The Coming Dispensation Of Judgment

  In his paper entitled “The Different Ages and Dispensations of God’s Dealings With Men,” Dr. E.W. Bullinger draws a rough outline of the history of God’s administrations. Bullinger states that when the present dispensation of grace ends, the “epoch of judgment” will begin.  This period will comprise the time covered by the Apocalyptic seals, trumpets, and vials.  It will start when…

Studies In The Apocalypse (Part 17– Rev. 5: 1- 5: 7)

(5: 1) “And I saw in the right hand of Him that sat on the throne, a book written within and without, sealed with seven seals.”  John now sees the Almighty Father with a book (or to be more precise, a scroll) in his hand.  The scroll is rolled up and sealed with seven seals.  This…

Studies In The Apocalypse (Part 16- Rev. 4: 1- 4: 11)

(4: 1) “After this I looked, and behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was at it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter.”  After John received the messages to the assemblies, he was…

The Sign Of The Prophet Jonas

 Pre-Millennialists are often taxed by Preterists for their reluctance to adhere to what are called “timing texts.”  According to Preterists, these texts all imply the imminency of Jesus Christ’s second coming, the resurrection of the dead, and the judgment.  Perhaps one reason why most Pre-Millennialists disregard the issue is because everyone knows that there was no second coming of…

Studies In The Apocalypse (Part 15– Rev. 3: 14- 3: 22)

 (3: 14) “And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans, write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the beginning of the creation of God;”   Our Lord reveals more of His divine attributes.  “Amen” is a Hebrew word signifiying faithfulness and truth.  It is rendered as “truth” in Isaiah…

Studies In The Apocalypse (Part 14– Rev. 3: 7- 3: 13)

(3: 7) “And unto the angel of the church in Philadelphia, write; These things saith He that is holy, He that is true, He that hath the key of David, He that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;”  Jesus Christ is called the “faithful witness” and the “first-begotten of the…

Studies In The Apocalypse (Part 13– Rev. 3: 1- 3: 6)

(3: 1) “And unto the angel of the church in Sardis, write; These things saith He that hath the seven spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.”   Christ claims intimate control over the seven spirits and seven stars. We’ve…