In this episode I slogged through a section in Chris Steinle's chapter in a book he co-authored with Doug Hamp, so-called, Reclaiming the Rapture: Restoring the Doctrine of the Gathering of the Commonwealth of Israel. I picked up my series where I … [Continue reading] about Is the Meaning of Harpagēsometha in 1 Thess 4:17 ‘Rapture’ or ‘Plunder’? Part 5 – Ep. 130
Is the Meaning of Harpagēsometha in 1 Thess 4:17 ‘Rapture’ or ‘Plunder’? Part 5 – Ep. 130
Pretribbers Taking the ‘Red Pill’! – Ep. 129
Pretrib Christians have a choice between taking the red pill and the blue pill, where many in recent times are taking the former. This is encouraging to learn. I commented on this phenomenon of pretribbers and pretrib pastors taking the red pill … [Continue reading] about Pretribbers Taking the ‘Red Pill’! – Ep. 129
Responding to Objections of Michael as the Restrainer
(Update: I have no earthly clue why, but the thread at the prewrath rapture view facebook group seems to have been deleted. Evidently, interacting with someone who objects to the Michael-Restrainer interpretation is not acceptable. So my comments … [Continue reading] about Responding to Objections of Michael as the Restrainer
More Responses to Preterism, and Why the Abomination of Desolation Did Not Occur in AD 70 (Video)
Joel continues his discussion with Dr. Brock Hollett, a former leading hyper-preterist who came to embrace the biblical truth of premillennialism. Ex-preterist theologian Dr. Brock Hollett has authored Debunking Preterism: How Over-Realized … [Continue reading] about More Responses to Preterism, and Why the Abomination of Desolation Did Not Occur in AD 70 (Video)
Does the Parable of the Tares and Wheat Support Post-tribulationism?
The parable of the Tares (Weeds) and Wheat is sometimes invoked in the rapture debate, because traditionally posttribs have claimed that it supports their chronological position. Let's back up and ask two questions first when people study the … [Continue reading] about Does the Parable of the Tares and Wheat Support Post-tribulationism?
Upcoming Speaking Events . . .
A quick note on some upcoming speaking. At this point, there is one definite date in the fall, where I will be speaking with Marvin Rosenthal, Dave Rosenthal and others in Lancaster, PA. Here is the information on it. I plan a few more speaking … [Continue reading] about Upcoming Speaking Events . . .
Rapture & Wrath: Ready or Not? (Video)
Mount Sinai in Arabia by Joel Richardson (Book Notice)
Mount Sinai in Arabia by Joel Richardson Purchase his book in paperback Mount Sinai in Arabia presents a clear case in laymen’s terms for the true location of Mount Sinai. Mount Sinai is the very place where God’s presence … [Continue reading] about Mount Sinai in Arabia by Joel Richardson (Book Notice)
Responding to Preterism, and a Story about a Well Known Preterist Skipping Over a Verse He Does Not Like (Video)
Ex-preterist theologian Dr. Brock Hollett has authored Debunking Preterism: How Over-Realized Eschatology Misses the Not Yet of Bible Prophecy. Dr. Brock D. Hollett formerly embraced preterism while earning his Master of Divinity at Midwestern … [Continue reading] about Responding to Preterism, and a Story about a Well Known Preterist Skipping Over a Verse He Does Not Like (Video)
The Problem with Interpreting Matt 24:30 as ‘Armageddon’ – Ep. 128
Does Matthew 24:30 refer to the battle of Armageddon in Revelation 19? I responded to this standard pretrib interpretation and explained the most problematic point with this view, which violates the narrative logic of both the Olivet Discourse and … [Continue reading] about The Problem with Interpreting Matt 24:30 as ‘Armageddon’ – Ep. 128
The Cold ‘Apocalypse’, My Rant, and Forest Kindergartens
I was going to do a podcast today, but I need to rant about something happening in America. So bear with me. I will do a podcast in the next couple of days. Not surprisingly the media—for ratings—has whipped up frenzy, hype, and sensationalized … [Continue reading] about The Cold ‘Apocalypse’, My Rant, and Forest Kindergartens