Many interpreters do not think that Paul has a literal rapture in mind when he spoke about the resurrection in 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18. I want to comment on this. i. Here is a hermeneutic question to ask yourself to determine if metaphoric language is being used: Let’s all assume for the sake of the argument […]
Pretribulationism
A Response to David Olander on His Misunderstanding of APOSTASIA (Video)
David E. Olander is Professor of Biblical Languages and Theology at Tyndale Theology Seminary. As Professor of Biblical Languages I assumed that he would know better not to commit Greek 101 lexical fallacies. I was wrong. On a single page in the following essay, he commits two basic—but serious—word fallacies: “The Pre-Day of the Lord […]
Mike Stallard on Using the Church/Israel Distinction as a Hermeneutic
Traditional pretribulationists argue that since Daniel’s prophecy (Dan 9:24–27) was given to Israel, the church will not be present on earth when it is fulfilled. Pretribulationists who are progressive dispensational, on the other hand, are not likely to draw this conclusion since they view God working with the church and Israel simultaneously. They do not […]
The NEXT Issue of the Biblical Prophecy Magazine Is NOW ONLINE!
The print version of the next issue of Biblical Prophecy Magazine is delayed at the printer. I was told that it is being printed next week. However, the online version is up on the site for those who are subscribed to the magazine. N.B. For subscribers to access the online version, be sure to click “My […]
Does the Antichrist Possess ABSOLUTE or RELATIVE Authority during His Great Tribulation?
Here is a snippet from the next issue of the magazine. If you are not a subscriber to it or you are not a Ministry Partner, be sure to sign up for either one so you will receive a print issue. This question concerning the Antichrist’s authority has implications for one’s framework of eschatology. Here […]
Mukluks, Food, and Faith during the Great Tribulation
The winter in Northern Wisconsin has started early. I am a cold enthusiastic. In Northern Wisconsin we have an additional hunting weekend starting tomorrow, so I will be in the woods in sub-zero degree weather before the crack of dawn with my trusted friend, Henry 308. It got me thinking of a question that I […]
The Resurrection in Daniel 12:1–3 Does NOT Take Place at the End of the 3.5 Year Period
Renald Showers cites Dan 12:7 to argue that the great tribulation mentioned by Jesus in his Olivet Discourse will last 3.5 years: “Then I heard the man clothed in linen who was over the waters of the river as he raised both his right and left hands to the sky and made an oath by […]
A Prewrath Sermon on the Classic Rapture Passage (1 Thessalonians 4:13–18)
“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. For this […]
Preview of the Next Issue of Biblical Prophecy Magazine
The second issue of the Biblical Prophecy Magazine will be released next month! It is published three times a year. Be sure to subscribe to it if you are not already. Eschatos Ministry Partners receive free issues. I am super excited about this issue because there is important original argumentation for the prewrath viewpoint as […]
The Rapture Is Never Called a ‘Mystery’
Contrary to pretribulation thought, the rapture is never called a “mystery” when believers are caught up to the sky to meet Jesus at his Parousia. The rapture was first prophesied during the old covenant dispensation (John 14:1–4). What Paul calls a mystery, instead, is the last generation of church saints will not have to die, […]
When Does the Great Tribulation End?
Jesus teaches that the great tribulation begins at the midpoint with the abomination of desolation (Matt 24:15, cf. 9:27) and it will continue until it is cut short—not three-and-a-half years later—but at an unknown day and hour that the Father has determined when he sends his Son to gather this elect (Matt 24:22, 29, 36). […]