This is the last installment of our six-part series. The last reason why verses 36–44 refer to the immediate context of the coming in verses 30–31 is found in a helpful parallel passage in the gospel of Luke. The passage in Luke 17:22–37 parallels … [Continue reading] about Part 6 – Why the “Coming” in Matthew 24:36–44 Refers Back to Verses 30–31
Part 6 – Why the “Coming” in Matthew 24:36–44 Refers Back to Verses 30–31
Part 5 – Why the “Coming” in Matthew 24:36–44 Refers Back to Verses 30–31
The fourth reason why verses 36–44 refer to the immediate context of the coming in verses 30–31 is found in the use of the term parousia. The term is used only four times in the gospels and are all found in Matthew 24:3, 27, 37, 39. Hart argues the … [Continue reading] about Part 5 – Why the “Coming” in Matthew 24:36–44 Refers Back to Verses 30–31
Perry Stone: “50,000 Hours of Bible Study” Failing to Prove the Post-trib View
Perry Stone in this video asserts, "After 50,000 hours of Bible study I have done everything I can to try to prove there will be a post-trib coming and I can't prove it." Sure, and I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. Why the sensational, … [Continue reading] about Perry Stone: “50,000 Hours of Bible Study” Failing to Prove the Post-trib View
A New “Berean” Ministry
Berean Seminar Ministries hosts and conducts Christian Seminars on a variety of Biblical topics. The goal is growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through accurate Bible teaching and evangelistic outreach. Berean … [Continue reading] about A New “Berean” Ministry
Part 4 – Why the “Coming” in Matthew 24:36–44 Refers Back to Verses 30–31
The third reason why verses 36–44 refer to the immediate context of the coming in verses 30–31 is recognizing Jesus’ audience. Hart argues verses 4–35 are intended for a Jewish audience and verses 36–44 are for the church. However, both passages have … [Continue reading] about Part 4 – Why the “Coming” in Matthew 24:36–44 Refers Back to Verses 30–31
A Debate Challenge for Perry Stone
In this video, Perry Stone defending pretribulationism gives a convoluted argument trying to show that Matthew 24:31 is not speaking of the rapture but instead depicts the gathering of the Jews. His argument is namely based on a forced interpretation … [Continue reading] about A Debate Challenge for Perry Stone
Part 3 – Why the “Coming” in Matthew 24:36–44 Refers Back to Verses 30–31
The second reason why verses 36–44 refer to the immediate context of the coming in verses 30–31 is found in the natural antecedent. Verse 36 reads, “But as for that day and hour no one knows it—not even the angels in heaven—except the Father alone” … [Continue reading] about Part 3 – Why the “Coming” in Matthew 24:36–44 Refers Back to Verses 30–31
Registration Now Open for the “Future Congress 2” Conference
Click Here to register. I am giving three lectures: The Celestial Disturbances and the Prewrath Rapture If there is any "key" to the rapture question, it should be found in the "celestial disturbance" event in the Bible. Kurschner shows that this … [Continue reading] about Registration Now Open for the “Future Congress 2” Conference
Part 2 – Why the “Coming” in Matthew 24:36–44 Refers Back to Verses 30–31
As mentioned in the first part, Hart views these two passages as incompatible because he construes verses 4–35 teaching signs before Christ’s coming, while verses 36–44 teaching no signs before his coming. Therefore, he claims verses 36–44 must not … [Continue reading] about Part 2 – Why the “Coming” in Matthew 24:36–44 Refers Back to Verses 30–31
Part 1 – Why the “Coming” in Matthew 24:36–44 Refers Back to Verses 30–31
Pretribs have three big proof texts: James 5:7–9, Titus 2:11–14, and Matthew 24:36. It is the latter proof text that I will split up in a six part series. This first part is the introduction explaining the argumentation for their interpretation. In … [Continue reading] about Part 1 – Why the “Coming” in Matthew 24:36–44 Refers Back to Verses 30–31
“Day of the Lord” Sunday School Class in Eagan, MN
Conquering King Fellowship is teaching on the Day of the Lord in their Sunday School class Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Just to let you know though they are half way through the teaching series. But if you are still interested: Here are the … [Continue reading] about “Day of the Lord” Sunday School Class in Eagan, MN