Timing Of The Rapture

This brand-new Bible study lesson is a sequel to Preterism and The Rapture. The question it addresses is one of great importance. When does the rapture of 1 Thess. 4: 16-17 occur? In this 35-minute podcast, Brian Simmons goes through some more texts to demonstrate that the rapture will occur in the middle of Daniel’s…

The Millennial Reign: Earthly Or Spiritual?

Throughout the centuries, Christians and scholars have disagreed concerning the nature of the Millennial reign. Will it be earthly or heavenly? In this short podcast Brian Simmons touches upon the issues involved, and establishes the earthly nature of the Millennium by examining some key Biblical texts. Listen now: millennium

The Consummation of The Age

  Of all the phrases in Scripture used to describe a prophetic period, few are more compelling than “the consummation of the age.”  What this term means and how it used in Scripture are essential to an understanding of end-time prophecy.  Also, what practical bearings it has upon Christian faith and practice should be carefully considered whenever we study…

Studies In The Apocalypse (Part 5– Rev. 1: 10- 1: 13)

(1: 10) “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,”  The expression “in the Spirit” probably denotes a spiritual trance or ecstasy, which came upon John as he was in meditation or prayer.  This was a common means of imparting prophetic vision to those chosen by…

Studies In The Apocalypse (Part 4- Rev. 1: 7- 1: 9)

(1: 7) “Behold, He cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see Him, and they also which pierced Him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of Him.  Even so, Amen.”   In this verse we are told the theme of the book.  The Apocalypse is a  series of visions concerning the second advent of…

Studies In The Apocalypse (Part 3- Rev. 1: 4- 1: 6)

 (1: 4) “John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace unto you, and peace, from Him Which is, and Which was, and Which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before His throne;”  The inscription of vs. 1-3 is followed by a salutation (vs. 4-6), which indicates to whom the…

Studies In The Apocalypse (Part 2- Rev. 1:1- 1:3)

 (1: 1) “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him, to show unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass; and He sent and signified it by His angel unto His servant John.”  The book begins with an inscription (vs. 1-3) bearing the title “Revelation,” or “Apocalypse.”  The word literally means to…