by Ron Rhodes | Feb 2, 2024 | Blog
In Revelation 3:10, God promised the church in Philadelphia, “I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth.” While the seven churches in Revelation 2 and 3 were historical churches in Asia Minor,...
by Ron Rhodes | Aug 21, 2023 | Blog
In Revelation 13, we read that the antichrist and the false prophet—a diabolical duo—will subjugate the entire world so that no one can buy or sell who does not receive the mark of the beast. [The false prophet] causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor,...
by Ron Rhodes | Aug 7, 2023 | Blog
God will raise up two mighty prophetic witnesses during the tribulation period. They will testify of the true God with incredible power—much like the power of Elijah (1 Kings 17; Malachi 4:5) and Moses (Exodus 7–11). Two witnesses are important. The Old Testament...
by Ron Rhodes | Jan 14, 2023 | Blog
Some people claim Bible prophecy should be interpreted allegorically. The allegorical method of interpretation seeks to uncover figurative or secondary meanings of Bible verses. I once encountered a person who assured me that the “second coming” occurs whenever a...
by Ron Rhodes | Aug 26, 2022 | Blog
One of my all-time favorite Bible passages is Colossians 3:1-2: “Set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.” There are two insights I want to share...
by Ron Rhodes | Mar 19, 2022 | Blog
In Revelation 7:14, the apostle John writes, “I heard the number of those who were sealed: 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel” (NIV). Who are these 144,000? Some Christians have taken this as metaphorically referring to the church. However, the context indicates...
