The Biblical Case for the Pretribulational Rapture

The Biblical Case for the Pretribulational Rapture

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,...
The Mark of the Beast

The Mark of the Beast

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,...
The Two-Prophetic Witnesses

The Two-Prophetic Witnesses

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...
Guidelines for Interpreting Bible Prophecy

Guidelines for Interpreting Bible Prophecy

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...
Setting Your sights on heaven

Setting Your sights on heaven

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...