I kid you not folks, the pretrib 2015 Orlando Prophecy Conference is promoting their conference through—not actual biblical teaching—but showcasing it with this: “This hotel is equipped with the latest amenities including a television that is displayed into the mirror in every bathroom!” Think I am joking? Here you go. But wait, there’s more! “The […]
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James 5:7–9 – A Pretrib Imminent Rapture or An Expectant Second Coming of Christ? – Ep. 10
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/010-James_5.7-9.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedI examined James 5:7–9 arguing that this very popular pretribulational prooftext does not teach that the rapture is “imminent.” Instead, James is teaching that the Lord’s return—his second coming (parousia)—is expectant. The pretribulational definition of imminence is that there cannot be any prophesied events that must occur […]
As It Was in the Days of Noah: Do You Want to Be Left Behind or Taken at the Second Coming of Jesus? Matthew 24:37–41 – Ep. 9
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/009-As_It_Was_in_the_Days_of_Noah_Do_You_Want_to_Be_Left_Behind_or_Taken_at_the_Second_Coming_of_Jesus.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Background to the Noahic and “Left Behind” Passage in Matthew 24:37–41 In the first part of the program I gave some background on this issue, explaining why two different groups of pretribulationists hold to opposite viewpoints about this issue and passage. I also explained that there […]
“I WANT to be Left Behind!”
[See also this program devoted to this issue] So goes this pious slogan that I am already hearing in response to the Left Behind movie. There are three articles this week already with that slogan in the title! The irony is that most pretribbers do not believe the allusion “left behind” to the Noahic illustration […]
Blah, Blah, Blah…Throwing the Rapture-Baby Out With the Pretrib-Bathwater
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/worldview/when-will-rapture-be-left-behind This clichéd script by these individuals is so easy to predict. I have heard it numerous times: “Pretribulationism has made the rapture sensational, therefore, the rapture teaching is not important so we need to focus on a cure for AIDS.” Or something along those lines. A lot more of these surface-level articles will be coming […]
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 […]
3 Reasons for the Rapture – Ep. 5
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/005-3_Reasons_for_the_Rapture.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedI explained that the Bible gives at least three reasons for the rapture. Many people associate “the rapture” with some secret event where millions of people suddenly disappear leaving behind their underwear and pantyhose. That notion is a glory-robbing interpretation from God’s real purposes for the rapture. […]
A Sober Message for Those Who Live in California. . .
Christians in America only have a few years left before they are censored completely. I am not trying to be sensational. I have never been sensational. These are the facts. Many Christians have their heads in the sand thinking that they will always have their freedom of religion and speech. That will soon not be […]
Does the Bible Teach the Rapture? An Explanation of 1 Thessalonians 4:17 – Ep. 4
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/004-Does_the_Bible_Teach_the_Rapture.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedI responded to those who deny that the Bible teaches the rapture by giving biblical evidence for the rapture in 1 Thessalonians 4:17. I first described the context of this verse in Thessalonians 4:13-16, leading up to verse 17. Second, I expounded on verse 17 and the […]
Four Reasons the Biblical Celestial Disturbance Event Supports the Pre-Wrath Rapture – Ep. 2
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/002-celestial_disturbances.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedIn episode 2, I traced four key biblical accounts of the celestial disturbance events in Joel 2:30-31, Matthew 24:29, Luke 21:25–28, and the sixth seal in Rev 6:12–17. I explained the consistency between Joel, Jesus, and the book of Revelation. The celestial disturbance event demonstrates the biblical […]
From the Archive: A Prewrath Story
Frequently I get prewrath stories and they are always enjoyable to read. I also post them every so often. One of my favorite ones is this classic story sent to me about pretrib teacher Herman Hoyt’s response when he was asked about the prewrath position. https://www.alankurschner.com/2011/12/04/leading-pretrib-teacher-herman-hoyt-goes-ballistic-when-asked-about-prewrath/