Posts Tagged ‘premillennialism’
I am confused about premillennial theory
Question: I have a Bible question. I have been reading a lot of the material on the Bible.ca website. I found most of the information super excellent and very, very good at exposing the heresy of the word-faith / Pentecostal type of movement. I have also checked out the section that is about debunking the…
Read MoreWhat do you believe in regards to premillennial and dispensational theories?
Question: I just came across an article on your website that talked about premillennialism. Current events seem to have got them talking. Basically, I’d like to ask you several questions about premillennial and dispensational theories that these people believe. Do current events in the Middle East, particularly those between Israel and the Palestinians and Israel…
Read MoreDoesn’t Ezekiel 37 speak of the restoration of Israel before Jesus’ return?
Question: I read your criticism of the article “Eight Compelling Reasons why Christ is Coming Very Soon” with somewhat amused interest since from the outset it was obvious where you were going. I understand why. However, you challenged the article on a point that I want to take up a little time on – the…
Read MoreWere the Ten Tribes of Israel Really Lost?
Text: Ezekiel 37:15-28 I. Hurlbut’s Story of the Bible: “As in their own land, the children of Israel had forsaken the Lord and had worshiped idols, so after they were taken to these distant lands, they sought the gods of the people of those lands and ceased to be Israelites; and after a time they…
Read MoreIf you weren’t a part of the rapture and had to face the tribulation, would that shake your faith?
Question: I have a question for you concerning the rapture. I have been thinking about this a long time and I was wondering what you thought of this. With all that is happening in the world today, we all know the end of the world is at hand. My question is this: Suppose some catastrophic…
Read MoreDo you honestly think man is God’s most powerful creation?
Question: Do you honestly think that man is God’s most powerful creation? Just take a look at everything happening to man today, all the floods, all the storms; just imagine a brownish-black cloud consuming the visible sky and you will realize that man is not in control, that we are not superior. Moreover, you will…
Read MoreWhat does the Bible say about the Rapture?
Question: I am 13 years old. I am attempting to write a fictional book about the Rapture. I know nothing about the Rapture other than what the Bible says. I would like some in-depth understanding of this phenomenon in order to write my book better. Could you help me, please? Answer: Writing a book is…
Read MoreThe Ruse of the Rapture
by Dudley Ross Spears Maybe you have seen the bumper sticker that reads, “In case the Rapture occurs, this car will be driverless.” With tensions building in the Middle East, expectations are being sharpened in those who believe that the Rapture is about to take place. The Rapture is an intriguing topic and we will…
Read MorePeople Love To Have It So: The Rapture
by Gary McDade Human nature has changed very little since Bible times as is evidenced by comparing a statement in the Book of Jeremiah with a seemingly unabated infatuation with a contrived doctrine commonly known as “the Rapture.” In the sixth century BC Jeremiah said, “A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land;…
Read MoreWhat Is the Rapture?
by V. Glenn McCoy A young Christian mother recently came into my office with her two children and said, “Will you please explain to my children what the ‘Rapture’ is?” Her children had been exposed to the “Rapture” through some of their friends and they were left confused. Most of us have seen bumper…
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