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Dr. Alan Kurschner shows why the most common argument for pretribulationism does not work.
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A Reply to the Most Common Pretribulation Argument
“The Bible Teaches Imminence, Because the Bible Teaches Imminence”
Dr. Alan Kurschner responded to the flawed, circular nature of pretribulationism in determining if a Scriptural passage teaches imminence. He critiqued Wayne A. Brindle's four general criteria that have been used to establish imminence theology in … [Continue reading] about “The Bible Teaches Imminence, Because the Bible Teaches Imminence”
Why Interpreting Matthew 24:30 as Armageddon Does Not Work
Dr. Alan Kurschner explained the problem with identifying Matthew 24:30 with the battle of Armageddon in Revelation 19. He responded to this standard pretrib interpretation and explained the most problematic point with this view, which violates the … [Continue reading] about Why Interpreting Matthew 24:30 as Armageddon Does Not Work
The Olivet Discourse Is Not About Jesus’s Nearness but about His Delay
Dr. Alan Kurschner explained that the Olivet Discourse is about the delay of Jesus's Coming, not his nearness. Many interpreters miss this main point. Further, there is the significant question of what Jesus is trying to teach with his delay of … [Continue reading] about The Olivet Discourse Is Not About Jesus’s Nearness but about His Delay
Ask Amillennialists THIS Question
Dr. Alan Kurschner points out a massive inconsistency in the theology of amillennialism that claims that the binding of Satan depicted in Revelation 20:1–3 describes Jesus's victory on the cross. "After these things he must be released for a brief … [Continue reading] about Ask Amillennialists THIS Question
Why the Great Tribulation Does NOT Span Over the Entire Church Age
Dr. Alan Kurschner discussed historicism, which is the eschatological position that says the thrust of prophecy in the Olivet Discourse and Revelation was fulfilled in the span of the church age. For example, they would say that the Great … [Continue reading] about Why the Great Tribulation Does NOT Span Over the Entire Church Age
The Fifth Seal Is Not God’s Wrath
Dr. Alan Kurschner discusses the weakness of pretribulation rapture theology concerning how the fifth seal relates (or does not relate) to Paul's promise in 1 Thessalonians 5:9 about believers not having to experience the day of the Lord's … [Continue reading] about The Fifth Seal Is Not God’s Wrath
Why the Structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse Matters
Dr. Alan Kurschner talked about the key issue to the structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse: the relationship between vv. 9–14 and verse 15ff. He first talked about the disciples’ questions about the sign of the parousia (second coming) and the … [Continue reading] about Why the Structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse Matters
Future Israel Book Is #1 on Amazon Kindle in Theology
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Does Revelation 3:20 Teach Imminence?
Dr. Alan Kurschner critiqued the pretribulation proof text in Revelation 3:20. “Listen! I am standing at the door and knocking! If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come into his home and share a meal with him, and he with me” (Rev … [Continue reading] about Does Revelation 3:20 Teach Imminence?
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