You have probably heard things on the radio, movies, and uninformed people about the rapture. Many of those pictures you have in your head are NOT in the Bible. This is a detailed look at the second coming description from the Bible. It exposes the error and danger of modern “Rapture” teaching,
In a previous article, I wrote regarding the Second Coming made simple. This question came up regarding the rapture and those left behind. We will examine this passage closely, comparing it with Luke’s parallel passage of the same event. But, first, a quick review of just a few clear passages from the Bible about the … Continue reading Doesn’t Matt. 24: 37-41 say one is taken (raptured) and the other left behind?
This begins a multi-part series on Revelation. It is the book of the hour, but there is so much confusion over its contents. As I write this, I am preparing with two other facilitators for an interdenominational verse-by-verse study of Daniel and Revelation. It will be a zoom class for those who want an in-depth … Continue reading The Book of Revelation-Introductory Notes
““At that time Michael shall stand up,The great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people;And there shall be a time of trouble,Such as never was since there was a nation,Even to that time.And at that time your people shall be delivered,Every one who is found written in the book..” Daniel 12: 1 “For then shall be great … Continue reading 7 YEARS OF TRIBULATION-BIBLICAL?
In our studies about Israel in end-time prophecies, we have explained, from the Bible alone, the mistakes of Bible fiction found in the Left Behind books and subsequent movies. We have also discovered that the real Israel of the last day, and of prophecy, are those who belong to Christ. Nothing could be clearer and … Continue reading Israel and End Time Events-Conclusion
This is part three in a series called “What the Rapture Is Not.“ In our last two studies, we explained, from the Bible alone, the mistakes of Bible fiction found in the Left Behind books and subsequent movies. We spent most of our time explaining from clear multiple passages about the second coming. You can … Continue reading The 1,000 Years of Revelation. What is it?
Spiritual things are spiritually discerned. In the temple, the Son of God was dedicated to the work He had come to do. The priest looked upon Him as he would upon any other child. But though he neither saw nor felt anything unusual, God’s act in giving His Son to the world was acknowledged. This … Continue reading PRE-CHRISTMAS CONTEMPLATIONS-PART 5-SIMEON AND ANNA
What does this mean? (Note: I am interrupting the articles on Israel’s enemies to address this question. I will continue with the other series soon.) The phrase “time/fullness of the Gentiles” appears three times in the Bible. In time order, they are : Ezekiel 30:3, Luke 21:24, and Romans 11:25. The difference in these passages is … Continue reading The Fullness of The Gentiles
Many years ago, I had the opportunity to meet one of the great men of God at a camp meeting in Tennessee. His Bible-rich sermons on righteousness by faith inspired me and helped frame how I related to God. As I stood in line, waiting my turn to shake his hand, I was a little … Continue reading RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH …alone
But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, Galatians 4:4 In “THE TIME IS FULFILLED”-Part 1, a similar statement regarding the coming of Jesus and the fullness of time was presented: Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching … Continue reading TIME IS FULFILLED-PART 2
