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Alan Kurschner, Ph.D. is the founder of Eschatos Ministries, teaching Bible prophecy from a futurist, premillennial, prewrath perspective.

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Why the Great Tribulation Does NOT Span Over the Entire Church Age

Why the Great Tribulation Does NOT Span Over the Entire Church Age

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Dr. Alan Kurschner discussed historicism, which is the eschatological position that says the thrust of prophecy in the Olivet Discourse and Revelation was fulfilled in the span of the church age.

For example, they would say that the Great Tribulation was not fulfilled in the first century, nor is it to be fulfilled in the future. Instead, it spans the entire church age (i.e., inter-advental). 

There are at least four reasons why Historicism is not a valid interpretation.

 

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The Fifth Seal Is Not God’s Wrath

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Dr. Alan Kurschner discusses the weakness of pretribulation rapture theology concerning how the fifth seal relates (or does not relate) to Paul's promise in 1 Thessalonians 5:9 about believers not having to experience the day of the Lord's … [Continue reading] about The Fifth Seal Is Not God’s Wrath

Why the Structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse Matters

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Dr. Alan Kurschner talked about the key issue to the structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse: the relationship between vv. 9–14 and verse 15ff. He first talked about the disciples’ questions about the sign of the parousia (second coming) and the … [Continue reading] about Why the Structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse Matters

The Church WILL Face the Mark of the Beast

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Dr. Alan Kurschner explained the larger context to the question of what is the nature of the apostasia ("apostasy"). Then he surveyed four views on the identification of the apostasy. “Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not … [Continue reading] about The Church WILL Face the Mark of the Beast

Matthew 10:23 Refers to Jesus’s FUTURE Coming

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Dr. Alan Kurschner explained why the reference to the “Son of Man comes” in Matthew 10:23 refers to Jesus’s future second coming, not his first coming. “Whenever they persecute you in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not … [Continue reading] about Matthew 10:23 Refers to Jesus’s FUTURE Coming

How Does the Battle of Armageddon Relate to the Second Coming of Jesus? – Session 4 of 4 (Alan Kurschner)

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Dr. Alan Kurschner posted the last session from the Minnesota Bible Prophecy Conference on "Understanding the Battle of Armageddon," April 26, 2025, in St. Paul, MN. The speakers were Alan Kurschner and Ryan Habbena. This is part 4 of a 4-part … [Continue reading] about How Does the Battle of Armageddon Relate to the Second Coming of Jesus? – Session 4 of 4 (Alan Kurschner)

When Does the Battle Take Place and Who Is Involved? – Session 3 of 4 (Alan Kurschner)

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Dr. Alan Kurschner posted the audio from the Minnesota Bible Prophecy Conference on "Understanding the Battle of Armageddon," April 26, 2025, in St. Paul, MN. The speakers were Alan Kurschner and Ryan Habbena. This is part 3 of 4 sessions. Dr. … [Continue reading] about When Does the Battle Take Place and Who Is Involved? – Session 3 of 4 (Alan Kurschner)

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