Every so often I post my list of responses to posttribulation theology. So below is the link to my compendium of responses. While prewrath shares some affinity with posttrib there are significant differences. For example: 1. Prewrath does not … [Continue reading] about Still waiting for a Posttribber to Respond to Prewrath Eschatology . . . Crickets
Still waiting for a Posttribber to Respond to Prewrath Eschatology . . . Crickets
The fall of Lucifer
Steve Hays writes, "Two traditional prooftexts for the fall of Lucifer are Isa 14 and Ezk 28. Although Isa 14 isn't directly about the fall of Lucifer, it employs civil war in heaven imagery. The losers are expelled. The interpretation of Ezk 28 … [Continue reading] about The fall of Lucifer
The Greek Word Apantēsis (Meeting) Does Not Mean ‘an Immediate Escort’ Back to Earth: A Response to Posttribulationism
“Then we who are alive, who are left, will be suddenly caught up together with them in the clouds to meet [apantēsis] the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord.” (1 Thess 4:17) Recently, Michael Brown interacted with Mark Hitchcock … [Continue reading] about The Greek Word Apantēsis (Meeting) Does Not Mean ‘an Immediate Escort’ Back to Earth: A Response to Posttribulationism
Pretrib pastor says he ‘would go literally insane’ if it were not for the imminent, pretrib rapture . . . (Video)
Pretrib Pastor J. D. Farag talking with Jan Markell and Amir Tsarfati said, "This is not hyperbole. If it were not for the blessed hope of the soon return of Jesus Christ in the [imminent, pretrib] rapture...I would go literally insane. I would lose … [Continue reading] about Pretrib pastor says he ‘would go literally insane’ if it were not for the imminent, pretrib rapture . . . (Video)
A Response to the Criteria for Pretribulation Imminence – Ep. 132
In this episode I responded to the flawed nature of four criteria that pretribulation interpreters use to determine if a Scriptural passage teaches imminence. Wayne A. Brindle gives four general criteria that have been used to establish imminence … [Continue reading] about A Response to the Criteria for Pretribulation Imminence – Ep. 132
A Response to the Criteria for Pretribulation Imminence (Pt. 4 of 4)
(Here is Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) Finally, Wayne Brindle states in his fourth criterion for pretrib imminence: The passage speaks of Christ’s return as giving hope without relating it to God’s judgment of unbelievers.[1] This last … [Continue reading] about A Response to the Criteria for Pretribulation Imminence (Pt. 4 of 4)
A Response to the Criteria for Pretribulation Imminence (Pt. 3 of 4)
(Here is Part 1, Part 2) Next, Wayne Brindle states in his third criterion for pretrib imminence: The passage speaks of Christ’s return as something that gives believers hope and encouragement, without indicating that these believers will … [Continue reading] about A Response to the Criteria for Pretribulation Imminence (Pt. 3 of 4)
A Response to the Criteria for Pretribulation Imminence (Pt. 2 of 4)
(Here is Part 1) The second criterion that pretribulationists operate from is: The passage speaks of Christ’s return as ‘near,’ without stating any signs that must precede His coming.[1] This is another form of circular reasoning that we … [Continue reading] about A Response to the Criteria for Pretribulation Imminence (Pt. 2 of 4)
A Response to the Criteria for Pretribulation Imminence (Pt. 1 of 4)
I will address the interpretive criteria that pretrib interpreters have used in order to determine whether a biblical passage teaches imminence. Wayne A. Brindle gives four general criteria that have been used to establish imminence theology in … [Continue reading] about A Response to the Criteria for Pretribulation Imminence (Pt. 1 of 4)
Is the Meaning of Harpagēsometha in 1 Thess 4:17 ‘Rapture’ or ‘Plunder’? Part 6 – Ep. 131
In this episode I critiqued more of Chris Steinle's denial of the rapture event. He reads other contextual notions back into Paul's teaching in 1 Thessalonians 4, attempting to make Paul say that God's people will be "plundered" not raptured. I … [Continue reading] about Is the Meaning of Harpagēsometha in 1 Thess 4:17 ‘Rapture’ or ‘Plunder’? Part 6 – Ep. 131
EastMed Natural Gas Pipeline and Implications . . . (Video)
In this video, David Rosenthal reveals surprising details of the recently proposed EastMed Natural Gas Pipeline and its possible connection to a future invasion of Israel that was prophesied more than 2,600 years ago. The development of this proposed … [Continue reading] about EastMed Natural Gas Pipeline and Implications . . . (Video)