Alan Kurschner, Ph.D. is the founder of Eschatos Ministries, teaching Bible prophecy from a futurist, premillennial, prewrath perspective.
Historicism is the eschatological position that says the thrust of prophecy in the Olivet Discourse and Revelation are fulfilled in the span of the church age. So for example, they would say that the great tribulation was not fulfilled in the first … [Continue reading] about 4 Reasons Why the Great Tribulation Does NOT Span Over the Entire Church Age: A Reply to Historicism – Ep. 113
Michael J. Vlach writes: The purpose of this blog post is to examine Peter’s use of Psalm 132:11 in Acts 2:30 with a view toward grasping Peter’s understanding of the throne of David concept. Acts 2 describes the baptizing and filling ministry of … [Continue reading] about Is Jesus Currently on David’s Throne?
Pretribs think that "the last hour" in 1 John 2:18 implies an imminent rapture. I gave three reasons why it does not. Does 'the Last Hour' in 1 John 2:18 Support an Imminent Rapture? - Ep. 112 “Children, it is the last hour, and just as you heard … [Continue reading] about Does ‘the Last Hour’ in 1 John 2:18 Support an Imminent Rapture? – Ep. 112
I will be delivering a paper at the 2018 Evangelical Theological Society East Region Meeting in Lancaster, PA, April 7–8. Here is the title and abstract of the paper: The Theological Word-Concept Fallacy: James Barr's Linguistic Critique Then and … [Continue reading] about Paper Notice: East Region Meeting ETS in Lancaster, PA, April 7–8
by Michael Vlach One example where a New Testament writer views an Old Testament prophetic passage as needing to be fulfilled literally in the future is Paul’s use of Isaiah 59:20-21 in Romans 11:26-27: and so all Israel will be saved; just as it … [Continue reading] about Paul’s Use of Isaiah 59:20-21 in Romans 11:26-27
The key issue to the structure of Matthew's Olivet Discourse is the relationship between vv. 9–14 and verse 15ff. I first talked about the disciples' questions about the sign to the parousia (second coming) and the end of the age, which opens up the … [Continue reading] about The Structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse – Ep. 111
"David Rosenthal, Director of Operations at Zion's Hope, shares about what is taking place in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, and the creation of a new metropolis on the Red Sea, and the potential implications for … [Continue reading] about Is Saudi Arabia’s City NEOM Mystery Babylon?
Apocalypse. A text that purports to offer disclosure of heavenly secrets by vision, dream or audition. Apocalyptic. An adjective referring to that which is linked with revelation or the Apocalypse, the book of Revelation, often used as an … [Continue reading] about ‘Apocalypse’ ‘Apocalyptic’ ‘Apocalypticism’
https://israelmyglory.org/article/when-is-it/ I want to comment on this recent article by Dr. Mike Stallard who is the Director of International Ministries for The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry. This article above is from the recent … [Continue reading] about A Brief Reply to Mike Stallard of Israel My Glory…
Apocalypse Illuminated: The Visual Exegesis of Revelation in Medieval Illustrated Manuscripts by Richard K. Emmerson $59.95 | Hardcover Edition ISBN: 978-0-271-07865-6 288 pages 9" × 10" 37 color/63 b&w … [Continue reading] about Apocalypse Illuminated: The Visual Exegesis of Revelation in Medieval Illustrated Manuscripts