Shamain webster, who lives in the suburbs outside of dallas, has seen the signs of a coming apocalypse for a while now, just as the bible. In ancient texts, apocalyptic messages cultivated endurance and. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. The first thing that we should do is to follow the directions of our government and medical experts. Read the latest articles covering the end times and topics such as the antichrist, rapture, tribulation and more bible prophecy. Unraveling gods message of hope ben witherington iii on. Left behind by tim lahaye, tribulation force by tim lahaye, the mark by tim lahaye, the last days by joel c. Heres why christian scholars who study end times say this.
How can anyone be in heaven knowing others are in hell. The book of revelation, the last book in the christian bible, is interpreted by many evangelical scholars as a description of jesus returning to earth. Some people are comparing current times with the apocalypse. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. In the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time of the end. Ancient texts encouraged hope and endurance when they spoke of.
Heres why christian scholars who study end times say this is not the end of the world. These end times prophecies clearly identify the last days. Even if no one knows when the end times will take place, all of us can act to fulfill our calling with a sense of urgency. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Understanding end time prophecy and the coming end time elijah prophet.
The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. The technical name for the subject of the endtimes is eschatology from the greek word eschatos which means last. There are many different interpretations regarding the end times spoken of in the bible. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. Bible study tools booklets are we living in the time of the end. The sign of the end times in bible prophecy points to simultaneous conditions and events that precede the end of this world.
In the gospel accounts jesus gave a brief summary of the events and conditions leading up to his return. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. The book of revelation raises questions that many of us would rather not think about. The beast, the false prophet, who has the number 666, the antichrist, is. While covid19 is likely not one of the seven last plagues of revelation, nor a sign of the end times, it is still very real. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. Watch end times revelation now on your favorite device. Most importantly, the end time revelations that are uncovered in revelation show us that the end time is not a one time event that destroys the planet in. My guest, elaine pagels, is the author of a new book about what she describes as. The book of revelation a revealing of the futureis history written in advance. Perhaps no more confusing topic in it exists that the end times. In this message, pastor bil cornelius takes a look at what the book of. Find the answers to your questions about what will happen in the. The rest of the book, really the last half of the book is about the overthrow of this system.
With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. The bible teaching ministry of pastor george chuang. What if revelation is not about end times, but rather a guide to how we create heaven on earth, right now. Some fear coronavirus may symbolize the end of the world. The book of revelation is an important book regarding the future, but one must have the proper biblical method of interpretation and a relationship with christ in order to understand it. Although the book of revelation addresses the christian church of the time when it was written, towards the end of the first century ad, some of its. Many of the theories are inspired by the book of revelation. And as christians, we need to respond appropriately to it. The prophecies of the book of revelation are among the most important parts of the bible, and understanding these words is a crucial component of understanding how the end times will unfold.
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