Tag Archives: Prophecy

Isaiah 7:14 and The Virgin Birth?

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How can Isaiah 7:14 be considered a prophecy about Christ’s virgin birth when the word translated there also means a young female? This is a popular objection for those looking for a reason to deny prophesy and the virgin birth of the Messiah but it is also an opportunity to consider proper interpretation of Scripture. So I am going to hit on a few points of consideration that will answer this concern… On the surface we should see that there … Continue reading →

Prophecy Timelines

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Last night at our Midweek Fellowship I made mention of Always Be Ready ministry with Charlie Campbell, a Calvary Chapel pastor and a popular apologetic speaker. Charlie’s website is at www.alwaysbeready.com and you’ll find a lot of helpful resources, both free and for sale. If you visit his Rapture page at www.alwaysbeready.com/rapture you’ll find some helpful articles and handouts. Below, I’ve listed some of the free instant download timelines that he offers on his site… • A Timeline of Biblical History http://www.alwaysbeready.com/images/stories/alwaysbeready/Timeline%20of%20Biblical%20History,%208.5%20x%2011.pdf • … Continue reading →

Why Prophecy?

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At our Midweek Fellowship we watched a DVD from Tommy Nelson on the introduction to the prophecies of Daniel. He laid out 9 reasons for prophecy and I would like to share those again here: It gives us comfort to know that God has a plan (1 Thessalonians 4:13). It keeps us sober minded about life and the future. It instills a healthy fear (2 Corinthians 5:9-10). It invites us to join the privileged in knowing what’s ahead (John 15:15). … Continue reading →

Satan’s Persecution or God’s Wrath?

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For the sake of understanding the prophecies of Revelation and the coming final events, know that there is a difference between tribulation that is persecution caused by Satan and tribulation that is the wrath caused by God. Believers of every age have experienced persecution brought upon them because of the hate of Satan against the followers of Christ. Jesus said in John 16:33 “In the world you will have tribulation” (ESV), and those martyred by the Romans in the past or … Continue reading →

Rapture or Second Coming?

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The definitions of “rapture” and “second coming” can be confusing so I want to present you some thoughts on this. First, you are going to be taken up before the tribulation, to heaven by your Lord Jesus Christ. That’s the rapture. Jesus is coming to rapture out His church. In the rapture, Jesus is coming for His church. Second, you are going to return with your Lord Jesus when He comes back for His millennial reign on earth. That’s the … Continue reading →