2 Thessalonians 2 is a very revealing passage of scripture. In it we learn that the Thessalonians were worried that the Day of the Lord had arrived and that they had somehow missed the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and being gathered to him. We also learn about a restrainer, a lawless one, and a mystery … Continue reading Part 2 – The Restrainer and the Restrained
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The Day of Christ – BEMA Seat Judgment
There are parallel tracks running at any given time - one in the supernatural / spiritual realm (the "third heaven"), and one in the natural / physical realm (the "first and second heavens"). In end times prophecy, we see views from both perspectives. I believe that the Day of Christ is the heavenly track while … Continue reading The Day of Christ – BEMA Seat Judgment
The Rapture of the Church – Our Blessed Hope
I believe the next major prophetic event is going to be the resurrection of the dead in Christ and the transformation of living saints into resurrection bodies. This will be followed by a literal "catching away" of those who believe in Jesus, taking them to heaven. This is commonly known as the rapture, from the … Continue reading The Rapture of the Church – Our Blessed Hope
The Blood Moon – Seal 6
When he opened the sixth seal, I looked, and behold, there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black as sackcloth, the full moon became like blood, and the stars of the sky fell to the earth as the fig tree sheds its winter fruit when shaken by a gale. The sky vanished like a … Continue reading The Blood Moon – Seal 6
Revelation 12 – Rapture and Tribulation (Time of Jacob’s Trouble) Overview
Revelation 12 is a fascinating chapter. We have already seen views of end time events in the throne room of God in heaven (the "third heaven", where God dwells). We have also seen views on earth and in the atmosphere (the "first heaven"). Now we are privileged to see a view of end time events … Continue reading Revelation 12 – Rapture and Tribulation (Time of Jacob’s Trouble) Overview