Biblical Teachings
The next question concerning the rapture is when it will occur.
The next question concerning the rapture is when it will occur. There are several lines of biblical evidence showing that it will take place before the tribulation. First, no biblical passage that discusses the tribulation mentions the church. The fact that saints are found in the tribulation does not prove that the church is there any more than the existence of saints in the Old Testament proves that the church was there. It has already been shown that the church began at Pentecost in Acts 2, with the baptizing ministry of the Holy Spirit. Thus, the Old Testament saints are …
We Shall All Be Changed in An Instant
The third passage pertaining to the rapture of the church is 1 Corinthians 15:50-58. These verses deal with the change in the nature of the bodies of the raptured saints. Verse 50 declares the necessity of this change, stating that flesh and blood are unable to inherit the kingdom of God, and decay cannot inherit immortality. The background to this statement is found in Genesis 2:17 and is further developed in Genesis 3:17-19. Because of sin, man has become subject to corruption and mortality. All humans beings are seen as guilty, by imputation, of participating in Adam’s sin (Rom. 5:12-14). …
Antiochus Epiphanes IV – A Type of The Antichrist
Antiochus Epiphanes Wojciech Stattler, Machabeusze or the Maccabees painting, 1842 A Type of The Coming Antichrist Daniel E. Woodhead Ph.D. Introduction The Bible gives a prophecy about the development of a world empire out of which a man called Antiochus Epiphanes would emerge. In this clear example of Bible typology God is giving […]
The Last Battle on Earth
THE FINAL BATTLE OF THE EARTH The Beast of Revelation 666 by Hawkwood The Bible reveals exactly how the coming world leader, known as the Antichrist, will suffer defeat for all the havoc he has caused on earth. And specifically, the greatest persecutions of the Jews this earth will […]
Ariel Ministries’ Messianic Bible Study # 008: THE ARAB STATES IN PROPHECY Part 2
This manuscript is republished by special permission of Ariel Ministries. * TABLE OF CONTENTS * Each item is linked for your convenience * II. THE CONTINUATION OF THE CONFLICT III. THE FUTURE OF THE CONFLICT A. Lebanon B. Jordan 1. Edom: Southern Jordan 2. Moab: Central Jordan 3. Ammon: Northern Jordan RECOMMENDED READING * And Esau hated […]
Seven Old and New Testament References to the Rapture: by Randy Nettles
Pete GarciaJanuary 6, 2020 By Randy Nettles Jesus never fully explained the Rapture to his disciples before his crucifixion, although he hinted at it a few times (Matthew 24:36-44; Luke 17:26-36; John 14:1-4). The Rapture was a mystery until God revealed it to Paul many years after Jesus’ death. The timing of this revelation is […]
THE SCARLET THREAD THROUGH THE BIBLE
THE SCARLET THREAD THROUGH THE BIBLE Dr. W. A. Criswell Leviticus 17:11 12-31-95 10:50 a.m. So what I pray for is you all just be comfortable now. Be seated in comfort and listen with your head as well as with your heart. And we are going to preach clear through the Bible beginning at […]