The vast majority of Pretribulational writers teach that The Day Of The Lord will begin with the Rapture of the church, encompass the entire 70th Week of Daniel, the additional 75 days beyond the 70th week of Daniel, and the Millennium. This is the position of The New Scofield Reference Bible. It states that TheContinue reading “The Cosmic Disturbances”
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The Cosmic Conflict
The Cosmic Conflict is the struggle between God and Satan over the souls of men and the rulership of the earthly domain of the universal kingdom of God. It is the struggle between light and darkness, good and evil, righteousness and unrighteousness, life and death. In this conflict, God’s sovereignty is at stake. If SatanContinue reading “The Cosmic Conflict”
Introduction To The Scroll Of Revelation
The Book of Revelation is unique in the cannon of the Scriptures in that it is the only book authored by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, being a direct communication from God. John the revelator was His amanuensis. Beyond the question of authorship, the book is replete with imageries and symbolisms which make it aContinue reading “Introduction To The Scroll Of Revelation”
The Tribulation The Great
Definition The word tribulation is the English translation of the Greek word “thlipsis.” It is also translated affliction, persecution, distress or trouble. It conveys the idea of pressure, affliction, persecution, anguish or trouble. It has a common root with the Greek word “thlibo” which is commonly translated persecution, and also both of them are usedContinue reading “The Tribulation The Great”
A Concise Outline Of The Sequence Of Events Of The End Times
The Seventy Sevens Of Daniel’s “Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. KnowContinue reading “A Concise Outline Of The Sequence Of Events Of The End Times”
The antiChrist
The Greek word “anti” means against and in place of. The Greek word “christos” means anointed one. It is from it we derive the English word Christ. It is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew “Mashiach,” which also means the anointed one. The antichrist therefore is a political figure who shall rise up on theContinue reading “The antiChrist”
Reflection On The Ministry Of The Two Witnesses
The ministry of the two witnesses lasts 1,260 days which is the length of one half of the 70th week of Daniel. This could be the first or the second half. One important factor in determining whether their ministry occurs in the first or second half is the starting point. Terminus-a-quo If we look atContinue reading “Reflection On The Ministry Of The Two Witnesses”
9 PASSAGES OF THE SCRIPTURES THAT LOCATE THE RAPTURE OR RESURRECTION AFTER THE GREAT TRIBULATION(7)
These passages were compiled by our brother, Alan E. Kurschner, Ph.D., Eschatos Ministries. I have the pleasure and liberty to comment on them briefly. In passage #6, we examined the fiery trial which shall come upon the believers spoken by our brother Apostle Peter. It will be so fiery that it will be as thoughContinue reading “9 PASSAGES OF THE SCRIPTURES THAT LOCATE THE RAPTURE OR RESURRECTION AFTER THE GREAT TRIBULATION(7)”
The Trouble With The Pretrib Rapture Position
The 70th week of Daniel is divided into two equal halves of three and one-half years each. The first three and one-half years the pretrib designate the Tribulation. Are there any scriptural bases for this designation? No. There are no scriptural bases for this designation. Though the antiChrist and his enforcer, the false prophet, andContinue reading “The Trouble With The Pretrib Rapture Position”
End Times Preparatory Actions: Should We Believers Drop out Of Society Now?
This article is a response to some salient points in prophetic utterances by a sister that the Great Tribulation has begun. That believers should not engage in new investments in the cities, but rather purchase food, close their accounts and withdraw their wards from schools and retire to safe havens in the forests and toContinue reading “End Times Preparatory Actions: Should We Believers Drop out Of Society Now?”