The true story behind the famous Christian song, "I have decided to follow Jesus." It tells the story of a family in the Garo tribe from Meghalaya, then called Assam in India, who faced persecution just because of their faith in Jesus Christ. The … [Continue reading] about Learn to Sing This Song for the Antichrist’s Great Tribulation [Video]
Learn to Sing This Song for the Antichrist’s Great Tribulation [Video]
Jack Hibbs Wants to Have a Discussion, but Jan Markell Does Not [Video]
In the video below at the time stamp 47:22 Jack Hibbs says it is imperative to have this argument on the rapture issue (I'll give him the benefit of the doubt that he means interaction with other viewpoints). Then immediately Jan Markell jumps in and … [Continue reading] about Jack Hibbs Wants to Have a Discussion, but Jan Markell Does Not [Video]
The Shallow Debate on Both Sides of the Rapture Debate between Kent Hovind vs Gary DeMar (VIDEO)
I intend to give a review of sorts another day of the shallow rapture debate between Kent Hovind and Gary DeMar that took place yesterday (see the video below, but read this first). To be honest, I rather would not since I should spend my time doing … [Continue reading] about The Shallow Debate on Both Sides of the Rapture Debate between Kent Hovind vs Gary DeMar (VIDEO)
At the end of the day, Amillennialism uses allegorical interpretation
[In response to covenant/amillennial theology, Blaising and Bock write:] "Rather than talking about an earthly, carnal kingdom, as the original language of the human prophet suggests, the "unconscious symbol" is the new heavens and new earth as the … [Continue reading] about At the end of the day, Amillennialism uses allegorical interpretation
Why the Bowls Follow AFTER the Trumpet Judgements: the Swift Imagery of the ‘Bowl’ (Part 3) – Ep. 155
Dr. Kurschner explained a point on the qualified language of the trumpet judgments in contrast to the unqualified or unabated language of the bowl judgments. The Greek word for "bowl" in the Book of Revelation is φιάλη, which refers to "a broad, … [Continue reading] about Why the Bowls Follow AFTER the Trumpet Judgements: the Swift Imagery of the ‘Bowl’ (Part 3) – Ep. 155
Update on the Prewrath Movie, Response to Mark Hitchcock, and the Identity of the Restrainer!
Chris White gives an exciting update on the Prewrath Movie, laid out the case for Michael being the Restrainer of 2 Thessalonians 2, and finished up his series on Mark … [Continue reading] about Update on the Prewrath Movie, Response to Mark Hitchcock, and the Identity of the Restrainer!
The Meaning of ‘Secret’ in the Pretribulational Rapture Expression ‘the Secret Coming of Christ’
An older expression in pretribulational literature—and can still be used occasionally today—is secret coming or secret rapture. From my exposure to older pretrib and non-pretrib literature, it seemed to be used synonymous with the expressions … [Continue reading] about The Meaning of ‘Secret’ in the Pretribulational Rapture Expression ‘the Secret Coming of Christ’
A Note on the Upcoming Rapture Debate between Gary DeMar and Kent Hovind
Gary DeMar and Kent Hovind will be debating on the rapture. I have a few comments. First, Kent Hovind is not prewrath. So contrary to DeMar, he is not debating a prewrath exponent. Not sure who fed him that. Hovind is an idiosyncratic … [Continue reading] about A Note on the Upcoming Rapture Debate between Gary DeMar and Kent Hovind
Was Charles Spurgeon a Supersessionist When It Came to Israel?
Spurgeon was a historical premillennialist, not a futurist premillennialist. I came across the following statement of his which would indicate he was supersessionistic: "And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive … [Continue reading] about Was Charles Spurgeon a Supersessionist When It Came to Israel?
Did Charles Spurgeon Believe in Imminence?
The short answer is 'no.' Recently, Alf Cengia, a pretrib blogger wrote concerning Charles Spurgeon, who is claimed to have purportedly believed in imminence, "what’s good for Charles Spurgeon should be good for me and just about everyone … [Continue reading] about Did Charles Spurgeon Believe in Imminence?
Intervening events before Jesus’ Return play a POSITIVE role in our looking for Jesus Himself
Robert H. Gundry rightly notes that the purifying influence of Jesus's return is not some supposed "unexpected moment" of Jesus's return but rather: [O]ur whole life will pass in review before the Lord. . . . The character and consequences of an … [Continue reading] about Intervening events before Jesus’ Return play a POSITIVE role in our looking for Jesus Himself