How is the Great Tribulation Shortened? The GT is said to last 42 months, 1260 days or time, times and half a time. The perspective below is premillennial and futuristic. Encountering a New Rapture View When I first encountered the prewrath rapture view (PW), what struck me was its claim that the "Great … [Read more...]
When Eschatology Becomes Annoying
When eschatology becomes annoying: This annoyance occurs when individuals think they're right and persist in trolling those they differ with. Whenever I write on this topic I feel like the blustery, axe-wielding dwarf Gimli from Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. So here I am sharpening my axe again. Call me … [Read more...]
Why do the Nations Rage?
Why do the nations rage and the people plot a vain thing? The older this sickly world gets, the more I think of Psalm 2. Around the time of posting this I read where a journalist quipped that a certain individual was "richer than God." I understand that it was a typical hyperbolic statement. Yet we frequently … [Read more...]
When God Permits Crushing Events
How should Christians respond when God permits crushing events? What if God permitted the death of all your loved ones? When tragedy occurs Many, many years ago (1978) there was a plane crash just outside Melbourne, Australia. A man arrived home from work one day to learn that six members of his family died. A … [Read more...]
What does the Bible say about Socialism?
What does the Bible say about Socialism? The following article by Peter Goeman (Shepherds Theological Seminary) spells it out biblically, in an easy to follow manner. While they are different subjects, there is a connection between Socialism, Critical Race Theory and the demands of LGBTQ. At the core of it all is a … [Read more...]
The Wonderful Majesty of God
The Wonderful Majesty of God - Much of this summary relies on J. I. Packer's book, "Knowing God,' specifically on his chapter, "The majesty of God." Chapter 8 notes that the word majesty comes from the Latin and means greatness. When we ascribe majesty to someone we acknowledge their greatness. The LORD reigns, … [Read more...]
What Lies Beneath the Hatred of Israel
What Lies Beneath the Hatred of Israel? Melanie Phillips wrote a column asking, "What lies beneath the progressives' favorite cause [Israel]?" Prior to that article, Phillips noted that best-selling Irish novelist Sally Rooney refused to have her book. As it turns out, Ireland is one of the most anti-Israel countries … [Read more...]
Christian Focus and the Event Horizon
What should be our attitude and focus in an ever-changing, progressively evil world which hates God's Word? A weight of glory 16) So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17) For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an … [Read more...]
Is Archangel Michael the Restrainer?
Various identities have been proposed for the Restrainer. Here are some: 1) The Roman Empire; 2) Human Government; 3) God; Paul's proclamation of the gospel; 4) The Holy Spirit; 5) Michael the Archangel. I first became aware of the rapture timing debates somewhere around 2004. One of the bones of contention was the … [Read more...]
Friends of Israel Dangers Replacement Theology
From the Friends of Israel: Dangers of Replacement Theology. Here are three important articles from FOI's Paul Scharf discussing the dangers of replacing Israel with the church. Anti-Semitism has always existed to varying degrees. Tragically, the church's attitude has sometimes contributed to it, indirectly and … [Read more...]
