“because the great day of their wrath has come [ēlthen], and who is able to withstand it?” (Rev 6:17) Many interpreters assume that the English rendering "has come" in Rev 6:17 refers to either past or present tense referring to God's wrath. I … [Continue reading] about The Day of the Lord’s Wrath Does Not Begin BEFORE or DURING the Sixth Seal (Rev 6:17)
The Day of the Lord’s Wrath Does Not Begin BEFORE or DURING the Sixth Seal (Rev 6:17)
Witnessing to Jews . . .
One of the sore points in Jewish evangelism is the position that Jews are damned unless they believe in Jesus (i.e. the messianship, deity, and Incarnation of Jesus). Of course, that's not unique to Judaism. That's standard exclusivism, which applies … [Continue reading] about Witnessing to Jews . . .
What Is the Millennial Debate Really About? – Ep. 122
What is the millennial debate is not about, and what it is about? Many interpreters frame the wrong question when they engage the millennial debate. I talked about how we got chapter breaks and how to avoid them, especially the Revelation 20 chapter … [Continue reading] about What Is the Millennial Debate Really About? – Ep. 122
A Reply to Preterism and The End of the Jewish Age
The following is a helpful article responding to preterism and their interpretation of "the end of the age," which they construe as the Jewish age. Dr. Mike Stallard writes: "Even though preterism has gained some traction in modern Christendom, … [Continue reading] about A Reply to Preterism and The End of the Jewish Age
Andy Woods ‘Replies’ to Me . . .
Just a quick note for those who were wondering if Andy Woods was interested in meaningful interaction with my podcast episode yesterday where I argued that Woods was making up a meaning for the Greek word apostasia, believing that it could mean a … [Continue reading] about Andy Woods ‘Replies’ to Me . . .
What Andy Woods Is Not Telling You about ‘the Apostasy’ in 2 Thess 2:3 – Ep. 121
Pretrib teacher Andy Woods recently evaded key arguments against his interpretation which claims "the apostasy" [apostasia] in 2 Thessalonians 2:3 refers to the rapture, and thus the pretribulation rapture. He was interviewed by Gary Stearman on … [Continue reading] about What Andy Woods Is Not Telling You about ‘the Apostasy’ in 2 Thess 2:3 – Ep. 121
A good point concerning a gap between the 69th week and 70th week of Daniel. . .
"This blog [post] is a section from a paper I delivered at the Pre-Trib Study Group a couple of years ago. I am responding to Sam Storms’ book Kingdom Come in the paper but in this particular section, I am giving a response to his claim that … [Continue reading] about A good point concerning a gap between the 69th week and 70th week of Daniel. . .
Why I removed James MacDonald Links from this Website
This will be brief. The more just recently I have examined James MacDonald's eschatology the more I believe he is confused on what prewrath teaches, because he has affirmed certain mid-trib and post-trib statements that contradict prewrath. This … [Continue reading] about Why I removed James MacDonald Links from this Website
Calling All Calvary Chapel Prewrath PASTORS
There has been a groundswell of Calvary Chapel church-goers who are embracing prewrath eschatology in the last decade. A very encouraging phenomenon! If you are a CC pastor who is prewrath and would like to connect with other CC prewrath pastors … [Continue reading] about Calling All Calvary Chapel Prewrath PASTORS
Does 1 Peter 1:13 Teach an ‘Any Moment’ Rapture?
Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed. (1 Pet 1:13) Pretrib interpreters read this verse and assume that since Peter says … [Continue reading] about Does 1 Peter 1:13 Teach an ‘Any Moment’ Rapture?
Another Jew for Jesus
Jewish scientist Dr. James Tour is one of the top 50 most influential minds in the world who took part in a Nobel Prize. You won't believe his discovery. h.t. Steve Hays … [Continue reading] about Another Jew for Jesus