Yesterday, I wrote up an article explaining why I cannot recommend any commentaries on the Gospel of Matthew on the Olivet Discourse in Matt 24–25. That being said, I mentioned that I have benefited from commentaries, in this case with respect to … [Continue reading] about Helpful Commentaries on the Gospel of Matthew (e.g. the Olivet Discourse)
Helpful Commentaries on the Gospel of Matthew (e.g. the Olivet Discourse)
Issues of Interpretation and Commentary on Matthew 24–25 – Jesus’s Olivet Discourse
I am asked frequently if I can recommend a commentary on Matthew's Olivet Discourse. The problem is that (1) many commentaries on Matthew, in particular chapters 24–25, come from a historicist view, an interpretation that skews Matthew's message and … [Continue reading] about Issues of Interpretation and Commentary on Matthew 24–25 – Jesus’s Olivet Discourse
The state of America in ONE word. . .
Ingrates. This is my social-theological commentary on the state of the nation. I have never posted on politics before on this website and I don't intend to, so don't construe this post as political. It is not intended to be so. The state of … [Continue reading] about The state of America in ONE word. . .
Why the prewrath position is not going away. . .
I want to comment on some encouraging observations regarding prewrath in recent years. I have seen the prewrath position become the fastest growing eschatological position in evangelical circles. It has been around for three decades, but it took … [Continue reading] about Why the prewrath position is not going away. . .
The Book of Daniel – Marquis Laughlin (Video)
Mr. Marquis Laughlin, founder of Acts of the Word, presents three chapters of Daniel through a dramatic re-enactment, highlighting the conquest of Jerusalem, the three men in the furnace, and Nebuchadnezzar's mental illness. Also be sure to listen … [Continue reading] about The Book of Daniel – Marquis Laughlin (Video)
Fake Theology from Bob Ulrich of Prophecy Watchers (Video)
Years ago I gave up hope of many pretrib teachers, who claim to be concerned with that little thing called . . . "truth," of representing the prewrath position accurately, even just the most basic facts. Today Gary Stearman of Prophecy Watchers … [Continue reading] about Fake Theology from Bob Ulrich of Prophecy Watchers (Video)
The Antichrist Cannot Kill Your Soul. So Stop Being Afraid.
Let's face it, here is the main reason why many pretribs reject prewrath. . . One of the main reasons, which is unstated, why many pretribulationists reject prewrath is an emotional one: they do not want to think that they may have to face the … [Continue reading] about The Antichrist Cannot Kill Your Soul. So Stop Being Afraid.
What is the difference between a Christian being martyred today and a Christian being martyred by the future Antichrist?
There are two levels where this question is answered, the corporate and individual level. Corporately The church has been persecuted for about 2,000 years by many antichrists (plural). This is a historical fact that is undeniable with the myriads … [Continue reading] about What is the difference between a Christian being martyred today and a Christian being martyred by the future Antichrist?
Thanks to Pretrib Billy Crone the Prewrath Position Is Making Inroads into Gary Stearman’s Prophecy Watchers . . .
Here is how this is playing out: First, Gary Stearman of Prophecy Watchers has chosen Billy Crone as his go-to pretrib rapture guy promoting Crone on his program and his books. Second, with all respect, Crone's arguments against the prewrath … [Continue reading] about Thanks to Pretrib Billy Crone the Prewrath Position Is Making Inroads into Gary Stearman’s Prophecy Watchers . . .
Why Paul’s ‘Last Trump’ Is Not the Seventh Trumpet in the Book of Revelation
The following are a few general observations why Paul's 'last trump' in 1 Cor 15:52 is not the referent to the seventh trumpet in the Book of Revelation. I have an entire chapter devoted to this topic in my forthcoming book responding to … [Continue reading] about Why Paul’s ‘Last Trump’ Is Not the Seventh Trumpet in the Book of Revelation
Who Are Left Behind in Matt 24:40–41? The Wicked or the Righteous? – Ep. 120
Recently, I was interviewed on Joel Richardson's The Underground program where I described the biblical arguments for the ones who are taken in Matthew 24:40–41 represent the righteous and those who are left are the wicked. One of the main points … [Continue reading] about Who Are Left Behind in Matt 24:40–41? The Wicked or the Righteous? – Ep. 120