God’s elect will not lose their salvation because God’s sovereign, decretive will perseveres the faith of his people. The eschatological warnings for believers not to apostatize function as a means by which God perseveres his people to the end. This topic often comes up in eschatological discussions (e.g. Can a true believer take the mark […]
Afterlife
What Is the Sign to the Second Coming of Messiah Jesus? – Ep. 18
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/018-What_is_the_Sign_to_the_Second_Coming_of_Messiah_Jesus_.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedI explained Jesus’ reply to his disciples’ question about what is the sign to his coming and the end of the age. Jesus warned that there will be false signs from false messianic claimants. Jesus—the Son of Man—described that his return will be unmistakable and universal using […]
Where Do Believers Go after the Rapture? – Remain in the Sky, Descend to Earth, or Ushered into Heaven? – Ep. 8
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/008-Where_Do_Believers_Go_after_the_Rapture.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedWhere Do Believers Go after the Rapture? I first explained that after the rapture God’s people will be escorted, not to earth, but to the throne of the Father in heaven. I provided four biblical passages that demonstrate this: 2 Corinthians 4:14 John 14:1–3 Revelation 7:13–15 Isaiah […]
The Revealing of Jesus at His Return Will Make Right All the Evil in This World
Our country (and the world at large) is characterized by lawlessness, drugs, porn, hatred of Jews and Christians, wars, debt, deception, and murder. Jesus is coming soon. He will make things right. God will collide with humanity—or more accurately, humanity will collide with God. The wicked will get their just due. The righteous will receive […]
Most Neglected Eschatological Book in the Bible (Not Revelation)
The book of Revelation is certainly neglected in the church and when it is paid attention it is often misinterpreted. However, I would contend that the most neglected eschatological book in the Bible is found in the Old Testament, Ecclesiastes. Here are a few helpful articles by some insightful interpreters on a book that most […]