I first listened to this two years ago, when I was anxious, sick to my stomach with fear. And now, I’m at peace. Thanks, Hank, for your Apocalypse Code, and for I Introducing me to Gary demar and others who explain Revelation. 💓
Multiple Second Coming Visions in Revelation: (book not in chronological order ) Christ returns one time in the future. However, there are several different visions of His return shown from different perspectives in the Book of Revelation. Christ returns at the end of Revelation chapter 6, with signs in the sun, moon, and stars, as are found in the Olivet Discourse. Those at the end of the chapter are hiding from the wrath of the Lamb. Why would they be hiding if Christ is not present? The "kings", "captains", "might men", "free", and "bond" are also found in chapter 19 at the return of Christ. He returns at the 7th trumpet, which is the last trumpet in the Bible, and the time of the judgment of the dead in Revelation 11:15-18. The beginning of chapter 12 is a history lesson containing the fall of Satan, and the birth and death of Christ, who is the seed promised to crush the head of Satan in Genesis 3:15. The Second Coming is found in the "harvest" of chapter 14, which is related to the parable of the wheat and tares in Matthew chapter 13. He comes as a thief at Armageddon, and we find the greatest earthquake in history in chapter 16. This occurs when the 7th angel pours out his vial. How powerful is an earthquake which moves islands and destroys the mountains? What is happening to the planet? He comes on a horse in chapter 19. Chapter 20? Does He come with the fire, and the judgment of the dead at the end of chapter 20, which agrees with what Paul said in 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, and 2 Timothy 4:1? (The time of the judgment of the dead is also found in Revelation 11:18.) There are no mortals left alive on the planet at the end of Matthew 25:31-46. Why does an angel come down from heaven with a key to unlock the bottomless pit in Revelation 9:1-2, if the pit was not already locked before that time? Are there wicked angels in the pit in Rev. 9:11? If the beast "ascends" from the pit in Rev. chapter 11, where was the beast before that time? Does your view agree with Peter in 2 Pet. 2:4, and Jude in Jude 1:6, when they both said wicked angels are already in chains of darkness? Revelation 9:14 proves some of the angels were previously bound in some manner. Because the two witnesses were bodily resurrected from the dead in Revelation 11, the "first resurrection" at the beginning of Revelation 20 is not the first bodily resurrection in the book. The principle of "Recapitulation" means there are multiple visions of His return. ====================================== New Covenant Whole Gospel: Let us now share the Old Testament Gospel found below with the whole world. On the road to Emmaus He said the Old Testament is about Him. He is the very Word of God in John 1:1, 14. Awaken Church to this truth. Jer 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: Jer 31:32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by husband unto them, saith the LORD: Jer 31:33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. Jer 31:34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. Is the most important genealogy in the Bible found in Matthew 1:1 (Gal. 3:16)? Is God's Son the ultimate fulfillment of Israel (John 1:49)? Why has the modern Church done a pitiful job of sharing the Gospel with modern Orthodox Jews? Why would someone tell them they are God's chosen people and then fail to share the Gospel with them? Who is the seed of the woman promised in Genesis 3:15? Who is the "son" in Psalm 2? Who is the "suffering servant" of Isaiah 53? Who would fulfill the New Covenant promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34? Who would fulfill the timeline of Daniel chapter 9 before the second temple was destroyed? Why have we not heard this simple Old Testament Gospel preached on Christian television in the United States on a regular basis? Once a person comes to understand the New Covenant promised to Israel and Judah in Jeremiah 31:31-34, which is found fulfilled by Christ during the first century in Hebrews 8:6-13, and Hebrews 10:16-18, and specifically applied to the Church in 2 Corinthians 3:6-8, and Hebrews 12:22-24, man-made Bible doctrines fall apart. Let us now learn to preach the whole Gospel until He comes back. The King of Israel is risen from the dead! (John 1:49, Acts 2:36) We are not come to Mount Sinai in Hebrews 12:18. We are come instead to the New Covenant church of Mount Zion and the blood in Hebrews 12:22-24. 1Jn 3:22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 1Jn 3:23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 1Jn 3:24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. Watch the RUclips videos “The New Covenant” by David Wilkerson, or Bob George, and David H.J. Gay.
Olivet Timing Revealed by Luke’s Gospel: Compare Luke's Gospel to that of Matthew if you want to understand the timing. The disciples asked two different questions. When will the temple be destroyed? What will be the sign of your Second Coming? Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple (These subtitles are found in e-Sword.) Luk 21:5 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said, Luk 21:6 "These things which you see-the days will come in which not one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down." (Mat 24:2 And Jesus said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down." ) Luk 21:7 So they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?" (Mat 24:3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?") ( Mar 13:3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately, Mar 13:4 "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign when all these things will be fulfilled?") Luk 21:8 And He said: "Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and, 'The time has drawn near.' Therefore do not go after them. (Mat 24:5 For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. ) Luk 21:9 But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately." (Mat 24:6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.) Jesus Foretells Wars and Persecution Luk 21:10 Then He said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. (Mat 24:7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. ) Luk 21:11 And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. (Mat 24:7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. ) Luk 21:12 But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name's sake. (Mat 24:9 "Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name's sake.) (Read Acts 22:19-20, where Paul reveals that he fulfilled this text.) Luk 21:13 But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. Luk 21:14 Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer; Luk 21:15 for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist. Luk 21:16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. Luk 21:17 And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. (Mat 24:10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. ) Luk 21:18 But not a hair of your head shall be lost. Luk 21:19 By your patience possess your souls. (Mat 24:13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.) Jesus Foretells Destruction of Jerusalem Luk 21:20 "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. (Mat 24:15 "Therefore when you see the 'ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place" (whoever reads, let him understand), (Look at the reference to Hanukkah in John 10:22, if you want to know what the Jews of Jesus time understood about Antiochus Ephiphanes attacking the city during 167 BC, when his forces killed thousands of Jews, and stopped the sacrifices. Those two things also happened during 70AD.) Luk 21:21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her. (Mat 24:16 "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.) Luk 21:22 For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. Luk 21:23 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. (See also Luke 23:28-31.) (Mat 24:19 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! ) Luk 21:24 And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. (Almost all Bible scholars agree that the first part of the verse above is about 70 AD. At the end of the verse we find a period of time known as “the times of the Gentiles”. In the verses that follow we find the future Second Coming of Christ. Paul also referred to this time period in Romans 11:25, and Acts 28:28.) The Coming of the Son of Man Luk 21:25 "And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; (Mat 24:29 "Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.) Luk 21:26 men's hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Luk 21:27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. (Mat 24:30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.) Luk 21:28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near." (Mat 24:33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near-at the doors!)
@@P.H.888 Hyper-Preterism Unmasked: Is Matthew 10:23 about 70 AD, or is it about Jesus coming as the King to Israel? The answer is found below in Zech. 9:9. Did Jesus "cometh" as the King of Israel riding on a donkey during the week He was crucified? If Matthew 10:23 is about 70 AD, Peter ignored the commandment given by Jesus in Matthew 10:5-7, when Peter went to the house of Cornelius. It did not take the disciples forty years to take the Gospel to Israel. In Romans 1:16 Paul said the Gospel was taken "first" to the Jews. This time period of the Gospel going "first" to Israel is found in Matt. 10:5-23, and Acts chapter 2, and Acts 10:36-38, and Galatians 1:14-18. Zec 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass. The Old Covenant age died at Calvary when God ripped the temple veil in half from the top to the bottom at the moment His Son died at Calvary. There is no record in the NT of any person coming to salvation outside of the New Covenant between Calvary and 70 AD. Hebrews 7:12 proves there was a change in the law before 70 AD. We are not come to Mount Sinai in Hebrews 12:18. We are come instead to the New Covenant Church of Mount Zion and the blood of Jesus in Hebrews 12:22-24. This passage was written in the present tense before 70 AD. If the Hyper-Preterists (Full-Preterists) were correct the Old Covenant age would come back into existence if a temple were rebuilt, and animal sacrifices are renewed. Any basic book on Astronomy proves we are not now living in the "eternal" New Heavens and New Earth, because the sun only has a limited amount of nuclear fuel. We now understand the nuclear reaction inside the core of the sun, because of the testing of thermonuclear weapons.
I absolutely appreciate this, it just comes together in the correct context, using scripture to interpret scripture. The Old Testament sheds light on the New. Thank our Great God & Savior Jesus Christ
Hank, Gary, You guys are true heroes of faith, standing up for what you see as clear Biblical truth regardless of the consequences. "The world will end next year" sells way more books than, "focus on salvation and sanctification". I was a Dispensational thinker for decades and passages like that "this generation shall not pass" always gave me trouble. Slowly, over a period I was exposed to the same eschatology as yours and finally had to give up on this Tim Lahay "Christian X-Files" theology of despair. I can't go back to it because knowledge carefully learned cannot be unlearned.
Thank you, Gary Demar and Hank Hanegraaff, for your courage and sacrifice in presenting the partial preterist perspective. As you mentioned, the misinterpretation of Matthew 24 has provided much fodder for the critics, from Albert Schweitzer to Bart Ehrmann.
Olivet Timing Revealed by Luke’s Gospel: Compare Luke's Gospel to that of Matthew if you want to understand the timing. The disciples asked two different questions. When will the temple be destroyed? What will be the sign of your Second Coming? Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple (These subtitles are found in e-Sword.) Luk 21:5 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said, Luk 21:6 "These things which you see-the days will come in which not one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down." (Mat 24:2 And Jesus said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down." ) Luk 21:7 So they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?" (Mat 24:3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?") ( Mar 13:3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately, Mar 13:4 "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign when all these things will be fulfilled?") Luk 21:8 And He said: "Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and, 'The time has drawn near.' Therefore do not go after them. (Mat 24:5 For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. ) Luk 21:9 But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately." (Mat 24:6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.) Jesus Foretells Wars and Persecution Luk 21:10 Then He said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. (Mat 24:7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. ) Luk 21:11 And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. (Mat 24:7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. ) Luk 21:12 But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name's sake. (Mat 24:9 "Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name's sake.) (Read Acts 22:19-20, where Paul reveals that he fulfilled this text.) Luk 21:13 But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. Luk 21:14 Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer; Luk 21:15 for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist. Luk 21:16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. Luk 21:17 And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. (Mat 24:10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. ) Luk 21:18 But not a hair of your head shall be lost. Luk 21:19 By your patience possess your souls. (Mat 24:13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.) Jesus Foretells Destruction of Jerusalem Luk 21:20 "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. (Mat 24:15 "Therefore when you see the 'ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place" (whoever reads, let him understand), (Look at the reference to Hanukkah in John 10:22, if you want to know what the Jews of Jesus time understood about Antiochus Ephiphanes attacking the city during 167 BC, when his forces killed thousands of Jews, and stopped the sacrifices. Those two things also happened during 70AD.) Luk 21:21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her. (Mat 24:16 "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.) Luk 21:22 For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. Luk 21:23 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. (See also Luke 23:28-31.) (Mat 24:19 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! ) Luk 21:24 And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. (Almost all Bible scholars agree that the first part of the verse above is about 70 AD. At the end of the verse we find a period of time known as “the times of the Gentiles”. In the verses that follow we find the future Second Coming of Christ. Paul also referred to this time period in Romans 11:25, and Acts 28:28.) The Coming of the Son of Man Luk 21:25 "And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; (Mat 24:29 "Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.) Luk 21:26 men's hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Luk 21:27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. (Mat 24:30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.) Luk 21:28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near." (Mat 24:33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near-at the doors!) :
Hank, it’s amazing to be able to listen to you in the evening. I e joyed your live shows and hope you do more, real soon!! Have listened to you for so many years and you have helped me understand so much! Can’t thank you enough Hank!!
thank you for this much needed video!!!!! Lately, every other video on you tube is about how we are in 'end times' in my opinion the worst part of this is that it takes away glory from the Lord in what he ALREADY accomplished!!!!
I am right there with you. All I see left and right is “we are in the end times” or “Jesus is coming soon” but no meaningful conversation about it. If one tries to engage in conversation all they are met with is “go read Matthew 24, 1 Thessalonians 4 and 2 Thessalonians 2. People just want to think they have it all figured out and scorn you for challenging their traditions.
I’m about to listen to this. In all honesty, I’ve been sick about the times we’re living in. It’s literally keeping me awake at night, I go day-to-day with a horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach, I just hate this. I’m hoping this episode will give me some peace of mind!
The Preterist view shows that the 'great tribulation' or time of great trouble is past and that the Matt parables show the kingdom of God will grow to fill the whole earth. It does not mean there will be no tribulation for saints or nations over time but the 'last days madness' that grips many Christians with paralyzing fear is actually all about the judgement on unbelieving Israel. This view is one of great hope. Christ's resurrection and the gift of the Holy Spirit to dwell within believers over the whole earth does have an impact and it's not hopeless. Satan does not win, he will not win. He will not overcome. Christ has and does. Christ is seated enthroned with the Father and He waits til the earth is subdued to His reign, til all is brought into subjection. Jesus said 'even the very gates of Hell will not resist'. That is a powerful message. Christ's kingdom is not in retreat. Satan is.
As I wrote before, I am a catholic that read the bible on my own. Never had a teacher or priest to learn from. Your comments are right on spot. Agree one hundred percent. Hank you are a wonderful teacher. I wish my church had leaders like you. God bless you all!!!
This podcast was amazing and informative. I’ve listen to Hank for years and as I small boy I remember reading First of Revelation and thinking, he’s speaking to these Churches back then not us. But every preacher I heard spoke that it was written about our time. So it’s was good to know I was onto something back as a small boy. Thxs Hank, Rich
It cant get any better with men who have studied to show themselves approved,correctly dividing the word of truth. Wish i cld do bible studies with these men
I feel like I've been duped by people who are just hoping they'll experience the tribulation in their own lifetime. I've been caught up in that mindset myself because it would be nice for the evils of this world to finally come to an end. However I've come across more scholarly discourse along these lines over the last couple of years that are opening my eyes and I can't ignore it. It doesn't help that the Left Behind type stories were so popular in my early years. I don't dwell on this topic since no one really knows when Jesus is coming back. The main thing is I don't want to give too much time to incorrect interpretation which can lead people down wrong doctrine. I'm searching for correct teaching that can hold up to debate and scholarly research. Your discussion seems to pass in that regard.
Fun fact. Dr Gary Demar's son and wife are both Orthodox (like Hank). My family used to be close with Demar's and his daughter-in-law's family. Glad to see these two men connect.
I think that is so beautiful that Christians of diffferent denominations, even in families, can come together. It warms my heart like you wouldn’t believe!
I will be replaying this over and over. So much to process and learn how to read the Bible. Thank you 🙏🏻 so valuable And I have the book Apocalypse Code by Hank. Enjoying the read, can’t wait to finish; so I can start ‘Truth Matters Life matters.’📚
Mind blown! This was an excellent episode and teaching. So packed rich with content and material that inspires further study and confirmation of course, as the Bereans in Acts 17:11! Israel isn't replaced by the "church". Israel is the "church"! Halleluiah! (Galatians 6:16). Hopefully Gary will have his material published in audiobook and eBook format as well. The clarity this material brings makes me smile 🙂
Great Podcast: TY for your continued labour for the gospel ... I haven't listened to you since WDCX approx. 1997 +/- ... just prior to my Baptism and Rededication. ... your still amongst the greatest bible teachers. Amen, thanks❗
Well done! Another great book is “Idols For Destruction” by Herbert Schlossberg. It’s not directly related to this topic but indirectly is related and mind blowing Cheers
Dispensationalism is a heresy and false teaching, that absolutely destroyed the Christianity. Thanks a lot for the Truth! You are brothers doing an exceptional work for our Lord Jesus Christ and His church!
you ask what excuse does this man have for not realizing his great error in reading and understanding scripture?? what excuse does ANY dispensational preacher have for teaching this error? Im npt being mean, I too used to hold this belief but i had too many questions so I read it for myself and did some research and long story short, i finally got it!!!
So confusing but I will keep studying, now being brought up in one of the fundalmentalist groups, I was taught The way you teach revelations now. But as I learned salvation was through faith alone, I learned about pre-tribulation from such great Bible teachers as John MacArthur, Charles Stanley and Tony Evans. I just can’t believe John MacArthur for one, is this far off on the subject but then again he would be the first to tell you, don’t take his word go to the Scriptures. Appreciate your ministry Hank
Multiple Second Coming Visions in Revelation: (book not in chronological order ) Christ returns one time in the future. However, there are several different visions of His return shown from different perspectives in the Book of Revelation. Christ returns at the end of Revelation chapter 6, with signs in the sun, moon, and stars, as are found in the Olivet Discourse. Those at the end of the chapter are hiding from the wrath of the Lamb. Why would they be hiding if Christ is not present? The "kings", "captains", "might men", "free", and "bond" are also found in chapter 19 at the return of Christ. He returns at the 7th trumpet, which is the last trumpet in the Bible, and the time of the judgment of the dead in Revelation 11:15-18. The beginning of chapter 12 is a history lesson containing the fall of Satan, and the birth and death of Christ, who is the seed promised to crush the head of Satan in Genesis 3:15. The Second Coming is found in the "harvest" of chapter 14, which is related to the parable of the wheat and tares in Matthew chapter 13. He comes as a thief at Armageddon, and we find the greatest earthquake in history in chapter 16. This occurs when the 7th angel pours out his vial. How powerful is an earthquake which moves islands and destroys the mountains? What is happening to the planet? He comes on a horse in chapter 19. Chapter 20? Does He come with the fire, and the judgment of the dead at the end of chapter 20, which agrees with what Paul said in 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, and 2 Timothy 4:1? (The time of the judgment of the dead is also found in Revelation 11:18.) There are no mortals left alive on the planet at the end of Matthew 25:31-46. Why does an angel come down from heaven with a key to unlock the bottomless pit in Revelation 9:1-2, if the pit was not already locked before that time? Are there wicked angels in the pit in Rev. 9:11? If the beast "ascends" from the pit in Rev. chapter 11, where was the beast before that time? Does your view agree with Peter in 2 Pet. 2:4, and Jude in Jude 1:6, when they both said wicked angels are already in chains of darkness? Revelation 9:14 proves some of the angels were previously bound in some manner. Because the two witnesses were bodily resurrected from the dead in Revelation 11, the "first resurrection" at the beginning of Revelation 20 is not the first bodily resurrection in the book. The principle of "Recapitulation" means there are multiple visions of His return. ====================================== New Covenant Whole Gospel: Let us now share the Old Testament Gospel found below with the whole world. On the road to Emmaus He said the Old Testament is about Him. He is the very Word of God in John 1:1, 14. Awaken Church to this truth. Jer 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: Jer 31:32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by husband unto them, saith the LORD: Jer 31:33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. Jer 31:34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. Is the most important genealogy in the Bible found in Matthew 1:1 (Gal. 3:16)? Is God's Son the ultimate fulfillment of Israel (John 1:49)? Why has the modern Church done a pitiful job of sharing the Gospel with modern Orthodox Jews? Why would someone tell them they are God's chosen people and then fail to share the Gospel with them? Who is the seed of the woman promised in Genesis 3:15? Who is the "son" in Psalm 2? Who is the "suffering servant" of Isaiah 53? Who would fulfill the New Covenant promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34? Who would fulfill the timeline of Daniel chapter 9 before the second temple was destroyed? Why have we not heard this simple Old Testament Gospel preached on Christian television in the United States on a regular basis? Once a person comes to understand the New Covenant promised to Israel and Judah in Jeremiah 31:31-34, which is found fulfilled by Christ during the first century in Hebrews 8:6-13, and Hebrews 10:16-18, and specifically applied to the Church in 2 Corinthians 3:6-8, and Hebrews 12:22-24, man-made Bible doctrines fall apart. Let us now learn to preach the whole Gospel until He comes back. The King of Israel is risen from the dead! (John 1:49, Acts 2:36) We are not come to Mount Sinai in Hebrews 12:18. We are come instead to the New Covenant church of Mount Zion and the blood in Hebrews 12:22-24. 1Jn 3:22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 1Jn 3:23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 1Jn 3:24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. Watch the RUclips videos “The New Covenant” by David Wilkerson, or Bob George, and David H.J. Gay.
This discussion brings to mind the old Catholic argument during the Reformation that Christians should not be given the Bible because they won’t know how to interpret it on their own. Having said that, I’m thankful for this discussion. My question is, is there any Bible texts that you and Gary believe, refer to the literal second advent of Christ? What are they, and why are they distinguished from the texts referring to the 70AD destruction of the Temple? Another podcast at least. But this help a great deal, and save,the hope of many of us. It deserves focus.
Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price. This is Salvation. Marriage. Our Inheritance. Living waters,healing.
So I’m somewhere between Hank and Gary when it comes to my own Eschatology, I do think He’s coming soon, but like Doug Wilson says, “we are still in the early Church Age” I’m hoping that Gary’s Postmillenial view is correct but my back up view is Amillenialisn, I write of birth forms of Premillenialisn because they make Christ and the Gospel unsuccessful
I realize there have been many false alarms of end times over the years. Truth is no one knows the day or hour. I certainly don't believe in being a date setter. However I had rather be watching for Jesus's return and it not happen than to say He delays His coming an b looking the other way when it happens. One thing I do know for certain is every day we're getting one day closer.
The one thing to remember is no matter when it all happens don't lose faith for threw the time we are going threw now and what is still yet to come our faith to God being save threw Christ Jesus. Is how we will be ready to handle what ever comes our way
Thank you Hank- God bless you Family friends and those around you+++ Our DEATH can come at anytime and therefore it can happen before the END IF THIS WORLD+ Therefore we must be ready within ourselves with repentance humility and prayer+ Yes the SIGNS are here more then ever before - But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they did not know until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of man. Then two men will be in the field; one is taken and one is left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one is taken and one is left. Watch therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.” (Matthew 24:36-42)
So my question is if John was a prisoner on the Island of Patmos when he was given Revelation and it was about events thatbwere soon to come, how would the people of that time have received this word?
@grits8284 Good question. The commentary from Irenaeus implied in your question is disputed on whether John who received the vision was last seen on Patmos or the vision received by John happened on Patmos. If Irenaeus meant John was last witnessed on Patmos, then the vision (i.e., Book of Revelation) would have been written prior to that occasion, the best timeframe being AD 67/68. The Book of Revelation indicates John wrote down the vision and the immediate addresses were the seven churches in Asia-Minor. Written copies of the book were circulated throughout the church. There was also oral transmission, so the Apocalypse was committed to memory and shared in the fellowships.
Super excited for this! Hope they talk about the Olivet Discourse in Matt 24 and how it is clearly talking about the desolation of Jerusalem in 70AD up until v36 when it transitions to Jesus second coming!
Yes that aspect needs clarification once and for all as there are some who just don't get it. The second coming clearly has not happened yet, and those who say it has are heretics. It needs to be made loud and clear.
@@blakewidmer Better to ask him. I did see Hank in a debate with another group and they made the comment that he was a preterist and Hank stated he wasn't. Unless I'm mistaken Hank is not a full preterist since he believes the second coming is yet to come. However, it's hard to escape the conclusion he is at least a partial preterist given his views on such matters as the Olivet Discourse.
@@xenofonz7640 Thanks, I'll try and ask. Maybe this stream over the next few days will clarify his position. I'm glad to hear he did not align himself with full preterism, that to me is border line heresy....and dangerous. I don't really see the issue with viewing the olivet discourse as fulfilled, even past v36, as there are other scriptures that clearly speak to Christ's second coming. However, my view is that it switches to eschatological at v36.
My deepest gratitude for this! Another podcast with him specifically on Revelation would be SOOOOO good, esp. identification of the mythical figures in the Revelation of Jesus Christ in the early Christian context. Thank you and God bless from a Lutheran here :-)
Any thoughts on the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven in Matthew 13? Some dispensationalists teach that the earthly Jewish Davidic kingdom goes into a mystery form during the church age because Israel rejected their king and right now and all we have as the church is the kingdom of God in a spiritual form. The kingdom of heaven will be restored sometime in the future at the 2nd advent and the restoration of Israel. Thoughts?
Totally incorrect. Scriptures never teach two distinct peoples of God, one belonging to Israel and the other to the Church. This is the interpretive grid dispensationalism uses to interpret the Bible, but Hank is skeptical about making such a distinction on the basis of race. Read these articles 1) www.equip.org/articles/does-the-bible-make-a-distinction-between-israel-and-the-church-/ 2) www.equip.org/article/dispensationalism-indispensable/ See this RUclips video > ruclips.net/video/EaSn_w-wS14/видео.html
@@BibleAnswerMan Thank you so much for your response. I will read the article and watch the video and get back to you I am currently transitioning out of dispensationalism and I am trying to answer the questions that are being raised in my mind about how this fits together. Also reading DeMar’s book Last Days Madness right now and it has been a great book so far. Thanks again
Not that we know of. Typically the Bible prophecy teachers who make false prediction simply readjusted the prediction to a later date, and very few noticed, neither do they ever remember the false prediction ever being pronounced. Once upon a time, the establishment of modern Israel in 1948 marked the generation that would see Christ’s return and started the countdown to the rapture. The 40-year generation minus the 7-year tribulation made the timing of the rapture in 1981. 1981 came and went but no rapture. The false predictors then re-adjusted their timeline to the Six-Day-War in 1967. Thus, the 40 year generation minus the 7 year tribulation made the timing of the rapture 2001. 2001 came and went but no rapture. So, recalculations kept going. Some use the enigmatic Mayan Calendar. Recalculation still keep coming. The common denominator is every prediction made has been wrong 100% of the time.
"why do some sceptics call Jesus a false apocalyptic prophet? (38:35)" Another claim, though, is that people of the time likewise thought Jesus was coming back bodily, and then he didn't. (Afterwards apparently came the alleged "damage control" of, "a day is as a thousand years..." as they also love to point out.) If this is so, why wouldn't believers have understood the apocalyptic language for what it really was at the time?
@Christmas, 1914 The problem has to do with a general misapprehension of “coming in the clouds” as referring exclusively to Christ’s Second Coming and the skeptics charge that Jesus taught His return would happen in the life time of the disciples, but that failed to occur. They misunderstood Jesus’ teaching on “coming in the clouds.” See the following article… www.equip.org/bible_answers/is-coming-on-clouds-a-reference-to-christs-second-coming/
@janinewatson3208 - Good point. But where do we get a pretribulation rapture from Daniel 9:25-27? Nothing explicit about a removal of the Church prior to the start of a future Great Tribulation from Daniel 9?
Hello Hank. I have studied a dvd set on Revelation by Perry Stone and also read The Book of Signs by David Jeremiah. Do you have a dvd set I can purchase that will take me through Revelation from your perspective? I know there are a lot of theories out there and I'm wanting to get a foundation of Revelation from other views as well I would love to get a dvd set from you to revisit Revelation from your perspective.
Hank has a series on how to interpret the Book of Revelation on RUclips, which can be accessed free of charge > ruclips.net/p/PLyyR05FPp3pREldkccez3IY7_--kwfliC
For all those listening to this and similar podcasts and videos who profess to be believers of the one true God of Abraham having faith in Jesus Christ,I encourage you to pray always for discernment and read your Bible. The Bible is more than sufficient with the guidance of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 2:1-16. Suggestion- Read your plain Bible without any commentaries on the page. Jesus Christ paid the price to have the veil removed and you we now have access through Christ shed blood, don’t reject that gift. Allow for your relationship with God to grow and He will reveal more and more as you seek him. We will not understand all at once as demonstrated in the Bible. John 1:1 We at this day find God in His holy word. Questions to ask yourself as a believer in God Why was the Bible written? Was the Bible written with an expiration date? Was the Bible meant to be understood by Believers in God? Understand the significance and applicability of Ecclesiastes 1:9 Please pull away from book selling debates on strange doctrines and seek the truth in God’s Holy Word with the Holy Spirit as your guide and righteous scholar. Be blessed in the awesome journey into the all sufficient scriptures…
I love Gary and Hank but Hank says that they differ on some things. Did Hank mean this in relation to the end times? He cites DeMar as a help on “Apocalypse Code” so I assumed they at least had 100% on he end times. I’m sure they have disagreement with their denominations but I love how they recognize each other as brothers in Christ
Your question will be passed on to Hank. Hank has never mentioned them specifically. They would be secondary issues which Christians can debate but not divide.
I have a question on Daniel 9. Verse 25 talks about the building and restoring of Jerusalem unto the Messiah shall be 7 weeks and 62 weeks. The next verse says Messiah is cut off after 62 weeks. It implies that at the end of the 62nd week Messiah will be killed. Just a thought, so please don’t crucify me. Maybe what Daniel is explaining is there will be 7 weeks (49 years) of Jerusalem being rebuilt and restored, but it is also the 62 week. If that were true then the statement given by the Jews in John 2:20 would make perfect sense. When Jesus spoke of the temple being destroyed and raised up in 3 days, the Jews response was 46 years this temple has been being built and you shall destroy it and raise it back up in 3days. This was the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. 3 years later would be 49 years and we know Jesus was ministering for approx 3 years before he was crucified. This would put his death after the 62 week and after the 7 weeks of the restoration. Which fits perfectly. That would also give from the 63rd to the 70th week for the persecution of Christ followers and the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD. Just a thought. I’m not sure if Gary will see this but I pray he does. I would like to hear his insight.
@deidra broadbent > Hank offers his commentary on the 70 weeks of Daniel 9 in this article > www.equip.org/article/daniel-prophesy-seven-year-great-tribulation/ For related reading, see Hank’s article on Daniel 2 & 7-11 > www.equip.org/article/daniel-accurately-predict-succession-nations/ You can get a different take on Daniel 9 from Gary DeMar in Last Days Madness.
Based on Hebrews 9:15, the Messiah’s death in Daniel 9:26 cannot be separated from the New Covenant fulfilled by His blood at Calvary. Is the New Covenant found in Daniel chapter 9? Are we supposed to believe the angel Gabriel appeared to Daniel to reveal the timeline of the Messiah who would fulfill the New Covenant promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34, and then the angel failed to even mention the New Covenant. Or, is the covenant with the many in Daniel 9:27 the same covenant with the many in Matthew 26:28? The 1599 Geneva Bible is the Bible the Pilgrims brought to America, before John Darby showed up on our shores about the time of the Civil War. What was the earlier understanding of Daniel 9:27 found below in the notes of the 1599 Geneva Bible? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dan 9:27 And he shal confirme the couenant with many for one weeke: and in the middes of the weeke he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the ouerspreading of the abominations, he shall make it desolate, euen vntill the consummation determined shalbe powred vpon the desolate. Daniel 9:27 And he (a) shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to (b) cease, (c) and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make [it] desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. (a) By the preaching of the Gospel he affirmed his promise, first to the Jews, and after to the Gentiles. (See Rom. 1:16, Matt. 10:5-7, Acts 10:36-38) (b) Christ accomplished this by his death and resurrection. (See Heb. 9:15) (c) Meaning that Jerusalem and the sanctuary would be utterly destroyed because of their rebellion against God, and their idolatry: or as some read, that the plague will be so great, that they will all be astonished at them. (See Matt. 23:38, Matt. 24:1-2, Luke 19:41-44) ------------------------------------------------ During recent years many New Covenant scholars have examined Daniel chapter 9 from a New Covenant perspective. Did Christ fulfill the summary found in Daniel 9:24? Is it about the New Covenant fulfilled by the blood of Christ at Calvary? Dan 9:24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. Heb 10:16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; Heb 10:17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. (These two verses are quoted from Jeremiah 31:31-34.) Heb 10:18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. Act 10:36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) Act 10:37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; Act 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. The death of the Messiah is found in Daniel 9:26, and there are only two possible singular antecedents for the word “he” in the next verse. Those antecedents are either Christ or Titus, who was the prince of the people that destroyed the temple during 70 AD. Dan 9:26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. Dan 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. Is the “he” in Daniel 9:27 the “Messiah”, or “the prince” of the people that destroyed the city and the sanctuary in verse 26? If we used “the people of the prince” it would not be a singular “he”. Does the author of the Book of Hebrews connect the New Covenant with the Messiah’s death found in Daniel 9:26, in the verse below? Heb 9:15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. (NKJV) Verse 26 also says the Messiah would be cut off “after” the 69 weeks. If I agree to paint your house “after” 69 weeks, it will not be painted until the 70th week, or after. Is there a “gap” of almost 2,000 years between the 69th week and the 70th week, or was it fulfilled during the first century when the Gospel was preached “first” to the Jews? We know there is a time period when the Gospel was taken “first” to the Jews, as the Apostle Paul said in the verse below. Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Can we find a time period of about seven years when the Gospel was taken “first” to Daniel’s people during the first century? If we can, we have good evidence that the 70th week of Daniel has already been fulfilled. Did Christ command His disciples to take the Gospel only to Israel in the passage below? Mat 10:5 These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: "Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. Mat 10:6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Mat 10:7 And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Is the time period when the Gospel was preached “first” (Rom. 1:16) to the Jews in the passage above, confirmed in the passage below? Act 10:36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) Act 10:37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; Act 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. In the passage above Luke confirms the fact that the Gospel of Christ was preached throughout the land of Israel after the baptism which John preached. Here again, we have a text which reveals a time period when the Gospel was taken “first” to the Jews, as Paul said in Romans 1:16. Bible scholars have looked at the number of Passover celebrations in the Gospels and have estimated Christ’s earthly ministry to have lasted about three and one half years. Was the Gospel taken “first” (Rom. 1:16) to the Jews for a period of about three and one half years during the period of time revealed in the Gospels? In Galatians 1:14-18 Paul reveals he did not go up to see Peter until about 3 years after his conversion. During that time the Gospel continued to be taken almost exclusively to Daniel's people, before Paul took the Gospel to the Gentiles. Read the recent book "The 70th Week of Daniel 9 DECODED" by David Wilcoxson for confirmation of the above. Watch the RUclips video on Daniel 9 by Dr. Kelly Varner.
Hank; The best to you, brother. I am a helpmate; May God richly bless you. We are one in Christ. We are equal and partners in this greatest of all blessings through our Lord and God Jesus Christ: salvation. We sow the Gospel and God reaps! The world needs the Gospel! The good news that our sins have been paid for by Jesus Christ on the cross in the shedding of His sinless blood and His death, burial and resurrection never to die again. Let us go out into this world and preach the Gospel as Jesus commanded we do. God blesses us now and in eternity! (See "Rewards" at end of comment) This praise resounds across the earth: "Jesus is Lord and only He saves". 2 Samuel chapter 22: Verse 50 "Therefore I will praise you, O Lord, out of the countries, and I will praise your name." THE GOSPEL BELIEVED SAVES! God the Son (Jesus Christ) has given us the gospel to share with the world. Mark chapter 16: Verse 15: And He said unto them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. How can anyone hear the "good" news? Romans chapter 10: verse 17 Then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Isaiah chapter 7: verse 14: "Therefore the LORD shall give you a sign; behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and call His name Immanuel." Hebrew: עִמָּנוּאֵל, "God with us" in human flesh but without sin. The Savior of the world was born to die for our sins! He did so 33 years later. His terrible ordeal; body mutilated; blood poured out, finally died and was placed in a tomb and rose from the dead the 3rd day ! "HE IS RISEN" Matthew chapter 28: verse 6. Isaiah chapter 53: verse 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. - IT IS FOUNDED UPON GOD'S LOVE FOR MAN AND WOMAN HE CREATED John chapter 3: Verse 16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Romans chapter 3: verse 23 " For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans chapter 6: verse 23 " Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.."John chapter 14.verse 6 "1 Corinthians chapter 15: verse 3 "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:" THE PAYMENT BY HIS BLOOD FOR ALL SINS EVER! And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John chapter 2: verse 2 Romans chapter 5:verse 8 But God demonstrates his love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, now justified by his blood, we will be saved from wrath through him." “For he (God) hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Corinthians chapter 5:verse 21. " In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;." Ephesians chapter 1:verse 7 Matthew chapter 26:verse 28 "For this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." (the life is in the blood. He had to pay with His life) "And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." Hebrews chapter 9:verse 22 BY GOD'S GRACE ALONE THROUGH FAITH ALONE IN JESUS CHRIST ARE WE SAVED Ephesians chapter 2:verse 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 not of works, lest any man should boast. Jesus died to pay the penalty for our sins and rescue us from eternal death. Because of Jesus' death on our behalf, all we have to do is believe in Him, trusting in His death and in the shedding of His blood as payment for our sins, as well as in His resurrection from the dead, and we will be saved! John chapter 20: verses 24-31 WHOSOEVER BELIEVES SHALL TESTIFY TO THE TRUTH Romans 10: 9 That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart man believes in righteousness; And a confession by mouth is given for salvation. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. TO DIE IS TO REJECT SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST AND BE SEPARATE FROM GOD FOREVERMORE Salvation and forgiveness of sins is the blessing of anyone who believes in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Those who reject the free gift of salvation, see John chapter 3: verse 16 above, "perish", which means their sins are judged by God the Son and they suffer eternal separation from God and the family of God forever called the "second death". Revelation chapter 21: verse 8. Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. ”Romans chapter 5:verse 1 REWARDS: There is a Crown in Heaven awaiting all who faithfully share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a soul is saved. ( "THE GOSPEL SAVES" below) 1 Thessalonians chapter 2:verse 19-20; Philippians chapter 4:verse 1. So too be Rapture ready to meet Jesus Christ in the air. "Maranatha!" meaning "HE COMES". Mark chapter 13: verses 33-37. The Apostles and saints greeted one another that way! Proofs:John chapter 14: verse 1-3; Titus chapter 2:verses 11 -14; Rev.chapter 3:verse 10; 1 Thessalonians chapter 5:verse 9. This beautiful crown awaits us. 1 Peter chapter 5: verse 4; 2 Timothy chapter 4:verse 8
Yes. In Math.24 language of stars, moon and sun. Judgement on Jerusalem. The harlot, great city, Sodom and Egypt where? Christ was crucified. Where the Temple WAS still standing.
A great episode. Sidenote: Why do some Christians think that their credentials are increased or further proven by their being married, having kids and/ or grandkids. Hey, everyone. I'm confirming and straight. Gary is quite knowledgeable married or single
@grannyjanesfudge5519 Whereas the vision of Revelation deals primarily with the events surrounding the fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the temple in AD 70, such never exhaust what it communicates about the far future. So, we can find references to the future resurrection of the dead, the final judgment, eternal life for the righteous, eternal condemnation for the wicked, the restoration of the cosmos. See www.equip.org/articles/apocalypse-when/ www.equip.org/bible_answers/will-adam-eve-receive-brand-new-bodies-eternity/ and www.equip.org/bible_answers/will-created-cosmos-resurrected-annihilated/
Thanks for this Hank, great stream! Can you please do a review of "apocalyptic Gospel" podcast by John Harrigan (author of "Gospel of Christ Crucified")?? He has really interesting views...
Better check Luke 20:35-36: "THOSE COUNTED WORTHY to share in the age (aion--more inconsistency in translating this same word--why not "eternity" here?) to come...CAN NO LONGER DIE because they are like angels." Sinners in hell are not worthy, nor are they like angels. Therefore than can still die eternally, and will after they've paid "all that is due" (Matt 18:35). Please issue a retraction video to admit your error. God bless.
When Jesus Christ appears again, the dead shall be raised from the graves. The saints shall be resurrected to eternal life in a new heaven and new hearth and the sinners to eternal condemnation in the lake of fire (John 5:28-29; Acts 1:11; 1 Cor. 15:1-58; 2 Cor. 5:9-10; Heb. 9:27-28; Rev. 20:11-15; cf. Dan. 12:2)
@@BibleAnswerMan And as Jesus stated in Matthew 13 that marks the end of the age. Christians need to take the time now to fill their lamp with oil and take extra along while waiting and watching with joy and anticipation of the return of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus, be it in our life time, or the next when the dead are resurrected. Let us all be patient and persevere while waiting for the “bridegroom”. God Bless.
According to the discussions it appears the answer to the question as depicted in the title “Are We Living in the Last Days?” is "no" because the end of the age was marked by the end of the Roman Empire and so the end of the age has already happened. The problem with that interpretation is no mention is made of the Roman Empire at all. A more correct view is that Jesus is referring to the end of the new age that begins with the New Covenant and that age has not yet ended. The question raised by the disciples is “about the signs of His return and the end of the age.”. Note the disciples asked for the signs of His return first then the end of the age. So, the end of the age Jesus was referring to must be after His return not before. The rest of what Jesus told to the disciples then makes sense. Actually there is a definitive reason why the end of the age Jesus is referring to is not the end of the Roman Empire but at some future time; it is given in Matthew 13. Jesus gives two parables to explain what is the “end of the age”. In first one, the parable of the tares, Jesus explains how the reapers are the angels and the tares (non-believers) are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age. This is the time of the judgement at the end of the age. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous (saved ones) will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. In the second parable, the parable of the dragnet, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered some of every kind, when it was full, they drew to shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth, separate the wicked from among the just, and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Jesus then said to the disciples, “Have you understood all these things?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord. Apparently, some today do not.
Interesting that every generation has thought the end times were near. Certainly, from our vantage point today with all of the crazy and evil political stuff going on, the immorality, the fires, earthquakes, pandemic, etc., it seems like it’s coming soon and maybe it is. But when you read history, you learn that there were times very much like this for the last 1900 years. There was climate catastrophe, wars, pandemics of epic proportions, widespread immorality and violence. Even just in the 20th century, world war 2 would have seemed like the last days for many-especially those who ended up in death camps or who lost everything-and for many it was their last days. So, the Lord gave us the warning signs but He also said no one knows when the time will be-I think because if we act as if we know, He knows we will become complacent. I think He wants us to live as if every day is our last day and live for Him with our future home in mind always, whether things are going well on earth or not.
I thought it was clear from the discussion, that the “end of the age” in view in the Olivet Discourse was the end of the old covenant age, based on the law of Moses and the temple sacrificial system. Gary repeated this a few times, and referred to the book of Hebrews as explaining the old covenant that was “becoming obsolete and growing old, ready to vanish away” (Heb 8:13). The mention of the Roman Empire was in relation to the use of the word “oikemene”-the inhabited world-that is frequently misunderstood as “kosmos”-the earth or world. So the “end” or the “last days” in the Olivet Discourse and in Peter’s Pentecost sermon refers specifically to the end of the old covenant age that passed away and made way for the inauguration of the New Covenant. The apostles were living in the last days of the old covenant, we are not.
@@djnv4702 You speak the truth. The problem is some Christians are being led astray by false interpretations of the Bible and by doing so making them vulnerable to false christs and fake prophets. For example, the New Age movement is a religion that appeals to the weak-minded who believe they can have prosperity in the afterlife through their own works without the need of Christ. Equally as bad are those who teach that the second coming has already happened, such as by the JWs. The parable of the ten virgins is undoubtedly one of the most poignant. If people can’t figure out what the parable truly means then people run the risk of missing the “bridegroom”. Christians need to take the time now to fill their lamp with oil and take extra along while waiting and watching with joy and anticipation of the return of our Lord and Saviour Christ Jesus, be it in our life time, or the next when the dead are resurrected. Let us all be patient and persevere while waiting for the “bridegroom”. God Bless.
@@osbujeff1 Actually there is a definitive reason why the end of the age Jesus is referring to is not the end of the Roman Empire nor anything else in the past; it is given in Matthew 13. Jesus gives two parables to explain what is the “end of the age”. In first one, the parable of the tares, Jesus explains how the reapers are the angels and the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age. This is the time of the judgement at the end of the age. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. In the second parable, the parable of the dragnet, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered some of every kind, when it was full, they drew to shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth, separate the wicked from among the just, and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Jesus then said to the disciples, “Have you understood all these things?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord". Apparently, some today do not.
@@djnv4702 Whose time is it in when Rev 12 referred to in the Bible as "a great sign appeared in heaven", happened 3 years ago? Jesus also said in the last days they would heap up teachers for themselves. Search out a matter for yourself and judge what I say if it is true or not. If you find it to be true than share it with your friends. We are commanded by Jesus to watch. Too many are not because as so many say " many thought it was in their time due to the things that were happening." And this saying puts people to sleep and at ease. Jesus said it would come as a snare upon the whole world. We as Christians are not to be in darkness. Even the Guest said he was keeping an eye on this middle east agreement that is currently on the world stage. With revelation 12 having already happened I dont need further confirmation but I watch everything else fall into place. Which one are you waiting for that would convince you? There have been many things written of this time, too many to list, that tell you just where we are at in this age. And no they did not all happen at the same time in the past to give credence to those who thought it was in their time.
No. Both Hank and Gary believe Jesus will appear again. Both Hank and Gary reject full preterism. Hank has written about Christ return here > www.equip.org/bible_answers/when-do-we-receive-our-resurrected-bodies/
I am learning so much listening to Gary. I do have one comment. I’ve heard Gary mention the lack of any reason to believe there may be a gap in the 70 weeks we read about in Daniel 9. I suggest that there may be an implied gap as it the weeks are written as being segmented; sixty two weeks and one week. That a gap may be implied by the way they are separated as written cannot be ruled out.
Interesting, cause of the visual effect of the asteroid material on a trajectory to earth’s surface burning up in the atmosphere That too is taking the “stars falling” in a figurative sense, but hardly a literal interpretation. Literal stars billions to quadrillions of times the size of the earth will never really burn up in earth’s atmosphere. =P But the reference is hardly just descriptions of stellar phenomena. The expression would often be used by ancient peoples as portents or metaphors for judgment. See www.equip.org/article/apocalypse-when/
I believe the stars falling from heaven could mean the fallen angels, it says one third of the stars fell from heaven, and one third of the angels fell from heaven.
²⁰ Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. *-2 Peter 1:20* ¹³ For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: *-Isaiah 28:10*
These guys NEVER talk about Matt 24:31 or 2 Thes 2... Ok,,, at this point in my life I honestly feel like (if there is such a thing) an Amillenial, partial preterist, pre wrath rapturist??? I spent over 20 years as a pre trib dispensationalist. I've come out of that but seriously do not see that Esther 9 in any way is Ezekiel 38-39 I also don't see the Romans being 2 Thes 2... I see Rev 19-20 as Ezekiel 38-39 and if that's true that there is a real physical Antichrist than I still see a pre wrath rapture. I just can't make that leap to full preterist. I see Rev 21-22 as thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Someone tell me who are the sheep and the goats if there isn't some kind of catching away before the physical second coming? Isiah 26:19-21 Zephaniah 2:3 Joel 2:15-16 If someone has an explanation I'm all ears... I don't fight, I'm not confrontational but I still see a future (global) tribulation...
I believe the king James Bible is always correct. Asking about the end of the “world” would be something that you ask God! To say that they were asking about the end of the “covenant age” may be just a misinterpretation.
@Welcome_To_Life Not necessarily, particularly with respect to Matthew 24. Jesus spoke of the fall of the temple and the judgement upon Jerusalem within a generation. See www.equip.org/articles/apocalypse-when/ and www.equip.org/bible_answers/which-generation-is-this-generation/
Thank you for answering my comment! I agree that Jesus is talking about the current generation listening to Jesus. My point is that the king James says “tell us about the end of the world.” . after reading Matthew 24 again it seems that Jesus is saying no one knows when I will return at the end of the world. Just be ready. I don’t think this necessarily has to be the same event as him coming at the end of the nation in Matt 24:30&31. Thank you for all you guys do!
There will be no pre-tribulation rapture. There are no gaps in the 70 weeks prophecy. Jesus died in the middle of the 70th week. So this prophecy has already been fulfilled. The tribulation will be 1335 in length. --Daniel 12:12
The following proves you are correct. Based on Hebrews 9:15, the Messiah’s death in Daniel 9:26 cannot be separated from the New Covenant fulfilled by His blood at Calvary. Is the New Covenant found in Daniel chapter 9? Are we supposed to believe the angel Gabriel appeared to Daniel to reveal the timeline of the Messiah who would fulfill the New Covenant promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34, and then the angel failed to even mention the New Covenant. Or, is the covenant with the many in Daniel 9:27 the same covenant with the many in Matthew 26:28? The 1599 Geneva Bible is the Bible the Pilgrims brought to America, before John Darby showed up on our shores about the time of the Civil War. What was the earlier understanding of Daniel 9:27 found below in the notes of the 1599 Geneva Bible? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dan 9:27 And he shal confirme the couenant with many for one weeke: and in the middes of the weeke he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the ouerspreading of the abominations, he shall make it desolate, euen vntill the consummation determined shalbe powred vpon the desolate. Daniel 9:27 And he (a) shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to (b) cease, (c) and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make [it] desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. (a) By the preaching of the Gospel he affirmed his promise, first to the Jews, and after to the Gentiles. (See Rom. 1:16, Matt. 10:5-7, Acts 10:36-38) (b) Christ accomplished this by his death and resurrection. (See Heb. 9:15) (c) Meaning that Jerusalem and the sanctuary would be utterly destroyed because of their rebellion against God, and their idolatry: or as some read, that the plague will be so great, that they will all be astonished at them. (See Matt. 23:38, Matt. 24:1-2, Luke 19:41-44) ------------------------------------------------ During recent years many New Covenant scholars have examined Daniel chapter 9 from a New Covenant perspective. Did Christ fulfill the summary found in Daniel 9:24? Is it about the New Covenant fulfilled by the blood of Christ at Calvary? Dan 9:24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. Heb 10:16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; Heb 10:17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. (These two verses are quoted from Jeremiah 31:31-34.) Heb 10:18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. Act 10:36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) Act 10:37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; Act 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. The death of the Messiah is found in Daniel 9:26, and there are only two possible singular antecedents for the word “he” in the next verse. Those antecedents are either Christ or Titus, who was the prince of the people that destroyed the temple during 70 AD. Dan 9:26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. Dan 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. Is the “he” in Daniel 9:27 the “Messiah”, or “the prince” of the people that destroyed the city and the sanctuary in verse 26? If we used “the people of the prince” it would not be a singular “he”. Does the author of the Book of Hebrews connect the New Covenant with the Messiah’s death found in Daniel 9:26, in the verse below? Heb 9:15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. (NKJV) Verse 26 also says the Messiah would be cut off “after” the 69 weeks. If I agree to paint your house “after” 69 weeks, it will not be painted until the 70th week, or after. Is there a “gap” of almost 2,000 years between the 69th week and the 70th week, or was it fulfilled during the first century when the Gospel was preached “first” to the Jews? We know there is a time period when the Gospel was taken “first” to the Jews, as the Apostle Paul said in the verse below. Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Can we find a time period of about seven years when the Gospel was taken “first” to Daniel’s people during the first century? If we can, we have good evidence that the 70th week of Daniel has already been fulfilled. Did Christ command His disciples to take the Gospel only to Israel in the passage below? Mat 10:5 These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: "Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. Mat 10:6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Mat 10:7 And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Is the time period when the Gospel was preached “first” (Rom. 1:16) to the Jews in the passage above, confirmed in the passage below? Act 10:36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) Act 10:37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; Act 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. In the passage above Luke confirms the fact that the Gospel of Christ was preached throughout the land of Israel after the baptism which John preached. Here again, we have a text which reveals a time period when the Gospel was taken “first” to the Jews, as Paul said in Romans 1:16. Bible scholars have looked at the number of Passover celebrations in the Gospels and have estimated Christ’s earthly ministry to have lasted about three and one half years. Was the Gospel taken “first” (Rom. 1:16) to the Jews for a period of about three and one half years during the period of time revealed in the Gospels? In Galatians 1:14-18 Paul reveals he did not go up to see Peter until about 3 years after his conversion. During that time the Gospel continued to be taken almost exclusively to Daniel's people, before Paul took the Gospel to the Gentiles. Read the recent book "The 70th Week of Daniel 9 DECODED" by David Wilcoxson for confirmation of the above. Watch the RUclips video on Daniel 9 by Dr. Kelly Varner.
It was discussed but they already made up their minds and believe the end of the age is in the past, which is a contradiction to what Jesus explained it is in Matthew 13 using two parables. Further details are in my other responses. The Word of God can never be wrong.
@@xenofonz7640 but you can be! "they already made up their minds" yes, that is what aged people who have done lots of study generally do. Just like you have done. ""'In the last days, ..." Acts 2:17 Peter speaking of his current time in the 1st century, "This is what the prophet Joel was speaking about" ie. It was fulfilled in the 1st Century (last days). 2 Tim 3:1 "But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days." Paul speaking of current events in the 1st century. "but in these last days he (Jesus) has spoken..." Heb 1:2 Obviously 1st Century AD 65 The writer of Hebrews wrote - "In just a very very little while, ' He who is coming will come and will NOT DELAY....'" [Heb 10:37]; "as you see the DAY approaching" [Heb 10:25] "... You have hoarded wealth in the last days." James 5:3 Obviously speaking about current events in the 1st century. Interesting because Jerusalem was about to be sacked and all wealth taken, something Jesus often warned about. AD 60 James wrote - "be patient and stand firm, because the LORD'S COMING is NEAR (at hand)...The judge is standing at the door!" [James 5:8-9] AD 58 Paul wrote -"Understand the present time: ...because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here" [Rom 13:11-12] Peter wrote "The end of all things is AT HAND." [1 Peter 4:7] Peter wrote "For it is time for judgment to begin with the house of God..." [1 Pet. 4:17] John wrote "Little children, this IS the last hour... it IS the last hour" [1 John 2:18] 2 Pet 3:3 "First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come" Explaining current events in the 1st century, the time he was living in. AD 57 Paul wrote -"Time is short" [1 Cor. 7:29]....."The world in its present form is passing away" [1 Cor. 7:31] AD 49 Paul wrote "The fullness of time was come" [Gal 4:4] We are certainly living in challenging times and many of the same warnings apply but these are not the last days that the bible speaks about. The last days / end times refers to the end of the old covenant and the start of the new. God has already disciplined Israel and he has no need to do it again.
The rapture, the day of the Lord, and the day of judgment, are all one and the same day! 1 Thess 4:15-17 “For this say we unto you by the word of the Lord, that WE' (emphatic) which live, and are remaining in the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them which sleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, and with the voice of the Archangel, and with the trumpet of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then shall WE' (emphatic) (those living breathing people) which live and remain, be caught up with them also in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” So here we have the coming of the Lord Himself. We have the shout of the Angel and the blast of that trumpet. The resurrection of the saved dead, and the gathering of the living into the Kingdom of God, the “air.” That's the context. Many, regretfully, call this the “rapture” incorrectly. So how does Paul describe this further? Just two sentences later within the same context: 1Thess 5:1-3 “But of the times and seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 For ye yourselves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord shall come, even [as a thief in the night.]” Where have I heard that phrase before? 3 “For when they shall say, Peace and safety, then shall come upon them sudden DESTRUCTION, as the travail upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape.” Ah Ha! He has included that this same day previously mentioned in two sentences back, is a day of destruction as well! So what about that “thief in the night phrase?” 2Pet 3:10 “But the day of the Lord will come as a [thief in the night], in the which the heavens shall pass away with a noise, and the elements shall melt with heat, and the earth with the works that are therein shall be burnt up.” Remember Peter mentioning some of Paul's writings? Bet that's where Peter got that. Cause they are writing about the same event! So! The “judgment day,” as some refer to this, is the one and the same day as the one Paul was addressing in his first Thessalonian letter! Its all one event!! It is not two separate events! The “rapture” and the “judgment day” are all one single event. And according to Jesus and Paul, it all occurred in the first century at the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple. How could Jesus and Paul have said it more clearly than they did?
"Begotten" The enemy came in like a flood The standard's being raised Lifting up, kindred and blood The judgment written ends the Age With Jacob, He'll break the nations This honor have all His saints Ark building; covenant to bud Grafted-in with an expected end Destined to lose family and wives A fallen-tree whose branches extend Teeth that cut; dead in Christ Satan sifts the "daily sacrifice" Witnessing first; dueling twice Begotten; trusted to defend And to His voice, we hearkened Defining God near Midnight; we shook Light shining out of darkness Woke by a Thief; spoke like a book To settle His word in heaven; He took Making the Mediator one; we forsook Magnifying the law and sharpened Lightning enlightens; wisdom on our lips Born again in the wind, beyond four blood moons Shown the darkness; before the first eclipse At His appearing, we no longer say "soon" Coming to His kingdom with a tune Carved-out from the Rock and hewn Few finding a narrow path that limp The eleventh hour, striving in the night Israel prevailing, counting on Jacob Making a chain; rounds in this fight Keeping the word of His patience Escaping the "hour of temptation" A tree of life and personal tribulation From Jacob, He keeps out of sight In the beginning was the Word Searching for old ways, for the Lord The Sun sets on a Western bird My mouth, crying-out a sword Repairing the breach; sent to restore From the desolate, there are more Raised in Egypt, never to return Foolish or wicked have no choice Unlike the fatted-calf in the stall Falling away, not discerning the voice Unable to be a brazen wall In a furnace from the Fall Chosen by God for one and all Overcoming is to praise and rejoice Called in the assignment of grace A serpent as one: woven on a pole Echoing the Author; Finisher of our faith With patience, possessing my soul Perfect kingdom work; taking it's toll Serving forever; rolled together like a scroll A godly love song written, ending the days Jacob will see his children The work of God's hands Seven to eleven years, a pilgrim Michael stood; his counsel shall stand Those erring in spirit shall understand The day of the Lord, now at hand God would none perish; no nation, no kindred James 1:18 & Rev 14:4 (Word given to God'shealer7, 2/3 2011) A Righteous Man A righteous man walks in righteousness. His footsteps are ordered by the Lord. He finds favor in good things. Upright, Holy and Pure are his names. He works for the poor. He helps the needy. He fights for those who have no voice. He wears the armor of God. God speaks with him and tells him of His ways. He listens to God and obeys. His ears are open, as are his eyes. He knows where evil lives -- he's visited it. He knows how evil works -- he's worked with it. Now, this day the Lord will deliver the righteous man from his bondage. He will walk in the light of the Lord and will be rewarded with the Lord's greatest reward: wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. These things no man can take. These things only the Lord can give. All those who walk in righteousness can't get these rewards. The cost is great. Only a man can lay down his life to receive the rewards of the Eternal. Only a man can pick up the Eternal and live. What God provides no man can take away. Only those that live in the spirit are truly alive. The righteous man walks in the light. He feels the pain of the innocent. He glorifies God in all he does. He is the true son of the Father. He who follows Him follows the Truth. He lights the path of darkness. The evildoers tremble in his light. They curse and they mock him. Do not pity him. He is One with the Father. The Father's blessings are bestowed on him. His heart is filled with the Lord. He breeds the Holy Spirit. His word is like lightning and captures the heart. He guides the sheep. He is my anointed-one that does the work of the Father. Blessed is he who follows in the footsteps of the Father. His fire is strong and shall always burn bright. No man shall harm him for he is chosen from God. My angels protect him in all he does. He is the true Prophet sent from God to do My work. To him much is owed and much will be given. He suffers in My name. His message is My word and it shall be heard. Remember My beloved son, I am with you always until the end of time. Your faith and love for Me shall lead you through this trial. Remember trial breeds strength and this strength shall serve you well. Evil needs to know that it cannot walk in the path of light. Sometimes when you reach for the rose, you may grab the crown of thorns. Amen.
No. We are not living in the Biblical Last Days/ End Times. The Biblical end times/last days occurred in the first century just as the Bible states. It was the end times/last days of the Old Covenant system, temple and people associated with it (what Jews referred to as “heaven and earth”). There is no future biblical end times nor last days. The Bible: It’s Not About Us Today!
Hb9:28? Who are those waiting for Salvation? Would that not be ALL BELIEVERS through the ages? Christ is always coming for salvation. The Gospel today comes to the lost. Spiritual coming.🤔
@davidstamburski9487 - not following. Yes, lots of fissuring out there. How does that fact come into the pretribulation rapture debate? Sounds like you are touching on something, but can you expand upon the point?
Who is really teaching “Replacement Theology” ? (Did God fulfill His promises to the Jewish people at Calvary? Matthew 26:28, John 19:30) The advocates of modern Dispensational Theology often accuse others of promoting “Replacement Theology”, or some may even say “Antisemitism”. What does the Bible say about their accusations? 1. Who is replacing Christ as the seed of Abraham through which all the families of the Earth would be blessed in Genesis 12:3, with Abraham’s modern descendants? (See Galatians 3:8) 2. Who is replacing the one people of God in John 10:16, with two peoples of God ? 3. Who is replacing the one seed (Christ) in Galatians 3:16, with the many seeds? 4. Who is replacing the children of the promise in Romans 9:8, with the children of the flesh? 5. Who is replacing the faithful “remnant” of Israelites in Romans 11:1-5, with the Baal worshipers? 6. Who is replacing the word "so" in Romans 11:26, with the word "then"? 7. Who is attempting to replace the Church made up of all races of people, with one made up only of Gentiles? Why did Peter address the crowd as “all the house of Israel” in Acts 2:36, when about 3,000 Israelites accepted Christ on the Day of Pentecost? 8. Based on Hebrews 9:15, the New Covenant cannot be separated from the Messiah’s death. Is the covenant in Daniel 9:27 connected to the Messiah’s death in Daniel 9:26. Is the covenant with the “many” in Daniel 9:27 the same covenant with the “many” in Matthew 26:28? If it is, some have replaced the New Covenant in Daniel 9:27 with a future covenant made by an antichrist not found in Daniel chapter 9. (See the 1599 Geneva Bible used by the Pilgrims.) 9. Those promoting the Two Peoples of God doctrine of Dispensational Theology often accuse others of teaching “Replacement Theology”, but are they the masters of it? Are they promoting a form of Dual Covenant Theology based on race? (See “genealogies” in Titus 3:9) Is the most important genealogy in the Bible found in Matthew 1:1? Is God's Son the ultimate fulfillment of Israel? Why has the modern Church done a pitiful job of sharing the Gospel with modern Orthodox Jews? Why would someone tell them they are God's chosen people and then fail to share the Gospel with them? Who is the seed of the woman promised in Genesis 3:15? Who is the "son" in Psalm 2? Who is the "suffering servant" of Isaiah 53? Who would fulfill the New Covenant promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34? Who would fulfill the timeline of Daniel chapter 9 before the second temple was destroyed? Why have we not heard this simple Old Testament Gospel preached on Christian television in the United States on a regular basis? 10. Watch the RUclips video “Genesis of Dispensational Theology” to see the origin of this man-made doctrine, which is less than 200 years old. It was brought to the United States about the time of the Civil War by John Nelson Darby. The doctrine was later incorporated into the notes of the Scofield Reference Bible, and then spread through much of the modern Church. Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas Texas was created in part to promote John Darby’s Two Peoples of God doctrine of Dispensational Theology. Lewis Sperry Chafer, the first president of Dallas Theological, had the following to say about the difference between Israel and the Church:
“The dispensationalist believes that throughout the ages God is pursuing two distinct purposes: one related to the earth with earthly people and earthly objectives involved which is Judaism; while the other is related to heaven with heavenly people and heavenly objectives involved, which is Christianity.” Lewis Sperry Chafer, Dispensationalism (Dallas, Seminary Press, 1936), p. 107. Chafer states that, ‘Israel is an eternal nation, heir to an eternal land, with an eternal kingdom, on which David rules from an eternal throne,’ that is, on earth and distinct from the church who will be in heaven.” Lewis Sperry Chafer. Systematic Theology. 1975. Vol. IV. pp. 315-323. John Walvoord, another prominent voice of Dallas Theological stated… "...it is an article of normative dispensational belief that the boundaries of the land promised to Abraham and his descendants from the Nile to the Euphrates will be literally instituted and that Jesus Christ will return to a literal and theocratic Jewish kingdom centred on a rebuilt temple in Jerusalem. In such a scheme the Church on earth is relegated to the status of a parenthesis.” John F. Walvoord, The Rapture Question.1979, p. 25 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are there two peoples of God in John 10:16? (See also 1 John 2:22-23, 2 John 1:7-11.) What is the land promise to the Old Testament Saints in Hebrews 11:15-16? Based on 2 Peter 3:10-13, is this earth “eternal”? Will it be replaced by a new earth? Based on Acts 2:36, and Romans 9:6-8, and Romans 11:1-5, and Hebrews 12:22-24, and James 1:1-3, can faithful Israel and the Church be separated into two different groups? Who is the New Covenant promised to in Jeremiah 31:31-34, and Hebrews 8:6-13? Will modern Orthodox Jews ever be saved outside of the New Covenant Church?
I first listened to this two years ago, when I was anxious, sick to my stomach with fear. And now, I’m at peace. Thanks, Hank, for your Apocalypse Code, and for I
Introducing me to Gary demar and others who explain Revelation. 💓
Multiple Second Coming Visions in Revelation: (book not in chronological order )
Christ returns one time in the future. However, there are several different visions of His return shown from different perspectives in the Book of Revelation.
Christ returns at the end of Revelation chapter 6, with signs in the sun, moon, and stars, as are found in the Olivet Discourse.
Those at the end of the chapter are hiding from the wrath of the Lamb.
Why would they be hiding if Christ is not present?
The "kings", "captains", "might men", "free", and "bond" are also found in chapter 19 at the return of Christ.
He returns at the 7th trumpet, which is the last trumpet in the Bible, and the time of the judgment of the dead in Revelation 11:15-18.
The beginning of chapter 12 is a history lesson containing the fall of Satan, and the birth and death of Christ, who is the seed promised to crush the head of Satan in Genesis 3:15.
The Second Coming is found in the "harvest" of chapter 14, which is related to the parable of the wheat and tares in Matthew chapter 13.
He comes as a thief at Armageddon, and we find the greatest earthquake in history in chapter 16. This occurs when the 7th angel pours out his vial. How powerful is an earthquake which moves islands and destroys the mountains? What is happening to the planet?
He comes on a horse in chapter 19.
Chapter 20?
Does He come with the fire, and the judgment of the dead at the end of chapter 20, which agrees with what Paul said in 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, and 2 Timothy 4:1?
(The time of the judgment of the dead is also found in Revelation 11:18.)
There are no mortals left alive on the planet at the end of Matthew 25:31-46.
Why does an angel come down from heaven with a key to unlock the bottomless pit in Revelation 9:1-2, if the pit was not already locked before that time? Are there wicked angels in the pit in Rev. 9:11? If the beast "ascends" from the pit in Rev. chapter 11, where was the beast before that time?
Does your view agree with Peter in 2 Pet. 2:4, and Jude in Jude 1:6, when they both said wicked angels are already in chains of darkness?
Revelation 9:14 proves some of the angels were previously bound in some manner.
Because the two witnesses were bodily resurrected from the dead in Revelation 11, the "first resurrection" at the beginning of Revelation 20 is not the first bodily resurrection in the book.
The principle of "Recapitulation" means there are multiple visions of His return.
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New Covenant Whole Gospel:
Let us now share the Old Testament Gospel found below with the whole world. On the road to Emmaus He said the Old Testament is about Him.
He is the very Word of God in John 1:1, 14. Awaken Church to this truth.
Jer 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
Jer 31:32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by
husband unto them, saith the LORD:
Jer 31:33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Jer 31:34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
Is the most important genealogy in the Bible found in Matthew 1:1 (Gal. 3:16)? Is God's Son the ultimate fulfillment of Israel (John 1:49)? Why has the modern Church done a pitiful job of sharing the Gospel with modern Orthodox Jews? Why would someone tell them they are God's chosen people and then fail to share the Gospel with them? Who is the seed of the woman promised in Genesis 3:15? Who is the "son" in Psalm 2? Who is the "suffering servant" of Isaiah 53? Who would fulfill the New Covenant promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34? Who would fulfill the timeline of Daniel chapter 9 before the second temple was destroyed? Why have we not heard this simple Old Testament Gospel preached on Christian television in the United States on a regular basis?
Once a person comes to understand the New Covenant promised to Israel and Judah in Jeremiah 31:31-34, which is found fulfilled by Christ during the first century in Hebrews 8:6-13, and Hebrews 10:16-18, and specifically applied to the Church in 2 Corinthians 3:6-8, and Hebrews 12:22-24, man-made Bible doctrines fall apart.
Let us now learn to preach the whole Gospel until He comes back. The King of Israel is risen from the dead! (John 1:49, Acts 2:36)
We are not come to Mount Sinai in Hebrews 12:18. We are come instead to the New Covenant church of Mount Zion and the blood in Hebrews 12:22-24.
1Jn 3:22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
1Jn 3:23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
1Jn 3:24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
Watch the RUclips videos “The New Covenant” by David Wilkerson, or Bob George, and David H.J. Gay.
Thank you for this discussion! It's the only view of eschatology that makes biblical sense to me.
Olivet Timing Revealed by Luke’s Gospel:
Compare Luke's Gospel to that of Matthew if you want to understand the timing.
The disciples asked two different questions.
When will the temple be destroyed? What will be the sign of your Second Coming?
Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple (These subtitles are found in e-Sword.)
Luk 21:5 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said,
Luk 21:6 "These things which you see-the days will come in which not one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down."
(Mat 24:2 And Jesus said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down." )
Luk 21:7 So they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?"
(Mat 24:3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?")
( Mar 13:3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,
Mar 13:4 "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign when all these things will be fulfilled?")
Luk 21:8 And He said: "Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and, 'The time has drawn near.' Therefore do not go after them.
(Mat 24:5 For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. )
Luk 21:9 But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately."
(Mat 24:6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.)
Jesus Foretells Wars and Persecution
Luk 21:10 Then He said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
(Mat 24:7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. )
Luk 21:11 And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.
(Mat 24:7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. )
Luk 21:12 But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name's sake.
(Mat 24:9 "Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name's sake.) (Read Acts 22:19-20, where Paul reveals that he fulfilled this text.)
Luk 21:13 But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony.
Luk 21:14 Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer;
Luk 21:15 for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist.
Luk 21:16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death.
Luk 21:17 And you will be hated by all for My name's sake.
(Mat 24:10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. )
Luk 21:18 But not a hair of your head shall be lost.
Luk 21:19 By your patience possess your souls.
(Mat 24:13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.)
Jesus Foretells Destruction of Jerusalem
Luk 21:20 "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near.
(Mat 24:15 "Therefore when you see the 'ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place" (whoever reads, let him understand),
(Look at the reference to Hanukkah in John 10:22, if you want to know what the Jews of Jesus time understood about Antiochus Ephiphanes attacking the city during 167 BC, when his forces killed thousands of Jews, and stopped the sacrifices. Those two things also happened during 70AD.)
Luk 21:21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her.
(Mat 24:16 "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.)
Luk 21:22 For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
Luk 21:23 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. (See also Luke 23:28-31.)
(Mat 24:19 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! )
Luk 21:24 And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
(Almost all Bible scholars agree that the first part of the verse above is about 70 AD. At the end of the verse we find a period of time known as “the times of the Gentiles”. In the verses that follow we find the future Second Coming of Christ. Paul also referred to this time period in Romans 11:25, and Acts 28:28.)
The Coming of the Son of Man
Luk 21:25 "And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring;
(Mat 24:29 "Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.)
Luk 21:26 men's hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
Luk 21:27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
(Mat 24:30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.)
Luk 21:28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near."
(Mat 24:33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near-at the doors!)
Same!! The other views always left me unsettled when I first learned about the end times, in the beginning of my walk.
What view?🤔
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Hyper-Preterism Unmasked:
Is Matthew 10:23 about 70 AD, or is it about Jesus coming as the King to Israel? The answer is found below in Zech. 9:9. Did Jesus "cometh" as the King of Israel riding on a donkey during the week He was crucified? If Matthew 10:23 is about 70 AD, Peter ignored the commandment given by Jesus in Matthew 10:5-7, when Peter went to the house of Cornelius. It did not take the disciples forty years to take the Gospel to Israel. In Romans 1:16 Paul said the Gospel was taken "first" to the Jews. This time period of the Gospel going "first" to Israel is found in Matt. 10:5-23, and Acts chapter 2, and Acts 10:36-38, and Galatians 1:14-18.
Zec 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
The Old Covenant age died at Calvary when God ripped the temple veil in half from the top to the bottom at the moment His Son died at Calvary. There is no record in the NT of any person coming to salvation outside of the New Covenant between Calvary and 70 AD. Hebrews 7:12 proves there was a change in the law before 70 AD. We are not come to Mount Sinai in Hebrews 12:18. We are come instead to the New Covenant Church of Mount Zion and the blood of Jesus in Hebrews 12:22-24. This passage was written in the present tense before 70 AD.
If the Hyper-Preterists (Full-Preterists) were correct the Old Covenant age would come back into existence if a temple were rebuilt, and animal sacrifices are renewed.
Any basic book on Astronomy proves we are not now living in the "eternal" New Heavens and New Earth, because the sun only has a limited amount of nuclear fuel. We now understand the nuclear reaction inside the core of the sun, because of the testing of thermonuclear weapons.
I absolutely appreciate this, it just comes together in the correct context, using scripture to interpret scripture. The Old Testament sheds light on the New. Thank our Great God & Savior Jesus Christ
Hank, Gary,
You guys are true heroes of faith, standing up for what you see as clear Biblical truth regardless of the consequences. "The world will end next year" sells way more books than, "focus on salvation and sanctification".
I was a Dispensational thinker for decades and passages like that "this generation shall not pass" always gave me trouble. Slowly, over a period I was exposed to the same eschatology as yours and finally had to give up on this Tim Lahay "Christian X-Files" theology of despair.
I can't go back to it because knowledge carefully learned cannot be unlearned.
Thank you, Gary Demar and Hank Hanegraaff, for your courage and sacrifice in presenting the partial preterist perspective. As you mentioned, the misinterpretation of Matthew 24 has provided much fodder for the critics, from Albert Schweitzer to Bart Ehrmann.
Olivet Timing Revealed by Luke’s Gospel:
Compare Luke's Gospel to that of Matthew if you want to understand the timing.
The disciples asked two different questions.
When will the temple be destroyed? What will be the sign of your Second Coming?
Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple (These subtitles are found in e-Sword.)
Luk 21:5 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said,
Luk 21:6 "These things which you see-the days will come in which not one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down."
(Mat 24:2 And Jesus said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down." )
Luk 21:7 So they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?"
(Mat 24:3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?")
( Mar 13:3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,
Mar 13:4 "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign when all these things will be fulfilled?")
Luk 21:8 And He said: "Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and, 'The time has drawn near.' Therefore do not go after them.
(Mat 24:5 For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. )
Luk 21:9 But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately."
(Mat 24:6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.)
Jesus Foretells Wars and Persecution
Luk 21:10 Then He said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
(Mat 24:7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. )
Luk 21:11 And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.
(Mat 24:7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. )
Luk 21:12 But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name's sake.
(Mat 24:9 "Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name's sake.) (Read Acts 22:19-20, where Paul reveals that he fulfilled this text.)
Luk 21:13 But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony.
Luk 21:14 Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer;
Luk 21:15 for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist.
Luk 21:16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death.
Luk 21:17 And you will be hated by all for My name's sake.
(Mat 24:10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. )
Luk 21:18 But not a hair of your head shall be lost.
Luk 21:19 By your patience possess your souls.
(Mat 24:13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.)
Jesus Foretells Destruction of Jerusalem
Luk 21:20 "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near.
(Mat 24:15 "Therefore when you see the 'ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place" (whoever reads, let him understand),
(Look at the reference to Hanukkah in John 10:22, if you want to know what the Jews of Jesus time understood about Antiochus Ephiphanes attacking the city during 167 BC, when his forces killed thousands of Jews, and stopped the sacrifices. Those two things also happened during 70AD.)
Luk 21:21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her.
(Mat 24:16 "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.)
Luk 21:22 For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
Luk 21:23 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. (See also Luke 23:28-31.)
(Mat 24:19 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! )
Luk 21:24 And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
(Almost all Bible scholars agree that the first part of the verse above is about 70 AD. At the end of the verse we find a period of time known as “the times of the Gentiles”. In the verses that follow we find the future Second Coming of Christ. Paul also referred to this time period in Romans 11:25, and Acts 28:28.)
The Coming of the Son of Man
Luk 21:25 "And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring;
(Mat 24:29 "Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.)
Luk 21:26 men's hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
Luk 21:27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
(Mat 24:30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.)
Luk 21:28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near."
(Mat 24:33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near-at the doors!)
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Great discussion..
Blessings to you! 🙏
Hank, it’s amazing to be able to listen to you in the evening. I e joyed your live shows and hope you do more, real soon!! Have listened to you for so many years and you have helped me understand so much! Can’t thank you enough Hank!!
thank you for this much needed video!!!!! Lately, every other video on you tube is about how we are in 'end times' in my opinion the worst part of this is that it takes away glory from the Lord in what he ALREADY accomplished!!!!
I am right there with you. All I see left and right is “we are in the end times” or “Jesus is coming soon” but no meaningful conversation about it. If one tries to engage in conversation all they are met with is “go read Matthew 24, 1 Thessalonians 4 and 2 Thessalonians 2. People just want to think they have it all figured out and scorn you for challenging their traditions.
@@J.F.331 AMEN
Masterclass!! I am reading 'Has God spoken' by Mr Hanegraaff. Top, top teacher!!!!!
I’m about to listen to this. In all honesty, I’ve been sick about the times we’re living in. It’s literally keeping me awake at night, I go day-to-day with a horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach, I just hate this. I’m hoping this episode will give me some peace of mind!
The Preterist view shows that the 'great tribulation' or time of great trouble is past and that the Matt parables show the kingdom of God will grow to fill the whole earth. It does not mean there will be no tribulation for saints or nations over time but the 'last days madness' that grips many Christians with paralyzing fear is actually all about the judgement on unbelieving Israel.
This view is one of great hope. Christ's resurrection and the gift of the Holy Spirit to dwell within believers over the whole earth does have an impact and it's not hopeless.
Satan does not win, he will not win. He will not overcome. Christ has and does. Christ is seated enthroned with the Father and He waits til the earth is subdued to His reign, til all is brought into subjection.
Jesus said 'even the very gates of Hell will not resist'. That is a powerful message. Christ's kingdom is not in retreat. Satan is.
@@NathanEllery Love this 💗💗
@@NathanEllery Thanks. I am looking for clarity too. Does Hank's book outline this "preterist" concept and is it an early interpretation?
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Great comment, God bless you ❤️🙏🏽
Excellent podcast. Praise God for you and your guest, Mr. DeMar! LCC Lutheran in Canada.
As I wrote before, I am a catholic that read the bible on my own. Never had a teacher or priest to learn from. Your comments are right on spot. Agree one hundred percent. Hank you are a wonderful teacher. I wish my church had leaders like you. God bless you all!!!
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Thanks so much for the biblical interpretation honesty here!
This podcast was amazing and informative. I’ve listen to Hank for years and as I small boy I remember reading First of Revelation and thinking, he’s speaking to these Churches back then not us. But every preacher I heard spoke that it was written about our time. So it’s was good to know I was onto something back as a small boy. Thxs Hank, Rich
It cant get any better with men who have studied to show themselves approved,correctly dividing the word of truth. Wish i cld do bible studies with these men
Thank you brothers for sound teaching!!!
Great conversation, Glory to God our Father.
Thanks a lot for such an important topic that shapes the view of the future 👍🏻
All I can say is if anyone thinks things are going to go back to normal after what we are seeing today they are living in an delusional world.
This was fantastic! Thank you for taking your stand. God honors these decisions. - Linda
You bet!👍
I feel like I've been duped by people who are just hoping they'll experience the tribulation in their own lifetime. I've been caught up in that mindset myself because it would be nice for the evils of this world to finally come to an end. However I've come across more scholarly discourse along these lines over the last couple of years that are opening my eyes and I can't ignore it. It doesn't help that the Left Behind type stories were so popular in my early years. I don't dwell on this topic since no one really knows when Jesus is coming back. The main thing is I don't want to give too much time to incorrect interpretation which can lead people down wrong doctrine. I'm searching for correct teaching that can hold up to debate and scholarly research. Your discussion seems to pass in that regard.
Fun fact. Dr Gary Demar's son and wife are both Orthodox (like Hank). My family used to be close with Demar's and his daughter-in-law's family. Glad to see these two men connect.
I think that is so beautiful that Christians of diffferent denominations, even in families, can come together. It warms my heart like you wouldn’t believe!
We’ll always have disagreements but on the essentials of faith, we have UNITY!
I will be replaying this over and over. So much to process and learn how to read the Bible. Thank you 🙏🏻 so valuable
And I have the book Apocalypse Code by Hank. Enjoying the read, can’t wait to finish; so I can start ‘Truth Matters Life matters.’📚
Blessings! 🙏
Mind blown! This was an excellent episode and teaching. So packed rich with content and material that inspires further study and confirmation of course, as the Bereans in Acts 17:11! Israel isn't replaced by the "church". Israel is the "church"! Halleluiah! (Galatians 6:16). Hopefully Gary will have his material published in audiobook and eBook format as well. The clarity this material brings makes me smile 🙂
Yes, the body of Christ IS the Israel of God
Thank you Hank. Keep up the good work !
Great Podcast: TY for your continued labour for the gospel ... I haven't listened to you since WDCX approx. 1997 +/- ... just prior to my Baptism and Rededication. ... your still amongst the greatest bible teachers. Amen, thanks❗
Excellent!You are the most inspirational, knowlegdable, yet humble, Hands Down, God Bless
The "Last Days" are the end of the Old Covenant and the judgment of the Mother of Harlots Rabbinic Judaism.
It’s not just a judgement on the Jews. It’s everyone who rejects Jesus.
Well done! Another great book is “Idols For Destruction” by Herbert Schlossberg. It’s not directly related to this topic but indirectly is related and mind blowing
Cheers
@gkolkman4 What is a key take away from Idols... by Schlossberg? His basic thesis?
Outstanding
Outstanding podcast and interview!
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So many have been deceived. Thank GOD the record is being set right. Let the Bible interpret itself!
@27:59 I had a Baptist Pastor say he doesn’t believe in replacement theology. To which I replied “neither do I because it doesn’t exist”
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Great show. Very informative! Thank you!
Dispensationalism is a heresy and false teaching, that absolutely destroyed the Christianity. Thanks a lot for the Truth! You are brothers doing an exceptional work for our Lord Jesus Christ and His church!
you ask what excuse does this man have for not realizing his great error in reading and understanding scripture?? what excuse does ANY dispensational preacher have for teaching this error? Im npt being mean, I too used to hold this belief but i had too many questions so I read it for myself and did some research and long story short, i finally got it!!!
k c Same with me! My thoughts exactly.
So confusing but I will keep studying, now being brought up in one of the fundalmentalist groups, I was taught The way you teach revelations now. But as I learned salvation was through faith alone, I learned about pre-tribulation from such great Bible teachers as John MacArthur, Charles Stanley and Tony Evans. I just can’t believe John MacArthur for one, is this far off on the subject but then again he would be the first to tell you, don’t take his word go to the Scriptures. Appreciate your ministry Hank
McArthur is disingenuous modern Pharisee of the highest order.
Multiple Second Coming Visions in Revelation: (book not in chronological order )
Christ returns one time in the future. However, there are several different visions of His return shown from different perspectives in the Book of Revelation.
Christ returns at the end of Revelation chapter 6, with signs in the sun, moon, and stars, as are found in the Olivet Discourse.
Those at the end of the chapter are hiding from the wrath of the Lamb.
Why would they be hiding if Christ is not present?
The "kings", "captains", "might men", "free", and "bond" are also found in chapter 19 at the return of Christ.
He returns at the 7th trumpet, which is the last trumpet in the Bible, and the time of the judgment of the dead in Revelation 11:15-18.
The beginning of chapter 12 is a history lesson containing the fall of Satan, and the birth and death of Christ, who is the seed promised to crush the head of Satan in Genesis 3:15.
The Second Coming is found in the "harvest" of chapter 14, which is related to the parable of the wheat and tares in Matthew chapter 13.
He comes as a thief at Armageddon, and we find the greatest earthquake in history in chapter 16. This occurs when the 7th angel pours out his vial. How powerful is an earthquake which moves islands and destroys the mountains? What is happening to the planet?
He comes on a horse in chapter 19.
Chapter 20?
Does He come with the fire, and the judgment of the dead at the end of chapter 20, which agrees with what Paul said in 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, and 2 Timothy 4:1?
(The time of the judgment of the dead is also found in Revelation 11:18.)
There are no mortals left alive on the planet at the end of Matthew 25:31-46.
Why does an angel come down from heaven with a key to unlock the bottomless pit in Revelation 9:1-2, if the pit was not already locked before that time? Are there wicked angels in the pit in Rev. 9:11? If the beast "ascends" from the pit in Rev. chapter 11, where was the beast before that time?
Does your view agree with Peter in 2 Pet. 2:4, and Jude in Jude 1:6, when they both said wicked angels are already in chains of darkness?
Revelation 9:14 proves some of the angels were previously bound in some manner.
Because the two witnesses were bodily resurrected from the dead in Revelation 11, the "first resurrection" at the beginning of Revelation 20 is not the first bodily resurrection in the book.
The principle of "Recapitulation" means there are multiple visions of His return.
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New Covenant Whole Gospel:
Let us now share the Old Testament Gospel found below with the whole world. On the road to Emmaus He said the Old Testament is about Him.
He is the very Word of God in John 1:1, 14. Awaken Church to this truth.
Jer 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
Jer 31:32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by
husband unto them, saith the LORD:
Jer 31:33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Jer 31:34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
Is the most important genealogy in the Bible found in Matthew 1:1 (Gal. 3:16)? Is God's Son the ultimate fulfillment of Israel (John 1:49)? Why has the modern Church done a pitiful job of sharing the Gospel with modern Orthodox Jews? Why would someone tell them they are God's chosen people and then fail to share the Gospel with them? Who is the seed of the woman promised in Genesis 3:15? Who is the "son" in Psalm 2? Who is the "suffering servant" of Isaiah 53? Who would fulfill the New Covenant promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34? Who would fulfill the timeline of Daniel chapter 9 before the second temple was destroyed? Why have we not heard this simple Old Testament Gospel preached on Christian television in the United States on a regular basis?
Once a person comes to understand the New Covenant promised to Israel and Judah in Jeremiah 31:31-34, which is found fulfilled by Christ during the first century in Hebrews 8:6-13, and Hebrews 10:16-18, and specifically applied to the Church in 2 Corinthians 3:6-8, and Hebrews 12:22-24, man-made Bible doctrines fall apart.
Let us now learn to preach the whole Gospel until He comes back. The King of Israel is risen from the dead! (John 1:49, Acts 2:36)
We are not come to Mount Sinai in Hebrews 12:18. We are come instead to the New Covenant church of Mount Zion and the blood in Hebrews 12:22-24.
1Jn 3:22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
1Jn 3:23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
1Jn 3:24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
Watch the RUclips videos “The New Covenant” by David Wilkerson, or Bob George, and David H.J. Gay.
This was great!!!!
This discussion brings to mind the old Catholic argument during the Reformation that Christians should not be given the Bible because they won’t know how to interpret it on their own. Having said that, I’m thankful for this discussion. My question is, is there any Bible texts that you and Gary believe, refer to the literal second advent of Christ? What are they, and why are they distinguished from the texts referring to the 70AD destruction of the Temple? Another podcast at least. But this help a great deal, and save,the hope of many of us. It deserves focus.
@alanpruett2217 Gary discusses the second coming 14:21 in the interview.
Go get them Gary...
Right. But we are not those 7 churches who were going thru tribulation with John.
Not us.
thank you
Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.
This is Salvation. Marriage. Our Inheritance. Living waters,healing.
So I’m somewhere between Hank and Gary when it comes to my own Eschatology, I do think He’s coming soon, but like Doug Wilson says, “we are still in the early Church Age” I’m hoping that Gary’s Postmillenial view is correct but my back up view is Amillenialisn, I write of birth forms of Premillenialisn because they make Christ and the Gospel unsuccessful
His servant John was in the tribulation.
I realize there have been many false alarms of end times over the years. Truth is no one knows the day or hour. I certainly don't believe in being a date setter. However I had rather be watching for Jesus's return and it not happen than to say He delays His coming an b looking the other way when it happens. One thing I do know for certain is every day we're getting one day closer.
Just rediscovered Hank H.
My understanding is that Rosh Hashanah is not the most meaningful/important day on the Jewish calendar, its Yom Kippur.
The one thing to remember is no matter when it all happens don't lose faith for threw the time we are going threw now and what is still yet to come our faith to God being save threw Christ Jesus. Is how we will be ready to handle what ever comes our way
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For those who grew up reading & dispersing Jack Chick Gospel Track Comics ….
Thank you Hank- God bless you Family friends and those around you+++
Our DEATH can come at anytime and therefore it can happen before the END IF THIS WORLD+
Therefore we must be ready within ourselves with repentance humility and prayer+
Yes the SIGNS are here more then ever before -
But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they did not know until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of man. Then two men will be in the field; one is taken and one is left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one is taken and one is left. Watch therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.” (Matthew 24:36-42)
So my question is if John was a prisoner on the Island of Patmos when he was given Revelation and it was about events thatbwere soon to come, how would the people of that time have received this word?
@grits8284 Good question.
The commentary from Irenaeus implied in your question is disputed on whether John who received the vision was last seen on Patmos or the vision received by John happened on Patmos.
If Irenaeus meant John was last witnessed on Patmos, then the vision (i.e., Book of Revelation) would have been written prior to that occasion, the best timeframe being AD 67/68.
The Book of Revelation indicates John wrote down the vision and the immediate addresses were the seven churches in Asia-Minor. Written copies of the book were circulated throughout the church. There was also oral transmission, so the Apocalypse was committed to memory and shared in the fellowships.
I think you should have a moderated debate between Mark Hitchcock and Gary....
Super excited for this! Hope they talk about the Olivet Discourse in Matt 24 and how it is clearly talking about the desolation of Jerusalem in 70AD up until v36 when it transitions to Jesus second coming!
Yes that aspect needs clarification once and for all as there are some who just don't get it. The second coming clearly has not happened yet, and those who say it has are heretics. It needs to be made loud and clear.
God bless you in the name of Jesus
@@xenofonz7640 Is Hank a preterist?? I knew Gary Demar was but I did not know Hank was too...
@@blakewidmer Better to ask him. I did see Hank in a debate with another group and they made the comment that he was a preterist and Hank stated he wasn't. Unless I'm mistaken Hank is not a full preterist since he believes the second coming is yet to come. However, it's hard to escape the conclusion he is at least a partial preterist given his views on such matters as the Olivet Discourse.
@@xenofonz7640 Thanks, I'll try and ask. Maybe this stream over the next few days will clarify his position. I'm glad to hear he did not align himself with full preterism, that to me is border line heresy....and dangerous. I don't really see the issue with viewing the olivet discourse as fulfilled, even past v36, as there are other scriptures that clearly speak to Christ's second coming. However, my view is that it switches to eschatological at v36.
My deepest gratitude for this! Another podcast with him specifically on Revelation would be SOOOOO good, esp. identification of the mythical figures in the Revelation of Jesus Christ in the early Christian context. Thank you and God bless from a Lutheran here :-)
Why do we believe in the rapture I don't understand I been on this for56 years and they been talking about since the day was born
Any thoughts on the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven in Matthew 13?
Some dispensationalists teach that the earthly Jewish Davidic kingdom goes into a mystery form during the church age because Israel rejected their king and right now and all we have as the church is the kingdom of God in a spiritual form.
The kingdom of heaven will be restored sometime in the future at the 2nd advent and the restoration of Israel. Thoughts?
Totally incorrect. Scriptures never teach two distinct peoples of God, one belonging to Israel and the other to the Church. This is the interpretive grid dispensationalism uses to interpret the Bible, but Hank is skeptical about making such a distinction on the basis of race.
Read these articles 1) www.equip.org/articles/does-the-bible-make-a-distinction-between-israel-and-the-church-/ 2)
www.equip.org/article/dispensationalism-indispensable/
See this RUclips video > ruclips.net/video/EaSn_w-wS14/видео.html
@@BibleAnswerMan Thank you so much for your response. I will read the article and watch the video and get back to you
I am currently transitioning out of dispensationalism and I am trying to answer the questions that are being raised in my mind about how this fits together. Also reading DeMar’s book Last Days Madness right now and it has been a great book so far. Thanks again
I was given the Hall Lindsay book, before I came to Jesus Christ. Question; has Hall ever repented to the church after time proved he was WRONG????
Not that we know of.
Typically the Bible prophecy teachers who make false prediction simply readjusted the prediction to a later date, and very few noticed, neither do they ever remember the false prediction ever being pronounced.
Once upon a time, the establishment of modern Israel in 1948 marked the generation that would see Christ’s return and started the countdown to the rapture. The 40-year generation minus the 7-year tribulation made the timing of the rapture in 1981. 1981 came and went but no rapture. The false predictors then re-adjusted their timeline to the Six-Day-War in 1967. Thus, the 40 year generation minus the 7 year tribulation made the timing of the rapture 2001. 2001 came and went but no rapture. So, recalculations kept going. Some use the enigmatic Mayan Calendar. Recalculation still keep coming. The common denominator is every prediction made has been wrong 100% of the time.
"why do some sceptics call Jesus a false apocalyptic prophet? (38:35)" Another claim, though, is that people of the time likewise thought Jesus was coming back bodily, and then he didn't. (Afterwards apparently came the alleged "damage control" of, "a day is as a thousand years..." as they also love to point out.) If this is so, why wouldn't believers have understood the apocalyptic language for what it really was at the time?
@Christmas, 1914 The problem has to do with a general misapprehension of “coming in the clouds” as referring exclusively to Christ’s Second Coming and the skeptics charge that Jesus taught His return would happen in the life time of the disciples, but that failed to occur. They misunderstood Jesus’ teaching on “coming in the clouds.” See the following article… www.equip.org/bible_answers/is-coming-on-clouds-a-reference-to-christs-second-coming/
They get it from Daniel 9:25-27, but this is speaking of The Messiah✨
@janinewatson3208 - Good point. But where do we get a pretribulation rapture from Daniel 9:25-27? Nothing explicit about a removal of the Church prior to the start of a future Great Tribulation from Daniel 9?
He did come.
Hello Hank. I have studied a dvd set on Revelation by Perry Stone and also read The Book of Signs by David Jeremiah. Do you have a dvd set I can purchase that will take me through Revelation from your perspective? I know there are a lot of theories out there and I'm wanting to get a foundation of Revelation from other views as well I would love to get a dvd set from you to revisit Revelation from your perspective.
Hank has a series on how to interpret the Book of Revelation on RUclips, which can be accessed free of charge > ruclips.net/p/PLyyR05FPp3pREldkccez3IY7_--kwfliC
For all those listening to this and similar podcasts and videos who profess to be believers of the one true God of Abraham having faith in Jesus Christ,I encourage you to pray always for discernment and read your Bible. The Bible is more than sufficient with the guidance of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 2:1-16.
Suggestion- Read your plain Bible without any commentaries on the page. Jesus Christ paid the price to have the veil removed and you we now have access through Christ shed blood, don’t reject that gift. Allow for your relationship with God to grow and He will reveal more and more as you seek him. We will not understand all at once as demonstrated in the Bible. John 1:1 We at this day find God in His holy word.
Questions to ask yourself as a believer in God
Why was the Bible written?
Was the Bible written with an expiration date?
Was the Bible meant to be understood by Believers in God?
Understand the significance and applicability of Ecclesiastes 1:9
Please pull away from book selling debates on strange doctrines and seek the truth in God’s Holy Word with the Holy Spirit as your guide and righteous scholar.
Be blessed in the awesome journey into the all sufficient scriptures…
I love Gary and Hank but Hank says that they differ on some things. Did Hank mean this in relation to the end times? He cites DeMar as a help on “Apocalypse Code” so I assumed they at least had 100% on he end times. I’m sure they have disagreement with their denominations but I love how they recognize each other as brothers in Christ
Your question will be passed on to Hank. Hank has never mentioned them specifically. They would be secondary issues which Christians can debate but not divide.
I have a question on Daniel 9. Verse 25 talks about the building and restoring of Jerusalem unto the Messiah shall be 7 weeks and 62 weeks. The next verse says Messiah is cut off after 62 weeks. It implies that at the end of the 62nd week Messiah will be killed. Just a thought, so please don’t crucify me. Maybe what Daniel is explaining is there will be 7 weeks (49 years) of Jerusalem being rebuilt and restored, but it is also the 62 week. If that were true then the statement given by the Jews in John 2:20 would make perfect sense. When Jesus spoke of the temple being destroyed and raised up in 3 days, the Jews response was 46 years this temple has been being built and you shall destroy it and raise it back up in 3days. This was the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. 3 years later would be 49 years and we know Jesus was ministering for approx 3 years before he was crucified. This would put his death after the 62 week and after the 7 weeks of the restoration. Which fits perfectly. That would also give from the 63rd to the 70th week for the persecution of Christ followers and the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD. Just a thought. I’m not sure if Gary will see this but I pray he does. I would like to hear his insight.
@deidra broadbent > Hank offers his commentary on the 70 weeks of Daniel 9 in this article > www.equip.org/article/daniel-prophesy-seven-year-great-tribulation/ For related reading, see Hank’s article on Daniel 2 & 7-11 > www.equip.org/article/daniel-accurately-predict-succession-nations/
You can get a different take on Daniel 9 from Gary DeMar in Last Days Madness.
Based on Hebrews 9:15, the Messiah’s death in Daniel 9:26 cannot be separated from the New Covenant fulfilled by His blood at Calvary.
Is the New Covenant found in Daniel chapter 9?
Are we supposed to believe the angel Gabriel appeared to Daniel to reveal the timeline of the Messiah who would fulfill the New Covenant promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34, and then the angel failed to even mention the New Covenant. Or, is the covenant with the many in Daniel 9:27 the same covenant with the many in Matthew 26:28? The 1599 Geneva Bible is the Bible the Pilgrims brought to America, before John Darby showed up on our shores about the time of the Civil War. What was the earlier understanding of Daniel 9:27 found below in the notes of the 1599 Geneva Bible?
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Dan 9:27 And he shal confirme the couenant with many for one weeke: and in the middes of the weeke he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the ouerspreading of the abominations, he shall make it desolate, euen vntill the consummation determined shalbe powred vpon the desolate.
Daniel 9:27
And he (a) shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to (b) cease, (c) and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make [it] desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
(a) By the preaching of the Gospel he affirmed his promise, first to the Jews, and after to the Gentiles. (See Rom. 1:16, Matt. 10:5-7, Acts 10:36-38)
(b) Christ accomplished this by his death and resurrection. (See Heb. 9:15)
(c) Meaning that Jerusalem and the sanctuary would be utterly destroyed because of their rebellion against God, and their idolatry: or as some read, that the plague will be so great, that they will all be astonished at them.
(See Matt. 23:38, Matt. 24:1-2, Luke 19:41-44)
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During recent years many New Covenant scholars have examined Daniel chapter 9 from a New Covenant perspective. Did Christ fulfill the summary found in Daniel 9:24? Is it about the New Covenant fulfilled by the blood of Christ at Calvary?
Dan 9:24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.
Heb 10:16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;
Heb 10:17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. (These two verses are quoted from Jeremiah 31:31-34.)
Heb 10:18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
Act 10:36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
Act 10:37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Act 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
The death of the Messiah is found in Daniel 9:26, and there are only two possible singular antecedents for the word “he” in the next verse. Those antecedents are either Christ or Titus, who was the prince of the people that destroyed the temple during 70 AD.
Dan 9:26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.
Dan 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
Is the “he” in Daniel 9:27 the “Messiah”, or “the prince” of the people that destroyed the city and the sanctuary in verse 26? If we used “the people of the prince” it would not be a singular “he”.
Does the author of the Book of Hebrews connect the New Covenant with the Messiah’s death found in Daniel 9:26, in the verse below?
Heb 9:15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. (NKJV)
Verse 26 also says the Messiah would be cut off “after” the 69 weeks. If I agree to paint your house “after” 69 weeks, it will not be painted until the 70th week, or after. Is there a “gap” of almost 2,000 years between the 69th week and the 70th week, or was it fulfilled during the first century when the Gospel was preached “first” to the Jews?
We know there is a time period when the Gospel was taken “first” to the Jews, as the Apostle Paul said in the verse below.
Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
Can we find a time period of about seven years when the Gospel was taken “first” to Daniel’s people during the first century? If we can, we have good evidence that the 70th week of Daniel has already been fulfilled.
Did Christ command His disciples to take the Gospel only to Israel in the passage below?
Mat 10:5 These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: "Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans.
Mat 10:6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Mat 10:7 And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
Is the time period when the Gospel was preached “first” (Rom. 1:16) to the Jews in the passage above, confirmed in the passage below?
Act 10:36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
Act 10:37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Act 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
In the passage above Luke confirms the fact that the Gospel of Christ was preached throughout the land of Israel after the baptism which John preached. Here again, we have a text which reveals a time period when the Gospel was taken “first” to the Jews, as Paul said in Romans 1:16.
Bible scholars have looked at the number of Passover celebrations in the Gospels and have estimated Christ’s earthly ministry to have lasted about three and one half years. Was the Gospel taken “first” (Rom. 1:16) to the Jews for a period of about three and one half years during the period of time revealed in the Gospels?
In Galatians 1:14-18 Paul reveals he did not go up to see Peter until about 3 years after his conversion. During that time the Gospel continued to be taken almost exclusively to Daniel's people, before Paul took the Gospel to the Gentiles.
Read the recent book "The 70th Week of Daniel 9 DECODED" by David Wilcoxson for confirmation of the above.
Watch the RUclips video on Daniel 9 by Dr. Kelly Varner.
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Excellent well written comment, Dan 9:27 *he* is the Messiah.
God bless you.
Hank; The best to you, brother.
I am a helpmate; May God richly bless you. We are one in Christ. We are equal and partners in this greatest of all blessings through our Lord and God Jesus Christ: salvation. We sow the Gospel and God reaps!
The world needs the Gospel! The good news that our sins have been paid for by Jesus Christ on the cross in the shedding of His sinless blood and His death, burial and resurrection never to die again. Let us go out into this world and preach the Gospel as Jesus commanded we do. God blesses us now and in eternity! (See "Rewards" at end of comment)
This praise resounds across the earth: "Jesus is Lord and only He saves".
2 Samuel chapter 22: Verse 50 "Therefore I will praise you, O Lord, out of the countries, and I will praise your name."
THE GOSPEL BELIEVED SAVES!
God the Son (Jesus Christ) has given us the gospel to share with the world.
Mark chapter 16: Verse 15: And He said unto them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
How can anyone hear the "good" news? Romans chapter 10: verse 17 Then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Isaiah chapter 7: verse 14: "Therefore the LORD shall give you a sign; behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and call His name Immanuel." Hebrew: עִמָּנוּאֵל, "God with us" in human flesh but without sin. The Savior of the world was born to die for our sins! He did so 33 years later. His terrible ordeal; body mutilated; blood poured out, finally died and was placed in a tomb and rose from the dead the 3rd day ! "HE IS RISEN" Matthew chapter 28: verse 6.
Isaiah chapter 53: verse 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. - IT IS FOUNDED UPON GOD'S LOVE FOR MAN AND WOMAN HE CREATED
John chapter 3: Verse 16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Romans chapter 3: verse 23
" For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans chapter 6: verse 23
" Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.."John chapter 14.verse 6
"1 Corinthians chapter 15: verse 3 "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:"
THE PAYMENT BY HIS BLOOD FOR ALL SINS EVER!
And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John chapter 2: verse 2
Romans chapter 5:verse 8 But God demonstrates his love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, now justified by his blood, we will be saved from wrath through him."
“For he (God) hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Corinthians chapter 5:verse 21.
" In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;." Ephesians chapter 1:verse 7
Matthew chapter 26:verse 28 "For this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." (the life is in the blood. He had to pay with His life)
"And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." Hebrews chapter 9:verse 22
BY GOD'S GRACE ALONE THROUGH FAITH ALONE IN JESUS CHRIST ARE WE SAVED
Ephesians chapter 2:verse 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 not of works, lest any man should boast.
Jesus died to pay the penalty for our sins and rescue us from eternal death. Because of Jesus' death on our behalf, all we have to do is believe in Him, trusting in His death and in the shedding of His blood as payment for our sins, as well as in His resurrection from the dead, and we will be saved! John chapter 20: verses 24-31
WHOSOEVER BELIEVES SHALL TESTIFY TO THE TRUTH
Romans 10:
9 That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
10 For with the heart man believes in righteousness; And a confession by mouth is given for salvation.
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
TO DIE IS TO REJECT SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST AND BE SEPARATE FROM GOD FOREVERMORE
Salvation and forgiveness of sins is the blessing of anyone who believes in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Those who reject the free gift of salvation, see John chapter 3: verse 16 above, "perish", which means their sins are judged by God the Son and they suffer eternal separation from God and the family of God forever called the "second death". Revelation chapter 21: verse 8.
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. ”Romans chapter 5:verse 1
REWARDS: There is a Crown in Heaven awaiting all who faithfully share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a soul is saved. ( "THE GOSPEL SAVES" below) 1 Thessalonians chapter 2:verse 19-20; Philippians chapter 4:verse 1. So too be Rapture ready to meet Jesus Christ in the air. "Maranatha!" meaning "HE COMES". Mark chapter 13: verses 33-37. The Apostles and saints greeted one another that way! Proofs:John chapter 14: verse 1-3; Titus chapter 2:verses 11 -14; Rev.chapter 3:verse 10; 1 Thessalonians chapter 5:verse 9. This beautiful crown awaits us. 1 Peter chapter 5: verse 4; 2 Timothy chapter 4:verse 8
Yes. In Math.24 language of stars, moon and sun. Judgement on Jerusalem. The harlot, great city, Sodom and Egypt where? Christ was crucified. Where the Temple WAS still standing.
A great episode. Sidenote: Why do some Christians think that their credentials are increased or further proven by their being married, having kids and/ or grandkids. Hey, everyone. I'm confirming and straight. Gary is quite knowledgeable married or single
He just means they're all grown up and out of the house with families of their own.
What hasn’t already happened in the book of Revelation? That is what we need to know.
@grannyjanesfudge5519 Whereas the vision of Revelation deals primarily with the events surrounding the fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the temple in AD 70, such never exhaust what it communicates about the far future. So, we can find references to the future resurrection of the dead, the final judgment, eternal life for the righteous, eternal condemnation for the wicked, the restoration of the cosmos. See www.equip.org/articles/apocalypse-when/ www.equip.org/bible_answers/will-adam-eve-receive-brand-new-bodies-eternity/ and www.equip.org/bible_answers/will-created-cosmos-resurrected-annihilated/
Does Gary have any doubt ?s
Great info. Genia is pronounced yenia which means birth and yes generation.
Thanks for this Hank, great stream! Can you please do a review of "apocalyptic Gospel" podcast by John Harrigan (author of "Gospel of Christ Crucified")?? He has really interesting views...
Thanks for the suggestion. Your message will be passed on to Hank.
@@BibleAnswerMan thank you!
I wonder what the apostles would say if they were resurrected.
Better check Luke 20:35-36: "THOSE COUNTED WORTHY to share in the age (aion--more inconsistency in translating this same word--why not "eternity" here?) to come...CAN NO LONGER DIE because they are like angels." Sinners in hell are not worthy, nor are they like angels. Therefore than can still die eternally, and will after they've paid "all that is due" (Matt 18:35). Please issue a retraction video to admit your error. God bless.
Where then is the final coming of Jesus in the bible?
When Jesus Christ appears again, the dead shall be raised from the graves. The saints shall be resurrected to eternal life in a new heaven and new hearth and the sinners to eternal condemnation in the lake of fire (John 5:28-29; Acts 1:11; 1 Cor. 15:1-58; 2 Cor. 5:9-10; Heb. 9:27-28; Rev. 20:11-15; cf. Dan. 12:2)
@@BibleAnswerMan Thank you very kindly! So the trumpet in Mt. 24 is not the last one like in 1. Cor. 15. and 1. Thess. 4.
@@BibleAnswerMan And as Jesus stated in Matthew 13 that marks the end of the age. Christians need to take the time now to fill their lamp with oil and take extra along while waiting and watching with joy and anticipation of the return of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus, be it in our life time, or the next when the dead are resurrected. Let us all be patient and persevere while waiting for the “bridegroom”. God Bless.
According to the discussions it appears the answer to the question as depicted in the title “Are We Living in the Last Days?” is "no" because the end of the age was marked by the end of the Roman Empire and so the end of the age has already happened. The problem with that interpretation is no mention is made of the Roman Empire at all. A more correct view is that Jesus is referring to the end of the new age that begins with the New Covenant and that age has not yet ended. The question raised by the disciples is “about the signs of His return and the end of the age.”. Note the disciples asked for the signs of His return first then the end of the age. So, the end of the age Jesus was referring to must be after His return not before. The rest of what Jesus told to the disciples then makes sense.
Actually there is a definitive reason why the end of the age Jesus is referring to is not the end of the Roman Empire but at some future time; it is given in Matthew 13. Jesus gives two parables to explain what is the “end of the age”. In first one, the parable of the tares, Jesus explains how the reapers are the angels and the tares (non-believers) are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age. This is the time of the judgement at the end of the age. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous (saved ones) will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. In the second parable, the parable of the dragnet, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered some of every kind, when it was full, they drew to shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth, separate the wicked from among the just, and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Jesus then said to the disciples, “Have you understood all these things?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord. Apparently, some today do not.
Interesting that every generation has thought the end times were near. Certainly, from our vantage point today with all of the crazy and evil political stuff going on, the immorality, the fires, earthquakes, pandemic, etc., it seems like it’s coming soon and maybe it is. But when you read history, you learn that there were times very much like this for the last 1900 years. There was climate catastrophe, wars, pandemics of epic proportions, widespread immorality and violence. Even just in the 20th century, world war 2 would have seemed like the last days for many-especially those who ended up in death camps or who lost everything-and for many it was their last days. So, the Lord gave us the warning signs but He also said no one knows when the time will be-I think because if we act as if we know, He knows we will become complacent. I think He wants us to live as if every day is our last day and live for Him with our future home in mind always, whether things are going well on earth or not.
I thought it was clear from the discussion, that the “end of the age” in view in the Olivet Discourse was the end of the old covenant age, based on the law of Moses and the temple sacrificial system. Gary repeated this a few times, and referred to the book of Hebrews as explaining the old covenant that was “becoming obsolete and growing old, ready to vanish away” (Heb 8:13). The mention of the Roman Empire was in relation to the use of the word “oikemene”-the inhabited world-that is frequently misunderstood as “kosmos”-the earth or world. So the “end” or the “last days” in the Olivet Discourse and in Peter’s Pentecost sermon refers specifically to the end of the old covenant age that passed away and made way for the inauguration of the New Covenant. The apostles were living in the last days of the old covenant, we are not.
@@djnv4702 You speak the truth. The problem is some Christians are being led astray by false interpretations of the Bible and by doing so making them vulnerable to false christs and fake prophets. For example, the New Age movement is a religion that appeals to the weak-minded who believe they can have prosperity in the afterlife through their own works without the need of Christ. Equally as bad are those who teach that the second coming has already happened, such as by the JWs. The parable of the ten virgins is undoubtedly one of the most poignant. If people can’t figure out what the parable truly means then people run the risk of missing the “bridegroom”. Christians need to take the time now to fill their lamp with oil and take extra along while waiting and watching with joy and anticipation of the return of our Lord and Saviour Christ Jesus, be it in our life time, or the next when the dead are resurrected. Let us all be patient and persevere while waiting for the “bridegroom”. God Bless.
@@osbujeff1 Actually there is a definitive reason why the end of the age Jesus is referring to is not the end of the Roman Empire nor anything else in the past; it is given in Matthew 13. Jesus gives two parables to explain what is the “end of the age”. In first one, the parable of the tares, Jesus explains how the reapers are the angels and the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age. This is the time of the judgement at the end of the age. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. In the second parable, the parable of the dragnet, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered some of every kind, when it was full, they drew to shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth, separate the wicked from among the just, and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Jesus then said to the disciples, “Have you understood all these things?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord". Apparently, some today do not.
@@djnv4702 Whose time is it in when Rev 12 referred to in the Bible as "a great sign appeared in heaven", happened 3 years ago? Jesus also said in the last days they would heap up teachers for themselves. Search out a matter for yourself and judge what I say if it is true or not. If you find it to be true than share it with your friends. We are commanded by Jesus to watch. Too many are not because as so many say
" many thought it was in their time due to the things that were happening." And this saying puts people to sleep and at ease.
Jesus said it would come as a snare upon the whole world.
We as Christians are not to be in darkness. Even the Guest said he was keeping an eye on this middle east agreement that is currently on the world stage. With revelation 12 having already happened I dont need further confirmation but I watch everything else fall into place. Which one are you waiting for that would convince you? There have been many things written of this time, too many to list, that tell you just where we are at in this age. And no they did not all happen at the same time in the past to give credence to those who thought it was in their time.
So, does this mean that there isn't going to be the Second Coming of Jesus? That the world is not going to end or be a final judgement?
No. Both Hank and Gary believe Jesus will appear again. Both Hank and Gary reject full preterism. Hank has written about Christ return here > www.equip.org/bible_answers/when-do-we-receive-our-resurrected-bodies/
@@BibleAnswerMan Thank you.
Is. 13&19 Babylon and Egypt.
Also Ez32:7,8 I will cover the sun with a cloud! The moon sh not give her light! He is talking to Egypt!
John was one of the apostles at the Olivet.
I am learning so much listening to Gary. I do have one comment.
I’ve heard Gary mention the lack of any reason to believe there may be a gap in the 70 weeks we read about in Daniel 9.
I suggest that there may be an implied gap as it the weeks are written as being segmented; sixty two weeks and one week. That a gap may be implied by the way they are separated as written cannot be ruled out.
Christianity in turmoil. 🤷🏾♂️
I guess Daniel thought the same thing. It’s been since the ancient Samaritan
In the sense it was written and s/b read & studied.
Could the stars falling out of the sky be a meteor shower?
Interesting, cause of the visual effect of the asteroid material on a trajectory to earth’s surface burning up in the atmosphere That too is taking the “stars falling” in a figurative sense, but hardly a literal interpretation. Literal stars billions to quadrillions of times the size of the earth will never really burn up in earth’s atmosphere. =P
But the reference is hardly just descriptions of stellar phenomena. The expression would often be used by ancient peoples as portents or metaphors for judgment. See www.equip.org/article/apocalypse-when/
I believe the stars falling from heaven could mean the fallen angels, it says one third of the stars fell from heaven, and one third of the angels fell from heaven.
²⁰ Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
*-2 Peter 1:20*
¹³ For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:
*-Isaiah 28:10*
These guys NEVER talk about Matt 24:31 or 2 Thes 2... Ok,,, at this point in my life I honestly feel like (if there is such a thing) an Amillenial, partial preterist, pre wrath rapturist??? I spent over 20 years as a pre trib dispensationalist. I've come out of that but seriously do not see that Esther 9 in any way is Ezekiel 38-39 I also don't see the Romans being 2 Thes 2... I see Rev 19-20 as Ezekiel 38-39 and if that's true that there is a real physical Antichrist than I still see a pre wrath rapture. I just can't make that leap to full preterist. I see Rev 21-22 as thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Someone tell me who are the sheep and the goats if there isn't some kind of catching away before the physical second coming? Isiah 26:19-21 Zephaniah 2:3 Joel 2:15-16
If someone has an explanation I'm all ears... I don't fight, I'm not confrontational but I still see a future (global) tribulation...
Do you really believe the fathers are still in corruption in Hades? Waiting for Christ to come again?
@M Zieg > No. Hank addresses your question in this video: ruclips.net/video/Kyf4U2_v-Js/видео.html
I believe the king James Bible is always correct. Asking about the end of the “world” would be something that you ask God! To say that they were asking about the end of the “covenant age” may be just a misinterpretation.
@Welcome_To_Life Not necessarily, particularly with respect to Matthew 24. Jesus spoke of the fall of the temple and the judgement upon Jerusalem within a generation. See www.equip.org/articles/apocalypse-when/ and www.equip.org/bible_answers/which-generation-is-this-generation/
Thank you for answering my comment! I agree that Jesus is talking about the current generation listening to Jesus. My point is that the king James says “tell us about the end of the world.” . after reading Matthew 24 again it seems that Jesus is saying no one knows when I will return at the end of the world. Just be ready. I don’t think this necessarily has to be the same event as him coming at the end of the nation in Matt 24:30&31.
Thank you for all you guys do!
There will be no pre-tribulation rapture. There are no gaps in the 70 weeks prophecy. Jesus died in the middle of the 70th week. So this prophecy has already been fulfilled. The tribulation will be 1335 in length. --Daniel 12:12
The following proves you are correct.
Based on Hebrews 9:15, the Messiah’s death in Daniel 9:26 cannot be separated from the New Covenant fulfilled by His blood at Calvary.
Is the New Covenant found in Daniel chapter 9?
Are we supposed to believe the angel Gabriel appeared to Daniel to reveal the timeline of the Messiah who would fulfill the New Covenant promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34, and then the angel failed to even mention the New Covenant. Or, is the covenant with the many in Daniel 9:27 the same covenant with the many in Matthew 26:28? The 1599 Geneva Bible is the Bible the Pilgrims brought to America, before John Darby showed up on our shores about the time of the Civil War. What was the earlier understanding of Daniel 9:27 found below in the notes of the 1599 Geneva Bible?
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Dan 9:27 And he shal confirme the couenant with many for one weeke: and in the middes of the weeke he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the ouerspreading of the abominations, he shall make it desolate, euen vntill the consummation determined shalbe powred vpon the desolate.
Daniel 9:27
And he (a) shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to (b) cease, (c) and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make [it] desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
(a) By the preaching of the Gospel he affirmed his promise, first to the Jews, and after to the Gentiles. (See Rom. 1:16, Matt. 10:5-7, Acts 10:36-38)
(b) Christ accomplished this by his death and resurrection. (See Heb. 9:15)
(c) Meaning that Jerusalem and the sanctuary would be utterly destroyed because of their rebellion against God, and their idolatry: or as some read, that the plague will be so great, that they will all be astonished at them.
(See Matt. 23:38, Matt. 24:1-2, Luke 19:41-44)
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During recent years many New Covenant scholars have examined Daniel chapter 9 from a New Covenant perspective. Did Christ fulfill the summary found in Daniel 9:24? Is it about the New Covenant fulfilled by the blood of Christ at Calvary?
Dan 9:24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.
Heb 10:16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;
Heb 10:17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. (These two verses are quoted from Jeremiah 31:31-34.)
Heb 10:18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
Act 10:36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
Act 10:37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Act 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
The death of the Messiah is found in Daniel 9:26, and there are only two possible singular antecedents for the word “he” in the next verse. Those antecedents are either Christ or Titus, who was the prince of the people that destroyed the temple during 70 AD.
Dan 9:26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.
Dan 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
Is the “he” in Daniel 9:27 the “Messiah”, or “the prince” of the people that destroyed the city and the sanctuary in verse 26? If we used “the people of the prince” it would not be a singular “he”.
Does the author of the Book of Hebrews connect the New Covenant with the Messiah’s death found in Daniel 9:26, in the verse below?
Heb 9:15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. (NKJV)
Verse 26 also says the Messiah would be cut off “after” the 69 weeks. If I agree to paint your house “after” 69 weeks, it will not be painted until the 70th week, or after. Is there a “gap” of almost 2,000 years between the 69th week and the 70th week, or was it fulfilled during the first century when the Gospel was preached “first” to the Jews?
We know there is a time period when the Gospel was taken “first” to the Jews, as the Apostle Paul said in the verse below.
Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
Can we find a time period of about seven years when the Gospel was taken “first” to Daniel’s people during the first century? If we can, we have good evidence that the 70th week of Daniel has already been fulfilled.
Did Christ command His disciples to take the Gospel only to Israel in the passage below?
Mat 10:5 These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: "Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans.
Mat 10:6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Mat 10:7 And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
Is the time period when the Gospel was preached “first” (Rom. 1:16) to the Jews in the passage above, confirmed in the passage below?
Act 10:36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
Act 10:37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Act 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
In the passage above Luke confirms the fact that the Gospel of Christ was preached throughout the land of Israel after the baptism which John preached. Here again, we have a text which reveals a time period when the Gospel was taken “first” to the Jews, as Paul said in Romans 1:16.
Bible scholars have looked at the number of Passover celebrations in the Gospels and have estimated Christ’s earthly ministry to have lasted about three and one half years. Was the Gospel taken “first” (Rom. 1:16) to the Jews for a period of about three and one half years during the period of time revealed in the Gospels?
In Galatians 1:14-18 Paul reveals he did not go up to see Peter until about 3 years after his conversion. During that time the Gospel continued to be taken almost exclusively to Daniel's people, before Paul took the Gospel to the Gentiles.
Read the recent book "The 70th Week of Daniel 9 DECODED" by David Wilcoxson for confirmation of the above.
Watch the RUclips video on Daniel 9 by Dr. Kelly Varner.
@@SpotterVideo Thanks.
to sum it all up Jesus said occupy till i come.
Er no!
The question described in the title was never discussed- you should have an accurate title instead of trying to create clickbait.
It was discussed but they already made up their minds and believe the end of the age is in the past, which is a contradiction to what Jesus explained it is in Matthew 13 using two parables. Further details are in my other responses. The Word of God can never be wrong.
@@xenofonz7640 but you can be!
"they already made up their minds" yes, that is what aged people who have done lots of study generally do. Just like you have done.
""'In the last days, ..." Acts 2:17 Peter speaking of his current time in the 1st century, "This is what the prophet Joel was speaking about" ie. It was fulfilled in the 1st Century (last days).
2 Tim 3:1 "But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days." Paul speaking of current events in the 1st century.
"but in these last days he (Jesus) has spoken..." Heb 1:2 Obviously 1st Century
AD 65 The writer of Hebrews wrote - "In just a very very little while, ' He who is coming will come and will NOT DELAY....'" [Heb 10:37]; "as you see the DAY approaching" [Heb 10:25]
"... You have hoarded wealth in the last days." James 5:3 Obviously speaking about current events in the 1st century. Interesting because Jerusalem was about to be sacked and all wealth taken, something Jesus often warned about.
AD 60 James wrote - "be patient and stand firm, because the LORD'S COMING is NEAR (at hand)...The judge is standing at the door!" [James 5:8-9]
AD 58 Paul wrote -"Understand the present time: ...because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here" [Rom 13:11-12]
Peter wrote "The end of all things is AT HAND." [1 Peter 4:7]
Peter wrote "For it is time for judgment to begin with the house of God..." [1 Pet. 4:17]
John wrote "Little children, this IS the last hour... it IS the last hour" [1 John 2:18]
2 Pet 3:3 "First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come" Explaining current events in the 1st century, the time he was living in.
AD 57 Paul wrote -"Time is short" [1 Cor. 7:29]....."The world in its present form is passing away" [1 Cor. 7:31]
AD 49 Paul wrote "The fullness of time was come" [Gal 4:4]
We are certainly living in challenging times and many of the same warnings apply but these are not the last days that the bible speaks about. The last days / end times refers to the end of the old covenant and the start of the new. God has already disciplined Israel and he has no need to do it again.
The rapture, the day of the Lord, and the day of judgment, are all one and the same day!
1 Thess 4:15-17 “For this say we unto you by the word of the Lord, that WE' (emphatic) which live, and are remaining in the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them which sleep.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, and with the voice of the Archangel, and with the trumpet of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then shall WE' (emphatic) (those living breathing people) which live and remain, be caught up with them also in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”
So here we have the coming of the Lord Himself. We have the shout of the Angel and the blast of that trumpet. The resurrection of the saved dead, and the gathering of the living into the Kingdom of God, the “air.” That's the context. Many, regretfully, call this the “rapture” incorrectly. So how does Paul describe this further? Just two sentences later within the same context:
1Thess 5:1-3 “But of the times and seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
2 For ye yourselves know perfectly, that the day of the Lord shall come, even [as a thief in the night.]”
Where have I heard that phrase before?
3 “For when they shall say, Peace and safety, then shall come upon them sudden DESTRUCTION, as the travail upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape.”
Ah Ha! He has included that this same day previously mentioned in two sentences back, is a day of destruction as well! So what about that “thief in the night phrase?”
2Pet 3:10 “But the day of the Lord will come as a [thief in the night], in the which the heavens shall pass away with a noise, and the elements shall melt with heat, and the earth with the works that are therein shall be burnt up.” Remember Peter mentioning some of Paul's writings? Bet that's where Peter got that. Cause they are writing about the same event!
So! The “judgment day,” as some refer to this, is the one and the same day as the one Paul was addressing in his first Thessalonian letter! Its all one event!! It is not two separate events! The “rapture” and the “judgment day” are all one single event. And according to Jesus and Paul, it all occurred in the first century at the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple. How could Jesus and Paul have said it more clearly than they did?
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"Begotten"
The enemy came in like a flood
The standard's being raised
Lifting up, kindred and blood
The judgment written ends the Age
With Jacob, He'll break the nations
This honor have all His saints
Ark building; covenant to bud
Grafted-in with an expected end
Destined to lose family and wives
A fallen-tree whose branches extend
Teeth that cut; dead in Christ
Satan sifts the "daily sacrifice"
Witnessing first; dueling twice
Begotten; trusted to defend
And to His voice, we hearkened
Defining God near Midnight; we shook
Light shining out of darkness
Woke by a Thief; spoke like a book
To settle His word in heaven; He took
Making the Mediator one; we forsook
Magnifying the law and sharpened
Lightning enlightens; wisdom on our lips
Born again in the wind, beyond four blood moons
Shown the darkness; before the first eclipse
At His appearing, we no longer say "soon"
Coming to His kingdom with a tune
Carved-out from the Rock and hewn
Few finding a narrow path that limp
The eleventh hour, striving in the night
Israel prevailing, counting on Jacob
Making a chain; rounds in this fight
Keeping the word of His patience
Escaping the "hour of temptation"
A tree of life and personal tribulation
From Jacob, He keeps out of sight
In the beginning was the Word
Searching for old ways, for the Lord
The Sun sets on a Western bird
My mouth, crying-out a sword
Repairing the breach; sent to restore
From the desolate, there are more
Raised in Egypt, never to return
Foolish or wicked have no choice
Unlike the fatted-calf in the stall
Falling away, not discerning the voice
Unable to be a brazen wall
In a furnace from the Fall
Chosen by God for one and all
Overcoming is to praise and rejoice
Called in the assignment of grace
A serpent as one: woven on a pole
Echoing the Author; Finisher of our faith
With patience, possessing my soul
Perfect kingdom work; taking it's toll
Serving forever; rolled together like a scroll
A godly love song written, ending the days
Jacob will see his children
The work of God's hands
Seven to eleven years, a pilgrim
Michael stood; his counsel shall stand
Those erring in spirit shall understand
The day of the Lord, now at hand
God would none perish; no nation, no kindred
James 1:18 & Rev 14:4
(Word given to God'shealer7, 2/3 2011)
A Righteous Man
A righteous man walks in righteousness. His footsteps are ordered by the Lord. He finds favor in good things. Upright, Holy and Pure are his names. He works for the poor. He helps the needy. He fights for those who have no voice. He wears the armor of God. God speaks with him and tells him of His ways. He listens to God and obeys. His ears are open, as are his eyes. He knows where evil lives -- he's visited it. He knows how evil works -- he's worked with it. Now, this day the Lord will deliver the righteous man from his bondage. He will walk in the light of the Lord and will be rewarded with the Lord's greatest reward: wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. These things no man can take. These things only the Lord can give. All those who walk in righteousness can't get these rewards. The cost is great. Only a man can lay down his life to receive the rewards of the Eternal. Only a man can pick up the Eternal and live. What God provides no man can take away. Only those that live in the spirit are truly alive.
The righteous man walks in the light. He feels the pain of the innocent. He glorifies God in all he does. He is the true son of the Father. He who follows Him follows the Truth. He lights the path of darkness. The evildoers tremble in his light. They curse and they mock him. Do not pity him. He is One with the Father. The Father's blessings are bestowed on him. His heart is filled with the Lord. He breeds the Holy Spirit. His word is like lightning and captures the heart. He guides the sheep. He is my anointed-one that does the work of the Father. Blessed is he who follows in the footsteps of the Father. His fire is strong and shall always burn bright. No man shall harm him for he is chosen from God. My angels protect him in all he does. He is the true Prophet sent from God to do My work. To him much is owed and much will be given. He suffers in My name. His message is My word and it shall be heard. Remember My beloved son, I am with you always until the end of time. Your faith and love for Me shall lead you through this trial. Remember trial breeds strength and this strength shall serve you well. Evil needs to know that it cannot walk in the path of light. Sometimes when you reach for the rose, you may grab the crown of thorns. Amen.
Its so crazy you looking at this topic because iv been studying this the past month or so
Glad this is timely. Please join us in the live chat tomorrow at 4 PM Eastern.
@@BibleAnswerMan amen, planning on it, the Lord bless you
Bible Answer Man How frequently do you expect to do the shows with Gary Demar on eschatology? Will it be once a week, always Tuesdays at 4pm?
@Marcus Hughes...
It's a God thing !
@@lindamaxey3827 amen
No. We are not living in the Biblical Last Days/ End Times.
The Biblical end times/last days occurred in the first century just as the Bible states.
It was the end times/last days of the Old Covenant system, temple and people associated with it (what Jews referred to as “heaven and earth”).
There is no future biblical end times nor last days.
The Bible: It’s Not About Us Today!
Hb9:28? Who are those waiting for Salvation?
Would that not be ALL BELIEVERS through the ages?
Christ is always coming for salvation. The Gospel today comes to the lost.
Spiritual coming.🤔
What church?? There's like 40,000 different denominations out thete.
@davidstamburski9487 - not following. Yes, lots of fissuring out there. How does that fact come into the pretribulation rapture debate? Sounds like you are touching on something, but can you expand upon the point?
Who is really teaching “Replacement Theology” ?
(Did God fulfill His promises to the Jewish people at Calvary? Matthew 26:28, John 19:30)
The advocates of modern Dispensational Theology often accuse others of promoting “Replacement Theology”, or some may even say “Antisemitism”. What does the Bible say about their accusations?
1. Who is replacing Christ as the seed of Abraham through which all the families of the Earth would be blessed in Genesis 12:3, with Abraham’s modern descendants? (See Galatians 3:8)
2. Who is replacing the one people of God in John 10:16, with two peoples of God ?
3. Who is replacing the one seed (Christ) in Galatians 3:16, with the many seeds?
4. Who is replacing the children of the promise in Romans 9:8, with the children of the flesh?
5. Who is replacing the faithful “remnant” of Israelites in Romans 11:1-5, with the Baal worshipers?
6. Who is replacing the word "so" in Romans 11:26, with the word "then"?
7. Who is attempting to replace the Church made up of all races of people, with one made up only of Gentiles? Why did Peter address the crowd as “all the house of Israel” in Acts 2:36, when about 3,000 Israelites accepted Christ on the Day of Pentecost?
8. Based on Hebrews 9:15, the New Covenant cannot be separated from the Messiah’s death. Is the covenant in Daniel 9:27 connected to the Messiah’s death in Daniel 9:26. Is the covenant with the “many” in Daniel 9:27 the same covenant with the “many” in Matthew 26:28? If it is, some have replaced the New Covenant in Daniel 9:27 with a future covenant made by an antichrist not found in Daniel chapter 9. (See the 1599 Geneva Bible used by the Pilgrims.)
9. Those promoting the Two Peoples of God doctrine of Dispensational Theology often accuse others of teaching “Replacement Theology”, but are they the masters of it? Are they promoting a form of Dual Covenant Theology based on race? (See “genealogies” in Titus 3:9) Is the most important genealogy in the Bible found in Matthew 1:1? Is God's Son the ultimate fulfillment of Israel? Why has the modern Church done a pitiful job of sharing the Gospel with modern Orthodox Jews? Why would someone tell them they are God's chosen people and then fail to share the Gospel with them? Who is the seed of the woman promised in Genesis 3:15? Who is the "son" in Psalm 2? Who is the "suffering servant" of Isaiah 53? Who would fulfill the New Covenant promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34? Who would fulfill the timeline of Daniel chapter 9 before the second temple was destroyed? Why have we not heard this simple Old Testament Gospel preached on Christian television in the United States on a regular basis?
10. Watch the RUclips video “Genesis of Dispensational Theology” to see the origin of this man-made doctrine, which is less than 200 years old. It was brought to the United States about the time of the Civil War by John Nelson Darby. The doctrine was later incorporated into the notes of the Scofield Reference Bible, and then spread through much of the modern Church.
Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas Texas was created in part to promote John Darby’s Two Peoples of God doctrine of Dispensational Theology.
Lewis Sperry Chafer, the first president of Dallas Theological, had the following to say about the difference between Israel and the Church:
“The dispensationalist believes that throughout the ages God is pursuing two distinct purposes: one related to the earth with earthly people and earthly objectives involved which is Judaism; while the other is related to heaven with heavenly people and heavenly objectives involved, which is Christianity.”
Lewis Sperry Chafer, Dispensationalism (Dallas, Seminary Press, 1936), p. 107.
Chafer states that, ‘Israel is an eternal nation, heir to an eternal land, with an eternal kingdom, on which David rules from an eternal throne,’ that is, on earth and distinct from the church who will be in heaven.”
Lewis Sperry Chafer. Systematic Theology. 1975. Vol. IV. pp. 315-323.
John Walvoord, another prominent voice of Dallas Theological stated…
"...it is an article of normative dispensational belief that the boundaries of the land promised to Abraham and his descendants from the Nile to the Euphrates will be literally instituted and that Jesus Christ will return to a literal and theocratic Jewish kingdom centred on a rebuilt temple in Jerusalem. In such a scheme the Church on earth is relegated to the status of a parenthesis.”
John F. Walvoord, The Rapture Question.1979, p. 25
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Are there two peoples of God in John 10:16? (See also 1 John 2:22-23, 2 John 1:7-11.)
What is the land promise to the Old Testament Saints in Hebrews 11:15-16?
Based on 2 Peter 3:10-13, is this earth “eternal”? Will it be replaced by a new earth?
Based on Acts 2:36, and Romans 9:6-8, and Romans 11:1-5, and Hebrews 12:22-24, and James 1:1-3, can faithful Israel and the Church be separated into two different groups?
Who is the New Covenant promised to in Jeremiah 31:31-34, and Hebrews 8:6-13?
Will modern Orthodox Jews ever be saved outside of the New Covenant Church?
I’m shocked by men’s intelligence when they read the Bible, there needs to be a understanding in prophecy which many teachers do not have
Spiritually discerned.
Not
Carnal
Iraeneus said Jesus died at 50 years old.