When do the “Times of the Gentiles” end?
I find that many are confused concerning this issue. The following article by Samuel Whitefield, I think is excellent in bringing clarity to this important eschatological theme.
Characteristic Elements of the Apostolic Witness
The following is a full repost from John Harrigan at Gospel of Christ Crucified Theologians have long sought the “elusive center” (Gordon Fee) of biblical theology. That is, what is the central message of the Scriptures and the apostolic witness? Since the Reformation, most Protestants have focused on justification by faith. During the last hundred […]
Turkish prime minister delivers speech as a 10-foot hologram
This is fun.
Bombings tear through Cairo, Egypt
On Saturday, as tens of millions of Egyptians commemorated the anniversary of the first Egyptian Revolution, multiple bombings, carried out by Islamist extremists, tore through the city of Cairo. First, it is essential that we remember our bothers and sisters in Egypt. But we should note that since the second revolution that took place on […]
Revolution Film Teaser: Iranian Pastor
Also on Youtube.
Thrown alive into the lake of fire? Are Antichrist and Gog the same individual?
Whenever the claim that Antichrist and Gog are the same individual is made, a common objection frequently brought up goes something like this: “The Antichrist cannot be Gog, because the Antichrist is cast alive into the lake of fire (Revelation 19:20) whereas Gog is buried according to (Ezekiel 39:11).” When we consult the fuller mosaic […]
When does the Gog of Magog Invasion take place?
Over the past several years, I have argued extensively for the view that the invasion of “Gog of Magog”, as prophesied in Ezekiel 38 and 39 is simply another retelling of the many Antichrist prophecies found throughout the Bible. In other words, Gog is simply another name for Antichrist. My most thorough argument for this […]
Daniel 11:21-35: History or Future?
Read the article as a color PDF here. If one consults the overwhelming majority of conservative commentaries on Daniel 11, the chapter is most often interpreted according to the following chart: For many years my position, along with the majority of conservative futurist commentators, has been in full agreement with this chart. But more recently, […]
Taksim Square, June 15, 2013
As I eagerly await the actual production of The Revolution Film Project, I’ve been enjoying learning how to do some basic editing on Final Cut Pro X. All footage was captured on June 15, 2013 in Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey. Special thanks to my buddies Steve and Dalton Thomas as well as Daniel van Moll […]
The Square
The Square: A powerful documentary about the Egyptian Revolution is beginning to be shown in select cities round the World. I highly encourage anyone who is able to catch it.
Prophecy Hour Radio
Pastor Dan Catlin and I chat about various subjects such the upcoming as “blood moons”, repentance, my upcoming films, and Isaiah 19. Interview length about 53 minutes. Click here to listen
The New Syria
In pondering what form Syria will eventually take (assuming there is ever any measure of resolution to the present conflict there), I found the following maps interesting to ponder. The first map details present day Syria and what groups control various portions of the nation. Of course, this could all change overnight. World circumstances change, […]
Three Scenarios of Unfolding Prophecy
I know that many of those who regularly read this blog have also read Hidden in Plain Sight By Mark Davidson. Mark blogs at Four Sign Posts. If you have read both Mark’s book and my latest book, Mideast Beast, then you are aware that we interpret Daniel 7 and 8 differently. In Mideast Beast, […]
Political turmoil continues in Turkey
The pressure on Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan and the AK Party continues to escalate. Beyond the ongoing pressure from various activist groups, a division within the ruling Islamist party has expanded following the exposure of deep corruption at the highest levels of leadership. And above all of this, a full blown war between the Gülenists […]
Is “Jacob’s Trouble” still future?
In Jeremiah chapter 30, we find the phrase that has come to define what many understand as the worst time of suffering that the Jewish people will ever experience, which takes place just before the return of Jesus. Jeremiah’s prophecy reads as follows: Now these are the words which the LORD spoke concerning Israel and […]
The World is Not Ours To Save
This brief post will likely upset some Christians. Within the Church today, there is a debate concerning the duty and responsibility of the believer to engage culture and fight for justice. The two extremes within this debate are often defined on one side by those in the deeply prophecy driven, pre-tribulational, dispensationalist camp. This camp […]
Turkey’s PM Erdogan faces threat from wounded ally
Its fascinating to see PM Erdogan and the Fethullah Gulen movement having a fall out. This may have the potential to do damage to the PM. The BBC News has a brief report here. Another slightly more detailed report is here. And Euronews has a video report as well.
The Geneva Agreement or the Iranian Hustle?
I just wrote a brief commentary piece for WND concerning the deal with Iran. The actual title: “Iran’s plan: Buy time with deal, then destroy enemies.” You can read it at WND.
John Kerry’s plan for Jerusalem
Aaaron Klein’s article today at WND has some very interesting features. The following line certainly caught my attention: The exact composition of the international mandate is up for discussion, the sources said, but Kerry’s plan recommended a coalition that includes the Vatican, together with a group of Muslim countries such as Turkey and Saudi Arabia. […]
100 Questions About the Bible and the Qur’an
Whenever I travel to speak at various conferences, one of the most common requests I have is for recommendations concerning a good resource that folks can share with their Muslim friends. While there are various great resources out there, I want to call everyone’s attention to a book written by my friend Dan Wickwire. Dan […]
Moses Versus Plato
I wanted to share the following session by John Harrigan. I’m convinced that a basic understanding of the early corruption of the Biblical apocalyptic worldview and eschatology within the Church is at the root of perhaps 90% of the theological divisions that we experience amongst ourselves today. I am also convinced that if the end […]
Enabling the Caliphate?
First, I have to refer you to an excellent piece from the Clarion Project, well worth the read: The Middle East Now Has Three Alliances: None Are With the U.S. And second, I would refer you to a short interview conducted by my friend Chris Mitchell, CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief. Make sure to […]
Daniel’s 70th Week Reconsidered?
The earliest Christian writer who quite directly addressed the prophecy of Daniel’s 70 weeks was Ireneaus in his Against Heresies (ca. A.D. 180). In 5.25.2 Irenaeus quotes Matthew 24:15 and states that this will be fulfilled with the Antichrist literally entering the Jewish temple for the purpose of presenting himself as Christ. In Book 5.25.4 […]
Some thoughts on Martyrdom
The following session on the subject of Martyrdom and Cultural Engagement is a message I shared at last year’s Daniel Training Network (DTN) Conference. The full archives of last years’s conference can be accessed here. The next conference is in April 3-6, 2014 in San Francisco. It is a conference chock full of very rich […]
As the Turkish elections draw near…
The Turkish elections may be one of the most important factors determining the future of the region. Certainly worth keeping an eye on. Turkish PM on uncertain footing as elections loom.
Three perspectives on the rapture
I’ve been looking forward to reading these three online interviews from My Digital Seminary. Hat-tip to Alan Kurschner of Eschatos Ministries for posting them. Post-Tribulational case presented by Craig Blomberg Pre-Wrath case presented by Alan Kurschner Pre-Tribulational case presented by Michael Svigel
Sin, Separation, and Salvation
I found this short blog post to be a well written and cogent exhortation worth meditating upon. It was written by Truman Falkner on his blog Looking Forward.
The Antichrist’s false peace treaty
Most premillennialists hold that the beginning of the final seven years before the return of Jesus will be marked by some form of deceptively made “peace treaty” or covenant between the Antichrist and the leadership of Israel. Opponents of this view argue that this belief is only found in Daniel 9:27 and no where else. […]
Libyan assembly votes to follow Islamic law
Today a dark cloud has descended upon the nation of Libya. While I do not wish for this to become yet another opportunity to gripe about the president, it is certainly a fair criticism to pin this entirely on the catastrophic foreign policy decisions of the present Administration. Read the depressing details over at Reuters.
Daniel’s 70 Weeks: Study Notes
The following notes are from my session with the Kansas City Prophetic School on December 3, 2013 addressing the issue of Daniel’s prophecy of 70 Weeks. I’ve included at the conclusion of the notes, some comments from my highly esteemed brother Reggie Kelly of The Mystery of Israel. I encourage you to ponder Reggie’s comments, […]
