The Parables of the Trees …the other trees (other nations)
1945: UN (51, 60, 99, 127, 154, 159…to 193 nations) was created — “other nations” had empires, lots of land; and they broke apart. An explosion of nations, “other trees”
*A Generation
“this generation….” – which sees all these things. How long is a generation? 70-80 years?
Gives us a time frame, not a specific date.
Jesus was referring to the generation alive and observing the rebirth of Israel – which happened in 1948.
*Symbolism
Jesus Himself used the symbol of the fig tree – to refer to Israel.
Judges 9 – The Parables of the Trees …the other trees are symbols of the other nations
“Dispensation is, basically,
a period of time
that is distinguished from
another period of time.”
FOR MORE:
The Fig Tree …video at rev310.net – by Pete Garcia – a video response to the Don Steward/Tom Hughes presentation: Something Big Is Happening!
What is dispensationalism? It is an approach to biblical interpretation | What is dispensationalism? | | Dec 9, 2011 | Questions, Theology
50 Reasons Why We Are Living in the End Times! – By David Reagan
Forecasting prophecies as they growl and thunder over yonder!
Divine Mysteries Revealed by the Godman Jesus
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