In the previous post, we looked at how Jesus described His coming while addressing the signs of the end and of His coming. This was the first return of Jesus mentioned in the entire chapter, following the signs He said would precede His coming. Jesus said, “But immediately after the tribulation of those days the […]
In Matthew 24, Jesus told His disciples that the temple buildings, which were cherished by men, would be torn down (Matthew 24:1–2; see also Mark 13:1; Luke 21:5). His disciples then asked Him, “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the
Last week, we saw from the Scriptures that from its opening statement and chapter (Revelation 1:1, 1:4, 1:11) to its concluding chapter (Revelation 22:16), the book of Revelation consistently asserts that it is written to the church, especially God’s faithful servants, leaving no room for speculation on this point. Furthermore, when the book of Revelation
Contrary to popular opinion, the warning not to take the mark of the beast during the great tribulation is directly given to the church, specifically God’s faithful ones, not to sinners or backslidden Christians who will be left behind after the rapture. We understand the book of Romans was written to the church because in
We will begin by examining biblical passages that explicitly teach that the rapture happens after the great tribulation. It is important we understand this so we know how to prepare to live victoriously in these last days, rather than hoping to escape what we have been forewarned to adequately prepare for. As Scripture teaches, people
Biblical Proof 1 – The Rapture is After the Great Tribulation Read More »
It is widely taught and believed that all faithful Christians will be raptured from the earth before the great tribulation takes place. This is known as the pre-tribulation rapture, and it is possibly the most popular end-times teaching in the church today. However, despite its popularity, there is not a single verse in the entire
Is the Pre-Tribulation Rapture Biblical? A Closer Look at Scripture Read More »
There are two important truths we need to understand regarding the end times. Our understanding—or lack of understanding—of these truths will greatly affect our response and the way we live and prepare ourselves in these last days. It may even determine whether we will survive the days ahead. The first of these truths is the
Two Essential Truths About the End Times Read More »
In Acts 2:16–17, Peter declares: “But this is what was spoken of through the prophet Joel: ‘AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,’ God says, ‘THAT I WILL POUR FORTH OF MY SPIRIT ON ALL MANKIND; AND YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, AND YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS, AND YOUR OLD
What Are the Last Days, And Why Should We Even Care? Read More »
In the previous posts, we identified five core issues that conclusively point to the existence of an external source for our presence on earth: (i) the issue of existence and coming into being; (ii) the issue of life; (iii) the issue of order and purpose; (iv) the issue of the realm of thoughts and emotions;
It Is the Fool Who Says in His Heart There Is No God — Part 4 Read More »
How God Answers the Five Core Issues 1. The Issue of Existence and Coming into Being The basic tenet of Christianity—that God exists outside our physical realm—answers the question of existence and coming into being (Genesis 1–3). He is the external source who brought everything into being: “In the beginning God created the heavens and
It Is the Fool Who Says in His Heart That There Is No God – Part 3 Read More »