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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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Seals, Trumpets, Bowls: Concurrent-Recapitulation or Consecutive-Progressive? (Part 2 of 2) – Ep. 37

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/Seals_Trumpets_Bowls__Concurrent-Recapitulation_or_Consecutive-Progressive_Part_2_of_2_-_Ep._37.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedIn part 2, I gave about 10 reasons against the concurrent-recapitulatory interpretation of the book of Revelation while arguing for the consecutive-progressive framework. Seals, Trumpets, Bowls – At the Same Time or One After the Other? Consecutive-Progressive The prewrath position interprets a sequential chronological framework for the […]

Seals, Trumpets, Bowls in the Book of Revelation: Concurrent-Recapitulation or Consecutive-Progressive? (Part 1 of 2) – Ep. 36

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/036-Seals_Trumpets_Bowls.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedIn part 1 of 2 parts, I gave some context to one of the most common interpretations for the posttrib view, where the seals, trumpets, and bowls occur roughly at the same time. Indeed, many posttribs believe the corresponding elements are the same events; i.e. the seventh […]

Archangel Michael, the Restrainer Removed, 2 Thessalonians 2:6–7 (Part 2 of 2) – Ep. 35

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/035-Restrainer_Part_2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedIn part two, I explicated the lines of evidence that Colin R. Nicholl adduces that supports the “Restrainer” being Michael the archangel. 1. Contemporary Jewish literature viewed the characteristics of Michael having eschatological pre-eminence as the chief opponent of Satan and Restrainer of God’s people. 2. Michael is […]

Archangel Michael, the Restrainer Removed, 2 Thessalonians 2:6–7 (Part 1 of 2) – Ep. 34

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/034-Restrainer_Part_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedIn this first part of two parts, I explained the context to the Restrainer question. Who is the “Restrainer”? This question stems from Paul’s text in 2 Thessalonians 2:6–7.  “And so you know what holds him back, so that he will be revealed in his own time.  […]

Quick Reply to Pretrib Teacher Mark Hitchcock on Prewrath and the Book of Revelation – Ep. 33

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/033-Reply_Mark_Hitchcok.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedI replied to pretrib teacher Dr. Mark Hitchcock’s grossly misrepresented explanation of the prewrath position in his workbook on the Book of Revelation in his three bullet points: PRE-WRATH “Approximately the last fourth of the tribulation is wrath.” “Believers will be raptured just before that point.” “The […]

Will the Church or an Angel Fulfill the Gospel Prophecy in Matthew 24:14? – Ep. 32

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/Will_the_Church_or_an_Angel_fulfill_Matt_24.14.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedI talked about the nature of the fulfillment of Matthew 24:14: “And this gospel of the kingdom  will be proclaimed throughout the whole world  as a testimony  to all nations, and then the end will come.” I first explained the structure of Matthew 24 which situates Matthew […]

The Expressions the “Day of the Lord” and the “Second Coming” Refer to the Same Event – Ep. 31

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/The_Expressions_the__Day_of_the_Lord__and_the__Second_Coming__Refer_to_the_Same_Event.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedI explained that the expressions the “day of the Lord” and the “second coming” (parousia) refer to the same event, the return of Christ. They are co-referential and thus can be used interchangeably. I cautioned against committing the word concept fallacy where one would require that a […]

The Prophet Elijah Will Arrive BEFORE the Day of the Lord (Malachi 4:5) – Ep. 30

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/030-Elijah_Before_the_day_of_the_lord.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedI talked about Malachi’s prophecy of the coming of the prophet Elijah before the day of the Lord: “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes” (Mal 4:5). There are several key precursors that will happen before […]

RAPTURE DEBATE: Will the Church Face the Antichrist Before the Rapture? Pre-Wrath or Pre-Tribulational? – Ep. 29

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/029-RAPTURE_DEBATE_Will_the_Church_Face_the_Antichrist_Before_the_Rapture_PreWrath_or_PreTribulational.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedUPDATE HERE!   I announced an upcoming debate on the rapture question between myself representing the prewrath position and Thomas Ice of the Pre-trib Research Center representing the pretrib position. The debate will be held at The Hope Center in Plano Texas, September 25th 2015, a Friday […]

Matthew 24:31 Refers to the Rapture Because Paul’s Rapture Teaching Parallels Jesus’ Teaching of the Gathering of the Elect – Ep. 28

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/028-Matthew_24.31_Refers_to_the_Rapture_Because_Pauls_Rapture_Teaching_Parallels_Jesus_Teaching_of_the_Gathering_of_the_Elect.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedI described another reason why the reference of the “gathering of the elect” in Matthew 24:31 refers to the rapture. I explained the significance of this question particularly how it relates to the prewrath and pretribulational debate. If it does refer to the rapture then that means […]

How to Reply to Platitudes Intended to Discourage Your Study of Eschatology – Ep. 27

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/027-How_to_Reply_to_Platitudes_Intended_to_Discourage_Your_Study_of_Eschatology.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedI played a brief clip from my Introduction session at the Bible Prophecy seminar from last Saturday in the Salt Lake City Area. I open up these seminars responding to various platitudes that we often hear others make that sound pious on the surface, but are not […]

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