Experiencing the Manifold Grace of God
As I have spent some time reflecting on the past 18 weeks of our End Times study, I am amazed at all we have learned and the many truths that have been clarified for me, personally, along the way. For those following along, we are taking a pause for the summer, and I want to [...]
We are at a pivotal time in our study of the End Times as we have discussed all biblical events known to happen before the tribulation starts, as well as the events of the first three and a half years. I can't believe we've come so far! As we near the end of Part 2, [...]
One thing you'll notice as you read the book of Revelation is that some chapters are chronological and others are parenthetical, happening alongside or at different points of the chronological chapters. Fruchtenbaum says, "Regarding the events of the first half of the tribulation, two things should be noted. First, some events occur in chronological sequence, [...]
We're beginning to see a progression of events as we reach the end of the seals. The 7th seal contains the 7 trumpet judgments, and the 7th trumpet judgment contains the 7 bowl judgments. Each set of judgments (seals, trumpets, and bowls) get progressively worse. Fruchtenbaum divides the tribulation into 4 quarters and places the [...]
Revelation 7 is a parenthetical passage which draws our attention away from the devastation in chapter 6 and introduces us to the ministry of the 144,000 Jewish believers and Tribulation Saints. "In verses 1-3 [of chapter 7], the four angels who are commissioned to bring judgment on the earth are commanded to hold off their [...]
"When He opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, 'Come and see.' Another horse, fiery red, went out. And it was granted to the one who sat on it to take peace from the earth, and that people should kill one another; and there was given to him a great sword."Revelation [...]
As we move into this part of our study, I want to remind you of a couple things that will already be happening on earth before the tribulation starts. The first is the ministry of Elijah the Prophet (Malachi 4:5-6), and second is the government of 10 kings/10 kingdoms. This government must be in place [...]
"The seventy weeks' prophecy is one of the most significant and detailed Messianic prophecies of the Old Testament. It is found in Daniel 9. The chapter begins with Daniel praying for Israel, acknowledging the nation's sins against God and asking for God's mercy. As Daniel prayed, the angel Gabriel appeared to him and gave him [...]
Last week's study on Rev. 4 & 5 was such a blessing to me. It’s comforting to think of the Throne of God, and when no one else was worthy to open the scroll, the Lamb was found worthy! If there's anything God is teaching me through this study, it's that He is in control! [...]
I can't believe it's already time for Part 2 of our End Times study. During Part 2, we will be studying Daniel's 70th Week, another name for the seven year Tribulation. Early on we saw that Revelation 1:19 divides the book into three parts: the things John has seen (past), the things which are (present), [...]
Simply Persuaded 