Is Christ Coming Again, Again and Again? (For an excellent study of Hebrews, be sure to get Tony Denton’s book, From Flawed to Flawless: Fulfilled! available here. If you mention that you saw the offer right here, I will refund your shipping)! Hebrews 9:28 is generally one of the first verses offered as proof there is to be a yet…
Category: Second Coming of Christ
A (Kind) Challenge to Any Follower of Harold Camping
As I am sure almost everyone knows, Harold Camping of California has– once again– predicted the end of the world and the Day of Judgment. It is “without a doubt” and “guaranteed” to take place May 21, 2011. Now, let it be known that I have a pamphlet written by Camping that leaves no doubt about what he is predicting.…
2 Thessalonians 1– To You Who Are Troubled, Rest, With Us…
TO YOU WHO ARE TROUBLED, REST Don K. Preston As a young man I heard preachers quote 2 Thessalonians 1:7f : “To you who are troubled, rest with us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven, in flaming fire, taking vengeance on those who know not God, and obey not the gospel.” The ministers would pound the pulpit threatening…
Armageddon #2
MORE ON ARMAGEDDON Don K. Preston The response to a recent article on Armageddon was excellent, so, I want to share a few more thoughts on this provocative and important topic. Revelation 16.14f says that Armageddon is the gathering for the Day of the Lord. Technically, Armageddon is not a battle at all, it is the gathering for the war.…
Eight Reasons Why Christ Is Coming Very Soon: A Response #6 (8)
8 Compelling Reasons Why: Jesus Is Coming “Very, Very Soon”– #6 (8) A Response Don K. Preston We continue our examination of an article, sent to us by a reader, with the above title. We have examined the claims that the “restoration of Israel in 1948” is a positive sign of the end, and several other of the so-called proofs…
Eight Reasons Why Christ is Coming Very Soon: A Response- #5
8 Compelling Reasons Why: Christ Is Coming “Very, Very Soon” #5 A Response Don K. Preston We continue our examination of an article, sent to us by a reader, with the above title. But first a little additional information that is parallel with the articles we are examining. On Tuesday evening (8-3-99) I heard TV evangelist John Hagee proclaim that the…
Eight Reasons Why Christ is Coming Very Soon: A Response- #4
EIGHT COMPELLING REASONS WHY: CHRIST IS COMING “VERY, VERY SOON” #4 A RESPONSE Don K. Preston The article we are reviewing claims that one of the proofs that Christ’s coming is at hand is because of the current, “Explosion of travel and education.” An appeal is made to the Living Bible translation of Daniel 12:4, “travel and education shall be…
Eight Reasons Why Jesus Is Coming Very Soon: A Response- #3
8 Compelling Reasons Why: Christ is coming “Very, Very Soon” #3–Earthquakes and Distress in Nature The article we have been examining claims that earthquakes have increased dramatically since the rebirth of Israel. Other “prophets” insist that weather changes, hurricanes and earthquakes are a portent of the end. The tragic tornadoes that hit the Oklahoma City area a few years back…
#2–Eight Reasons Why Jesus Is Coming Very Soon? A Response
8 Compelling Reasons Why: Christ Is Coming “Very, Very Soon” #2 Don K. Preston We are commenting on an article sent to me. The article proposes to give “compelling” evidence to prove that Christ’s parousia (Second Coming) is near. Reason #2–Plummeting morality. The article suggest that “studies show a shocking breakdown in morality since the middle of the century.” Proof…
Eight Reasons Why Jesus Is Coming Very Soon? A Response
8 Compelling Reasons Why: Jesus Is Coming “Very, Very Soon” Recently someone sent me a newspaper article with the above title. The article begins by saying, “The evidence for the soon return of Jesus Christ is overwhelming.” I am not sure if the sender was trying to convince me, or if they wanted me to comment on the article. Either…