The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.
Many Christians think of end times prophecy as a gigantic, intimidating puzzle -- difficult to piece together and impossible to figure out. But every puzzle can be solved if you approach it the right way. Paul Benware compares prophecy to a picture puzzle. Putting the edge pieces together first builds the 'framework' that makes it easier to fit the other pieces in their place. According to Benware, the framework for eschatology is the biblical covenants. He begins his comprehensive survey by explaining the major covenants. Then he discusses several different interpretations of end times prophecy. Benware digs into the details of the Rapture, the Great Tribulation, the judgements and resurrections, and the millennial kingdom. But he also adds a unique, personal element to the study, answering questions as: -Why study bible prophecy? -What difference does it make if I'm premillenial or amillenial? If what the Bible says about the future puzzles you, Understanding End Times Prophecy will help you put together the pieces and see the big picture.
Understand the connection between the Old Testament and the end times, what to expect during the last days, and how to stand firm in Christ in the face of opposition. Rabbi K. A. Schneider decodes the Book of Revelation, showing how the end-time events prophesied in the New Testament book correspond with the teachings of the Torah and the Hebrew prophets. You will discover how the Passover foreshadows the great tribulation, and what the Hebrew prophets reveal about the anti-Messiah, Armageddon, hell, the return of the Messiah, the millennial kingdom, heaven, and much more. As the world grows darker and darker, many people have a sense of impending doom. This book will teach you what to expect during the last days and how to stand firm in Christ even in the face of opposition.
In the opening chapter, Robert Gundry states, "It is hoped that the following pages will contribute to an understanding and appreciation of the posttribulational position and that it will do so in a manner characterized by 'wisdom from above. . . First pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy' (James 3:17)." In keeping with this expressed desire, the author presents his thesis regarding Christ's second coming, not as a polemical argument, but as a reasonable and tenable position. This book propounds the thesis that Jesus will return after the tribulation and that the first resurrection will occur at that time. Dr. Gundry believes that biblical evidence points most naturally to this conclusion. Because of his discerning analysis of Scripture, his careful logic, and the thoughtful presentation of his views, he is one of today's leading spokesmen for posttribulational eschatology.
This classic includes the following chapters: I. Principles That Should Govern in the Interpretation of Prophecy A Prophecy of Transcendent Interest “Daniel the Prophet” (Matt. 24:15) II. “The Commandment to Restore, and to Build” Concerning Eclipses The Decree of Cyrus the Great Concerning Cyrus Nehemiah’s Work on Temple Wall III. Details of the Seventy Weeks IV. “Unto Messiah the Prince” The Prince V. Messiah “Cut Off.” The “Hour” The Judgment. “The Prince That Shall Come” Who Is “The Prince That Shall Come”? VI. The Seventieth Week “For One Week” “My Sacrifices and Drink-Offering” VII. Are the Seventieth Weeks Consecutive? Why the Seventy Weeks Are Divided Into Three Parts The Overspreading of Abominations (Dan. 9:27) The Decree of Cyrus Again The Remainder of the Seventieth Week God’s Prophetic Time Measure VIII. Daniel’s Last Vision Daniel XI The Persian Era Alexander the Great Antiochus the Great The Raiser of Taxes Antiochus Epiphanes. The “Vile Person” The Uprising of the Maccabees IX. The King The “Break” Theory “Herod the King” “According to His Will” Exalting and Magnifying Himself The Desire of Women The God of Forces The Time of the End Caesar Augustus “Daniel’s Last Vision” Plutarch’s Description of the Actian War “The Countries and the Glorious Land” Edom, Moab and Ammon The Treasures of Egypt The Libyans and Ethiopians Tidings From East and North His Palace and His End X. Michael the Great Prince. The Time of Trouble. Many Awakening. Many Running to and Fro. Knowledge Increased. How Long the End? Michael the Prince A Time of Trouble Such as Never Was Many Awakening Out of the Dust Many Shall Run to and Fro How Long the End? A Time, Times and a Part The Taking Away of the Daily Sacrifice XI. “The Wise Shall Understand.” Have These Prophecies a Future Application? Have These Prophecies a Future Application? XII. The Lord’s Prophecy on Mount Olivet The Importance of the Destruction of Jerusalem Wrath to the Uttermost Future Troubles for Mankind XIII. Outline of the Olivet Prophecy The Great Tribulation. The Days of Vengeance Christ’s Olivet Discourse “When Ye Shall See” Self-Inflicted Sufferings XIV. Such as Never Was Mark’s Account of the Olivet Prophecy The Abomination of Desolation Luke’s Account. Is It the Same Discourse? Israel’s Last Probation The Time of Jacob’s Trouble The Great Tribulation of Revelation VII XV. The Siege of Jerusalem as Described by Josephus The Days of Vengeance Vespasian Recalled. Titus Placed in Charge XVI. Concluding Comments Edersheim on Matthew XXIV An Illuminating Contrast Signs in the Sun, Moon and Stars