Tag: The Last Days
Apostasy: Did Paul mean Rapture or a departure of faith?
In 2 Thessalonians, Paul said the church will experience apostasy. Apostasy. What did Paul mean when he told the church to expect an apostasy before the return of Christ? For many scholars, the meaning is clear. They see it as a departure or a denial of faith in Christ. But in recent years there is…
Daily sacrifices in Jerusalem: When will they start again?
Will the ritual of daily animal sacrifices begin once more in Israel? Yes, the practice of daily sacrifices will once again be seen in modern-day Israel. I’ll lightly brush over the gruesome nature of the ritual. I am an animal lover and don’t like the idea of killing innocent animals. But the sacrificing of animals…
Irenaeus, a Church Father, gave early Christians a warning
Irenaeus warned the church about the last days. Church father Irenaeus compared the last days to the days of Noah and the persecution during the Babylonian captivity. Obviously, the church wasn’t affected by either historic event. But, for good reason, he used them to warn the church. Many Christians believe that the church will escape…
The Hagia Sophia, Rome, & the 10 toes of Daniel’s prophecy
What is the Hagia Sophia? The Hagia Sophia was one of the most important Christian churches in the world. But, the emphasis is on the word “was.” And it held that position for nearly one thousand years. It’s now a museum. (author’s note: It is no longer a museum. President Erdogan of Turkey has converted…
The Last Days: essential in Paul’s Gospel preaching ministry
Paul preached about Jesus but never failed to mention the last days. Paul’s mission, given to him by the Lord, was to preach Christ to all men. He worked tirelessly in order to preach repentance and salvation to as many towns and people as possible. He wasn’t a prophecy teacher per se, but he included…
The Last Days: Peter & Paul believed they were living them?
The Apostle Peter thought he was living in the last days. And not only Peter but also the writer of the Book of Hebrews believed he was in the last days of biblical prophecy. What are we to make of their interpretation of the last days? Did they misunderstand? Were they mistaken like so many…
Legs of Iron and Feet of Clay: Daniel’s Statue part 4
Legs of Iron and Feet of Clay. Was this the Roman Empire? What were the legs of iron and feet of clay? The prophet Daniel interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream in chapter two of the Book of Daniel. The king saw a statue that represented four great empires. Later, Daniel had his own vision in which…
The Days of Noah. Olivet Discourse: a return to Noah’s days?
As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be when Jesus returns. We don’t know what it was like in the days of Noah, but the world will get a glimpse of that history before Jesus returns. Many people might be correct when they argue that society has already reached the norms…
The Rapture Part 2. Is the Rapture Biblical, was Paul wrong?
The rapture part two: Taking a closer look In the video below, ‘The Rapture part two’ teacher Ken Johnson goes further to support his view of the Rapture. And specifically, his belief that the rapture event will occur before the start of the seven-year tribulation. The Apostle Paul assures the believers that the Day of…
The Statue in the Book of Daniel: Part One
In the Book of Daniel, we learn about a statue that’s important in Bible prophecy. From the statue in the Book of Daniel, we can learn important facts about past and future events and the future return of Christ. Daniel 2:31 “Your Majesty looked, and there before you stood a large statue – an enormous,…
