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A Short Explanation Of Some Of The Terms Used In Biblical Prophecy. Why Study Biblical Prophecy?
The prophetic Scriptures are the written record of what God through the prophets declared to mankind would happen even to the end of this earth’s history. Since those divine declarations were based upon what God had planned and purposed for history, no one can understand God’s purpose for history apart from the study of biblical prophecy. The Dating of Revelation
The argument has been made that If Revelation was written in the final decade of the first century (the traditional view), then its prophecies probably do not concern the destruction of Jerusalem, an event that would have already taken place. On the other hand, if Revelation was written before A.D. 70, then a case could be made that it describes chiefly those events leading up to Jerusalem's fall. However in the light of the Hebrew view of prophecy it really does not matter all that much... but for those that are interested. End Time Revival Or End Time Apostasy?
In this age of great apostasy the one thing the church needs above all else is revival. However while the Bible speaks lot about end-time apostasy ("When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth" Luke 18:8), what does it say, if anything, about end-time revival. 
The Great Christian Hope What Was the Message of Jesus?
If you were to ask the average person what Jesus' preached - even the average Christian - you'd no doubt hear something about love: "Jesus taught about love. He said we should all love each other." While it is true that love figured prominently in the message of Jesus, it was not the core of his proclamation and didn't get Him crucified. Neither the Romans nor the Jewish authorities would have been particularly bothered by a Jewish prophet who ran around telling people to love God and people. The Second Coming of Jesus
The Details are In The Bible The Intermediate State
The one fact that is taught by both the Gospels and Paul is that the righteous dead - believers - are with Christ in the presence of God, awaiting the resurrection. However there are more than a few clues as to the state of the unrighteous dead. The Great Christian Hope Of Glorification
If you don't know very much about the "good things" God has in store for you, it doesn't seem like you will be able to have very much hope. A general overview of what happens in glorification, and an
in-depth look at the nature of our resurrection bodies. The Christian Hope: Life in the Land of the Promise Made to Abraham
The message of Jesus' famous beatitude, "Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the land" (Mat. 5:5) can no longer be heard above the din of endless funeral sermons announcing that the dead have gone to heaven! In one of the most solemn declarations of all time the Almighty God promised to give to
Abraham an entire country yet traditional Christian theology has almost no interest in the land
promised to Abraham. Heaven Heaven
A fascinating look at the question of whether there will be time and space in Heaven. The Truth About Heaven
What is Heaven really like? Is Heaven even something we should spend much time thinking about? Or should we relegate thoughts of Heaven to the dusty corners of our mind, lest we render ourselves of little earthly good? The Bema or Judgment Seat of Christ
Unfortunately many Christians, draw the conclusion that since all our sins have been forgiven, our works cannot possibly be considered at the judgment Seat of Christ.. Not true according to I Corinthians 3:9-13
Rewards in Heaven
Apparently there are those that will make it to heaven, but who have earned little or no additional
rewards. Hell What and Where is Hell?
The importance of the subjects of Heaven and Hell cannot possibly be over stated, since one or the other is the final, unalterable and eternal destination of every one of us. If salvation is deliverance from Hell, then Hell must be thoroughly understood! The study is not an easy one. On the surface there appears to be an enormous amount of conflicting arguments, with both sides presenting seemingly compelling Scriptural evidence… The deeper one delves into the subject the less persuasive the argument in favor of the traditional view become. The doctrine of the duration of Hell has been so strongly held throughout the history of Christianity that few have dared to challenge it. Adding to the reluctance has been the fact that most modern challenges have come from the cults. Thus, a person who dares to question the traditional viewpoint runs the risk of being labeled a cultist.
The Signs The Signs Of The Times
Many people believe there is nothing that can be known about the timing of the Lord's return because Jesus said He would return like a thief in the night. But Paul makes it clear in 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 that Jesus' statement does not apply to believers: "But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you like a thief. However the prophet Daniel warned centuries ago that only the ‘wise’ would be able to understand the prophecies. End Time Revival or Apostasy?
In this age of great apostasy the one thing the church needs above all else is revival. However while the Bible speaks lot about end-time apostasy ("When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth" Luke 18:8), what does it say, if anything, about end-time revival. As It Was In The The Days Of Noah
It is very important that we understand what our Lord meant when he said, "As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be in the days of the coming of the Son of Man," Luke 17:26. (cf, Matt 24:37). Our Lord linked these two epochs together and said that one is the parallel of the other. If we are living in the days immediately preceding the return of Jesus Christ we shall find similar conditions to the days of Noah, therefore to know what to expect one must focus on the questions.. Who were these sons of God? What kind of beings did these strange things? This Generation
Matthew chapter 24 has been a very difficult chapter for many people to understand. Much of the confusion in interpreting the predictions of Jesus recorded in Matthew 24 and the parallel passages arises from the failure to see that the disciples asked and Jesus answered two questions: one, concerning the fall of Jerusalem; the other, concerning His second coming. Includes The Menace of Radical Preterism The Abomination of Desolation
Jesus predicted one particular sign that will stand as the beginning of the end times...Could this sign be completely different from what we have long believed? Grab A Hose
We are fixated on last-days prophecy as if we need to convince ourselves that Jesus really is coming back. We study the fig tree, the four-horsemen, the bear from the north, six-six-six, the mark of the beast, and try and figure out just when all hell is going to break loose on the earth. All the while the world is on fire as we sit around and try and figure out how long it will take for the fire-truck to make it down our street. You see, we really don’t believe what we say we believe. If we did, we would be spending more time rescuing our valuables (friends) and making sure that no one was left in the burning house (America). Instead we store up greater riches, buy bigger houses, pray for greater financial blessings, and build bigger churches. We act as if the church building is a rapture bus-stop. The Wrath of God The Wrath of God 1 The Wrath of God 2
The Bible labours the point in both Old and New Testament that God is good to those who trust Him and is terrible to those who do not. Both Testaments emphasize the reality and terror of God’s wrath. Today’s powerless, sickly sweet, sentimental ‘Easy Christianity’ has chosen to babble on and on about the goodness and love of God but totally ignore (to our peril) His wrath and judgment. What Is The Great Tribulation?
The prophets of old who were never wrong predicted certain events that have not happened yet. They predicted a time described as a Great Tribulation, a time that will be marked by terrible worldwide trouble or "tsuris" such as this planet has never seen. Such tsuris you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy! Y'shua also spoke of this terrible time. Coming Calamities: Does God Offer Protection?
Regional skirmishes and isolated outbreaks of terror may not seem to be high risks for the world's population at large. However, we're already seeing that these specific incidents may draw the larger powers into attempting radical solutions for the threats and other problems they face. The Bible teaches that events will mushroom into a global melee with several powers fighting for control. The loss of life from the resulting wars, famines and pestilence is forecast in the book of Revelation to include a great part of the world's population. At a time known only to God, this present society will complete its irreversible, self-destructive path that will take it to the brink of annihilation. Where will you be when terror strikes the nations? Nuclear Weapons In The End Times?
Could it be that what John, a First Century man was describing things (in Revelation) that he had no knowledge of in the only terms he knew to use. The effects he portrays certainly seem to bear out an end of the age nuclear holocaust. The Seven Seals of Revelation
The seven seals, which exactly parallel the Olivet Discourse, are a description of the entire tribulation, ending with Christ's Kingdom. Jesus' description of the "beginning of sorrows," the "great tribulation," and His post-tribulation coming, complete with cosmic sign, are fulfilled in the same sequence in Revelation 6. The Order of the Book of Revelation
Among those who fall between a strict chronology and the idea of no sequence whatsoever, there are two major schools of thought concerning how to understand the order of the book of Revelation. The first is the view which sees the seals, trumpets, and bowls as sequential with some of the events in between as being interruptions of this order. The second view sees the seals, trumpets, and vials as all leading up to the end. 
The Rapture, The Resurrections And The Millennium The Rapture
To get an understanding that comes from God's word and not from our own expectations of God's plan, we need to see what each scriptural reference is really talking about. We need to establish what events take place for each verse and when they occur. What Paul and other New Testament writers taught. Whether the Rapture is a silent ‘secret’ event and unbelievers who are left behind will not be certain where vast multitudes have gone, Why it was never taught in any branch of the church prior to 1830 and finally whether It matter if Jesus comes before or after the tribulation. (Several Articles) How Many Resurrections Will There Be?
Although some Christians believe there will be only one general resurrection at the end of time, Scripture seems to speak of more than one resurrection. The first resurrection will be that of believers while the second resurrection will be that of unbelievers The Millenium
There are three main views regarding Jesus’ thousand year reign as found in Rev 20... The Antichrist Antichrists and The Antichrist
It might surprise many that John considered himself to be living in the last hour with contemporary "Antichrists” and that he saw the need to warn Christians about such individuals. Many consider an "Antichrist” to be a person who is "against” Christ. If that were the case, it would seem odd that any Christian would be fooled by such a person. However, careful study of the Scriptures reveals that Antichrists are subtle. They actually present a message which appeals to many Christians. Includes The Lessons of Hitler’s Amazing Rise To Power!
"Five years prior to Adolf Hitler becoming German Chancellor the National Socialists were considered almost a joke, rejected by 97% of German voters..." A Powerful World Leader
The striking number of attempts to identify the Antichrist should at least give us a sense of caution before deciding what or who ‘he’ will be. Speculation adds nothing to our knowledge and tends to discredit the entire teaching, particularly in the eyes of the unbeliever. In 2 Thess:2 Paul is very clear that The Antichrist is being restrained, and when the restraint is lifted... there he'll be... The Mark And Number Of The Beast Symbol of Bondage
While it is entirely possible that The Mark Of The Beast is a literal financial identification, such as an implanted computer chip, it seems more likely that this mark is symbolic.
Who Are The Two Witnesses? In The Spirit Of Moses and Elijah?
It is entirely logical to believe that the Two Witnesses come in the spirit of Moses and Elijah and function as their predecessors simply because this is exactly what the church needs today. An Elijah to confront the prophets of Baal and a Moses to lead the people from slavery. (The bricks of Egypt have been replaced with the mansions of the multi-millionaire evangelists and there is no shortage of false prophets).
Who Is The Restrainer? The Restrainer
Who or What Restrains the "Mystery of Iniquity?"
Assuming the restrainer is the Holy Spirit and that He goes to Heaven when he is "taken out of the way." is to suppose something not stated by Paul. The passage does not say who the restrainer is, nor does it say where the restrainer goes. |