Christian Tribulation, Persecution, and End Times
Original Articles
- Will Christians Go Through the Great Tribulation? - What did Jesus say? Pre-tribulation rapture refuted.
- Will Christians Suffer the Wrath of God? - The wrath of God is directed against non-believers after they persecute the Church during the Great Tribulation.
- The Persecuted Christian Church - A history of hatred against Jesus and His followers.
- How Close are the End Times? - Speculation about possible scenarios to usher in the end times.
- The End Times Prophecies of the Prophet Daniel by H.L. Nigro - What the Jewish scriptures tell us about the end times.
- Book Review: The End Times Passover: Etymological Challenges to Millenarian Doctrines
- Book Review: Why Christians Will Suffer "Great Tribulation"
Links
- Last Days Mystery - Post-tribulation site
Reflections
We are what we think.
- 05/15/2012 12:19 AM
An Intellectual Code of Conduct, Part 2
Wild goose chase, rabbit trail, red herring—all these idioms refer to diversionary tactics. A mystery writer might use a red herring character to distract readers (and even the detective) from the real culprit. A good plot device for authors, but … Continue reading
() - 05/10/2012 12:04 AM
Quote of the Week: Ronald Nash
According to most of the classical Christian theologians like Augustine, Anselm, and Aquinas, God’s eternal existence is to be understood as timelessness. The doctrine of timelessness entails more than that God’s existence is without beginning or end. It implies that … Continue reading
() - 05/08/2012 12:36 AM
An Intellectual Code of Conduct, Part 1
From childhood, we’re taught to follow the Golden Rule: treat others as we want to be treated. Jesus Christ included this principle in His description of the greatest commandments: “The second [commandment] is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” This … Continue reading
() - 05/03/2012 09:09 AM
God to the Rescue: Getting into Heaven by Grace, Not Works
Excerpted from chapters 9 and 10 of my new book, 7 Truths That Changed the World, now available at shop.reasons.org. **** “God helps those who help themselves.” “God knows I’m only human.” “I’m trying my best; God will understand.” The … Continue reading
() - 04/26/2012 10:17 AM
Quote of the Week: Mark A. Noll
The ancient creeds became authoritative in the early centuries because they were thoroughly, profoundly, comprehensively, and passionately rooted in Scripture. –Mark A. Noll, Jesus Christ and the Life of the Mind (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2011), 2.
() - 04/24/2012 12:01 AM
Podcast Highlight: Movies, Anthropology, and Reasoning
I’ve been addressing a potpourri of topics on my podcast, Straight Thinking. The goal of the podcast is similar to Reflections’: highlighting the importance of careful thinking in relation to the Christian worldview. Check out these recent podcast series for … Continue reading
() - 04/19/2012 09:36 AM
Quote of the Week: Kenneth Samples, 5
The Apostle Paul had power and he had points, but he didn’t have Power Point. –Kenneth Samples, Sunday school class, Christ Reformed Church
() - 04/17/2012 09:49 AM
How Theists and Atheists Reason Differently About God
Excerpted from my upcoming book, 7 Truths that Changed the World (Baker 2012) Theists and atheists do reason differently about God and the world. A common skeptical objection to the enterprise of Christian apologetics is that believers engage in a … Continue reading
() - 04/12/2012 12:17 AM
Quote of the Week: William J. Wainwright
Theistic metaphysics seems more reasonable to me, on balance, than its competitors. Although its difficulties are well known, the problems with alternatives seem greater. –William J. Wainwright, “Skepticism, Romanticism, and Faith” in God and the Philosophers, ed. Thomas V. Morris … Continue reading
() - 04/10/2012 12:07 AM
Not All Dead Men Stay Dead: 10 Essential Points about the Resurrection
Historic Christianity contains numerous beliefs that are theologically and philosophically volatile (in the best sense of the term). These powerful truth-claims have transformed the church and even turned the world upside down. My new book, 7 Truths that Changed the … Continue reading
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