If someone denies the rapture event, then they need to be consistent and deny that Jesus was taken up into the sky. You cannot affirm the Ascension, while denying the rapture. “Then we who are alive, who are left, will be suddenly caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in […]
A couple quick updates…
This weekend is the Florida Bible Prophecy conference. I am looking forward to giving four talks on why the Bible does not teach that Jesus can return “at any moment.” I also answer the question what the Bible does teach on what our biblical posture should be in watching for the Lord’s second coming. Second, […]
The LORD has made a promise to Israel
“The LORD has made a promise to Israel. He promises it as the one who fixed the sun to give light by day and the moon and stars to give light by night. He promises it as the one who stirs up the sea so that its waves roll. He promises it as the one […]
6 Reasons Why Michael Is the Restrainer
1. Contemporary Jewish literature during Paul’s time viewed the characteristics of Michael having eschatological pre-eminence as the chief opponent of Satan and Restrainer of God’s people. 2. Michael is viewed as a celestial restrainer of God’s people in Daniel 10–12, the passage serving as the source for Paul’s exposition in 2 Thessalonians 2:3–8. 3. […]
Why Jesus’ Prophecy in Matthew 10:23 Refers to His Second Coming, NOT to His First Coming – Ep. 82
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/ep_82_Why_Jesus_Prophecy_in_Matthew_10_23_Refers_to_His_Second_Coming_NOT_to_His_First_Coming.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedIn this episode I gave a few reasons why I believe the reference to the “Son of Man comes” in Matthew 10:23 refers to Jesus’ future second coming, not his first coming. “Whenever they persecute you in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, […]
Two announcements…
This week’s episode of The Biblical Prophecy Program is pushed to the end of the week. I will be giving reasons why the prophecy in Matthew 10:23 is future and not already fulfilled at Jesus’ first coming. Second, for those who live in or near Florida be sure to register soon for the Bible prophecy conference that […]
Romans 4:13, Israel’s Land, and a Reply to Supersessionism (aka Replacement Theology)
“For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would be heir of the world was not through the Law, but through the righteousness of faith.” (Romans 4:13) by Michael J. Vlach Romans 4:13 has become a hotly debated verse lately between those who believe in a literal future fulfillment of Israel’s land […]
For ONLY $119.95 You can get “The Book of Mysteries Package”!
I don’t know about you, but I am sick of the proliferation of pop-prophecy teachers selling their “mysteries” of the Bible. And it will only get worse, sadly. Evidently, good old fashion exegesis of prophecy passages are old hat. We have to create mysteries and revelations that the biblical authors knew nothing about. Listen closely […]
Craig Evans on Hebrews and the General Epistles Written to JEWISH Believers
VIDEO: Craig A. Evans on The People, the Land and the Future of Israel According to the Book of Hebrews and the General Epistles
First Peter 2:9–10 Refers to JEWISH Believers, Not the Church as the ‘New Israel’ – Ep. 81
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A Few Bizarre and Ignorant Comments on Prewrath From Compass International Bill Perkins
It is clear that Bill Perkins knows nothing of what prewrath teaches. But that does not stop him from making colossal ignorant assertions about the prewrath position from this article. His statements speak for themselves. For the record, I think the book “The Pre-wrath Rapture of the Church” has caused the Body of Christ a […]