In translating from Greek into English we do not get the full meaning or we read into it our own understanding. This post will detail what the Greek was trying to convey so we can better understand the scriptures that use these words. Especially when applied the the End Times or End of Days scriptures. … Continue reading Key Greek Words and Terms for Eschatology
Some people will ask why is it so important to decide one way or the other or even study this part of the bible concerning the End of Days ("End Times" is not a biblical term but has become widely used). The answer is that Christians will need to be prepared to go through a … Continue reading Why do we Have Two Teachings on The Rapture?
The events of 70 AD do not fulfill the prophecies about the End Times. Jesus prophesied that the Great Tribulation will be the most severe time in world history. It will surpass all other times of crisis. Some seek to minimize this prophecy by reducing it to symbolism or by seeing it as being totally … Continue reading Events of 70 AD do not Fulfill End Times Prophecies
Abomination of Desolation – The Antichrist will demand worship (Revelation 13). This will be the abomination that leads to great desolation. God’s judgments will bring desolation, or destruction, to all who participate in this terrible abomination (Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15; Mark 13:14; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4). This worship system is based on the Antichrist (called the … Continue reading Glossary of End-Time Terms
No Pre-Tribulation Teaching Before the Last Century It has long been pointed out that the pre-tribulation teaching is a relatively new doctrine. With one possible exception, there is no record of it being taught before the past century. Now this does not in itself mean that it is false, but it should raise some eyebrows. … Continue reading History of the Pre and Post-Tribulation Theology
Forward by R.J.Clements I am posting this as many Christians will get questions about this from new and old believers and they do not know what to say and normally will tell them not to dwell on it and leave the subject alone. Video pop-up on YouTube all the time and most of them are … Continue reading The Biblical Basis for the Post Tribulation Rapture
Some teach that the Church will be raptured before the events that begin in Revelation 4:1. This teaching is based on the argument that since the term Church is not used in chapters 4–21 of Revelation, the Church must no longer be on earth at that time. However, this assumption is based on silence rather … Continue reading Where is the Church in the Book of Revelation?
Matthew 24:32-33 "Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors!" Many Christians have been taught that in Matthew 24:32 that the … Continue reading Matthew 24 and the Fig Tree
The concept of Name. Especially in Hebrew thought but also in nearly all cultures there was the conception that the appellation by which someone was known in some way communicated something of his character. Hence especially in the Hebrew mentality the concept of name was very important.. The Personal Character of a Name In addition … Continue reading Explanation of The Names Of God
(Parental warning: violent and bloody content) Medical doctor Mark Eastman helps us understand an act of love that may make your skin crawl, the likes which have never been seen anywhere, before or since. Read it, shudder, and maybe weep. Most everyone is familiar with the phrase, "Greater love has no one than this, that … Continue reading Medical Doctor Reveals Love Story of Horror
Living as a Christian in this World 