Live with the End in View

Jim Leffel

Luke 12:35-40

Looking at three short parables in Luke 12, three main practices stand out as being critical to living in faith and hope in the time until Christ's return: 1.) Living in readiness to meet the King, taking part in the work of the Kingdom today; 2.) waiting patiently, but not idly; and 3.) being alert to the opportunities God brings for us, fighting distractions.

Detecting False Teachers

Gary DeLashmutt

John 10:4

John, one of Jesus' disciples, writes his first epistle to the church in Ephesus to combat Gnosticism. In these verses, he gives his audience two additional tests to detect false teachers: 1) do the teachers agree with the Apostles' teaching about who Jesus is; and 2) does the Holy Spirit confirm their view of Jesus?

A Framework for Predictive Prophecy

Mike Sullivan

Matthew 24:14

God makes it clear throughout the Bible that no one knows the day or hour Jesus will return, but we can get a broad outline of history through Scripture. In particular, the book of Daniel contains numerous visions that, when studied, provide a prophetic framework that informs our view of the future. Although it can be confusing and difficult, this prophecy is an essential part of Scripture that warrants careful study and consideration.

Rapture of the Church

Chris Hearty

1 Corinthians 15:50-52

There are many views about the rapture of the Church and many unknowns surrounding the topic. However, the question is not if it will happen, but when. With many different ideas about what the rapture will be like and when it will take place, it is important to carefully consider what Scripture teaches on the subject.

Hospitality and the End Times

Rich Mendola

1 Corinthians 15:50-52

Would you like to picture the coming kingdom where God reigns? Then practice Biblical Hospitality! Jesus links the great messianic banquet that is to come to times when we are eating together. He also links it to the fulfillment of the great commission: "When this gospel is preached as a witness to all the nations, then the end shall come" (Matthew 24:14). Come and learn more about how we can eat strategically, redemptively, and hopefully as we picture the coming kingdom. Eating your way to the end of the age! Is it really that simple? Come and find out.

Jewish Eschatology

Eric Chabot

1 Corinthians 15:50-52

The Bible is a Jewish book that speaks of God's redemptive plan - the coming of the Jewish Messiah for the benefit of his people and the entire world. Christians should look to the following questions to impact their view of eschatology: 1) What did the Jewish people believe about eschatology at the time of Jesus? 2) What was the role of the Jewish Messiah and the end of the world? 3) What does the Old Testament teach about eschatology?

The Last Days

Timothy Clarke

Luke 21:8-26

The second coming of Christ is a fact and an event that will happen in the near future (remembering that human's view of time is very different than God's). As believers, this is not something for us to fear. Matthew 24 and Luke 21 provide insight into many signs that will take place prior to Jesus' return.

Breaking the Tide of Falsehood

Dennis McCallum

2 Timothy 3:1-5

Paul warns Timothy about the end times and the false teaching that will infiltrate the church. He encourages Timothy to be in the Word and to avoid myths propagated by older women. Being diligent in the Word is the safeguard against false teaching. Teaching refers to Kroeger and Kroeger's book "I Suffer Not a Woman".

The Old Order Has Passed Away

Conrad Hilario

Revelation 20:7-21:7

The human heart rebels at every chance it gets, but God has gone to the furthest point possible to show that he is loving and just. This is evident in: 1) Satan's destruction; 2) the Great White Throne Judgment ; 3) the Bema Seat Judgment; 4) the creation of new heaven and new earth. In addition, common objections to the concept of hell are addressed, along with the question ?how can a loving God send people to hell??