Written by Philip Mauro (1859-1952). A KINGDOM “NOT OF THIS WORLD” When the Lord Jesus Christ and His forerunner, John the Baptist, were publicly announcing in the hearing of many thousands of people that the Kingdom of heaven was “at hand,” that is, about to be introduced, what actually was at hand was this present … Continue reading Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Conclusion
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Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 5
Written by Philip Mauro (1859-1952) THE TRUE WITNESS We come lastly to John’s account, where facts are mentioned which will help us comprehend the positive and uncompromising judgment of Pilate that the Lord was wholly innocent of any word or act contrary to the rule and authority of Caesar. One peculiarity about this strange judicial … Continue reading Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 5
Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 4
Written by Philip Mauro (1859-1952). CHRIST BEFORE PILATE Matthew does not record the beginning of the proceedings before Pilate, nor does Mark: but Luke supplies the important facts — “And the whole multitude of them arose and led Him unto Pilate. And they began to accuse Him, saying, we found this fellow PERVERTING THE NATION … Continue reading Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 4
Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 3
Written by Philip Mauro (1859-1952). CHRIST BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN The Jewish law, divinely given in its marvellous completeness many centuries before the Roman Empire came into existence, was scrupulously careful in its safeguards against miscarriage of justice where human life was at stake. Particularly was their law rigorous in respect to the matter of evidence. … Continue reading Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 3
Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 2
More about Philip Mauro (1859-1952), the author of this writing: It was Mauro who prepared the legal case that was argued by William Jennings Bryan in the Tennessee - Scopes trial in 1925. It is often forgotten that the proponents of evolution were defeated in this case. Mauro wrote a book, entitled Evolution at the … Continue reading Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 2
Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 1
This is the first installment of a booklet written by Philip Mauro and first published around 100 years ago. Mr Mauro was a prominent US lawyer, who embraced dispensationalism at the beginning of his Christian life but then saw the inconsistencies in that teaching. He wrote a number of books on the subject, which today … Continue reading Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 1
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