Refuting futurism is a big deal for preterist Gary DeMar. Much of his career has been devoted to such a task. So in the past, I have challenged preterist Gary DeMar to a public moderated debate, and recently I invited him again. He has turned down a debate. I know some of you are disappointed. […]
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THE FEASTS OF THE LORD by Kevin Howard and Marvin Rosenthal
With all the Jewish feasts this season, I’d like to recommend this oldie but goodie. The Feasts of the Lord: God’s Prophetic Calendar from Calvary to the Kingdom By Kevin Howard and Marvin Rosenthal Isreal’s feasts are infinitely more important than just a series of cultural observances. These feasts are appointed by the Lord, […]
What Does Prewrath Teach?
WHAT IS PREWATH? by ALAN KURSCHNER Many of us were told that the church will be “raptured out of here before the Antichrist’s arrival.” The Bible, however, teaches the church will first experience the Antichrist’s great tribulation. Then, at some unknown day and hour, Antichrist’s persecution will be cut short by the return of Christ […]
A Response to Chris Steinle and His Denial of a ‘Catching Up’ in 1 Thess 4:17
Here is my series response to Chris Steinle: A Response to Chris Steinle and His Denial of a ‘Catching Up’ in 1 Thess 4:17 Articles for Posttribulationism to Consider Is the Meaning of Harpagēsometha in 1 Thess 4:17 ‘Rapture’ or ‘Plunder’? Part 4 – Ep. 117 Is the Meaning of Harpagēsometha in 1 […]
Does ‘the Last Hour’ in 1 John 2:18 Support an Imminent Rapture? – Ep. 112
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The Structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse – Ep. 111
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/The_Structure_of_Matthews_Olivet_Discourse_-_Ep._111.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedThe key issue to the structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse is the relationship between vv. 9–14 and verse 15ff. I first talked about the disciples’ questions about the sign to the parousia (second coming) and the end of the age, which opens up the discourse. Then I […]
A Brief Reply to Mike Stallard of Israel My Glory…
https://israelmyglory.org/article/when-is-it/ I want to comment on this recent article by Dr. Mike Stallard who is the Director of International Ministries for The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry. This article above is from the recent January/February 2018 issue of Israel My Glory, which is an arm of the ministry The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry. “Prewrath […]
The Fifth Seal and ‘The Pretrib Contradiction’ – Ep. 110
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/The_Fifth_Seal_and__The_Pretrib_Contradiction___Ep._110.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedThe Pretrib Contradiction exposes the weakness of pretribulation rapture theology. I explained two aspects to this contradiction. First, I talked about how the fifth seal relates (or does not relate) to Paul’s promise in 1 Thess 5:9 about believers not having to experience the day of the […]
‘The Pretrib Contradiction’
Let’s call it by that name. So, what is “The Pretrib Contradiction”? I’ll put it in syllogistic terms to highlight the unsound pretrib logic: Premise 1: Pretribulationism claims that 1 Thessalonians 5:9 is a promise that exempts Christians from the future day of the Lord’s wrath: “For God did not destine us for wrath but […]
Pastor: From Pre-Trib to Pre-Wrath
In recent years, it has become commonplace for pretrib pastors to change their mind to prewrath after examining the Scriptures. This is encouraging because it is emboldening more pastors to do the same. I should post more of these examples where I am receiving increasingly more instances that come across my inbox. Send your pastor […]
The Evangelical Free Church of America Adds ‘Prewrath’ to their ‘Theological Definitions and Positions’ Document
The Evangelical Free Church of America added the Prewrath position to their “Theological Definitions and Positions” Document. Does the EFCA have a position on the tribulation or rapture? Though the EFCA is premillennial, we embrace the breadth of premillennialism, including the various positions of Dispensationalism, Progressive Dispensationalism, and Historic Premillennialism. The broader view of premillennialism, […]