In our previous study, we noted that the Thessalonians were terrified that they had missed the event known as "the gathering unto Christ", because they thought that the Day of the Lord had already come. Paul had previously taught the Thessalonians that they would be delivered from the wrath to come via a resurrection of … Continue reading Part 3 – The Apostasia [Departure/Falling Away] and the Revealing of the Lawless One
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Is It Better to Be TAKEN or LEFT?
In examining rapture views, I noticed there was disagreement between scholars about whether it was better to be "taken" or "left" in Matthew 24. One view is that believers are "taken" into heaven (raptured), and the ones who are "left" remain to face judgement. The other view is that unbelievers are "taken" to hell/judgment at … Continue reading Is It Better to Be TAKEN or LEFT?
Part 1 – Tribulation, Great Tribulation, and Wrath
One of the key distinctions in understanding end times chronology is identifying the difference between tribulation, great tribulation, and wrath. While the title "Tribulation" is generally used as a broad term to describe end time events, it's a very misleading name. It leads to the major sticking point between the views of "pre-tribulation" and "pre-wrath" … Continue reading Part 1 – Tribulation, Great Tribulation, and Wrath
What’s Shaking? The Earth, The Heavens, or Both?
In piecing together matching scriptures on prophetic earthquakes, I found a key distinction between the [earth] shaking, and the [heaven AND the earth] shaking. This becomes important when deciphering the Day of the Lord timeline, as there are certainly some similarities between the Beginning and the Ending of the Day of the Lord. They are … Continue reading What’s Shaking? The Earth, The Heavens, or Both?
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