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Introduction      What follows is an overview of future prophetic events as revealed in Scripture. It is not a comprehensive or technical analysis, but a panoramic survey designed to provide clarity and structure for understanding God's prophetic program. This presentation moves sequentially—from the Rapture of the Church to the eternal state—outlining the major movements of eschatology as understood from a literal, historical, grammatical interpretation of Scripture. Each section is grounded in key biblical passages and reflects a traditional dispensational perspective, affirming the distinctiveness of Israel and the Church and the unfolding of God's sovereign plan through both time and eternity. Readers should note that this is a bird's-eye view, intended to give the big picture. Deeper exegetical and theological treatments of these subjects are available elsewhere—but for now, we take our place as students of prophecy, watching history move steadily toward its divine consummation. Prophetic Overview      The next great event in God's prophetic program is the Rapture of the Church (John 14:1-3), which is the sudden, bodily, and upward catching away of all Church-age believers—both living and dead—to meet Christ in the air (1 Th 4:13-18; 1 Cor 15:51-53). The word Rapture—though not found in English Bibles—comes from the Latin rapturo, which translates the Greek harpazō (“to snatch away”) in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, and accurately describes the sudden catching away of believers to meet Christ in the air. This event is imminent, meaning it could occur at any moment, with no signs preceding it. It is distinct from the Second Coming and is exclusively for the Church, the body and bride of Christ (Eph 5:25-27). At the Rapture, deceased believers will be resurrected, and living believers will be instantly transformed. This marks the end of the Church Age—a mystery age not revealed in the Old Testament—and removes believers from the earth before God pours out His wrath in the Tribulation (1 Th 1:10; 5:9). The Church is promised deliverance, not participation, in the Day of the Lord (Rev 3:10). According to Fruchtenbaum: "The Church is composed of all true believers from Pentecost in Acts two until the Rapture of the Church. The Rapture excludes the Old Testament saints. It also excludes the Tribulation saints. The only saints who will be raptured are the Church saints. The Rapture passages clearly state that only those who are in Christ will partake of the Rapture."[1]      After the Rapture and while the Tribulation unfolds on earth, believers in heaven will appear before the judgment seat of Christ—also called the Bema seat—for evaluation and reward (2 Cor 5:10; Rom 14:10-12). According to Pentecost, “The believer's works are brought into judgment, called ‘the things done in his body' (2 Cor. 5:10), in order that it may be determined whether they are good or bad.”[2] This is not a judgment for sin, as all sins were fully paid for by Christ on the cross (Rom 8:1; Heb 10:14), and believers are already justified by faith (Rom 3:28; 5:1; Gal 2:16). Rather, the Bema is a judgment of the believer's service, motives, and faithfulness in the Christian life. Paul describes this as a testing of each person's work—whether it was built with gold, silver, and precious stones, or with wood, hay, and straw (1 Cor 3:12-15). Those works of eternal value, done in alignment with God's Word, empowered by the Spirit, and offered for the glory of God, will endure the fire of divine evaluation and be rewarded. Unfruitful or self-centered efforts will be burned up, resulting in loss of reward—but not loss of salvation. The Bema seat thus underscores the seriousness of our stewardship in this life and highlights the grace of God, who not only saves but also rewards His people for their faithfulness. It is here that crowns are awarded (2 Tim 4:8; 1 Pet 5:4; Jam 1:12), and the Church is made ready as the adorned bride of Christ (Rev 19:7-8).      Following the Rapture, the Tribulation period begins, a seven-year timeframe marked by divine judgment and escalating global chaos (Dan 9:27; Matt 24:4-28). According to Thomas Ice, “In this discourse [Matt 24:4-28], Jesus describes for the disciples the tribulation period. In verses 4-14, He speaks about the first half of the tribulation, and in verses 15-28, He describes the second half leading up to the second coming.”[3] The Tribulation begins with the signing of a covenant between the coming world ruler—the Antichrist—and Israel (Dan 9:27). This covenant allows Israel to resume temple worship, likely including animal sacrifices. The first half of the Tribulation (three and a half years) is marked by political deception, regional wars, famine, and limited divine judgments (Rev 6:1-8). Though catastrophic, these judgments are restrained, giving the world time to repent. Two notable events during this time include the ministry of the 144,000 sealed Jewish evangelists (Rev 7:1-8) and the rise of global religious syncretism symbolized by the harlot of Revelation 17.      Midway through the Tribulation, the Antichrist breaks his covenant with Israel, halts temple sacrifices, and sets up the abomination of desolation in the rebuilt Jewish temple, proclaiming himself to be God (Dan 9:27; Matt 24:15; 2 Th 2:3-4). This initiates the Great Tribulation, the second and more intense half of the seven-year period (Matt 24:21-22). During this time, Satan is cast down to earth with great fury (Rev 12:7-12), and the Antichrist is empowered to wage war against the saints, particularly the believing Jewish remnant and Gentile converts who refuse to worship him (Rev 13:7-10). The False Prophet promotes this global idolatry and enforces the mark of the beast (Rev 13:11-18). Despite escalating evil, God continues to offer grace through angelic proclamations (Rev 14:6-7) and the faithful witness of believers, many of whom are martyred.      As the Tribulation nears its end, a series of cataclysmic judgments intensify God's wrath: trumpet and bowl judgments devastate the environment, economy, and world population (Rev 8-9; 16). Political alliances form against Israel, setting the stage for the Battle of Armageddon. The kings of the earth, stirred by demonic influence, gather in the valley of Megiddo to destroy Jerusalem and annihilate the Jewish people (Zech 12:2-3; Rev 16:13-16). But just as it seems all hope is lost, the heavens open, and Christ returns in glory with His holy angels and glorified saints (Zech 14:1-11; Rev 19:11-16). According to Ryrie, “the second coming of Christ will occur prior to the Millennium, which will see the establishment of Christ's kingdom on this earth for a literal one thousand years.”[4] This Second Coming is visible, dramatic, and earth-shaking. Christ will personally destroy the Antichrist and the False Prophet, casting them into the lake of fire (Rev 19:19-20), and He will bind Satan in the abyss for 1,000 years (Rev 20:1-3).      At the return of Christ, the Millennial Kingdom will be established—a literal 1,000-year reign of Jesus Christ on earth, centered in Jerusalem (Rev 20:4-6). Fruchtenbaum states, “The Millennium will not begin the day immediately following the last day of the Great Tribulation because there will be a seventy-five day interval.”[5] The 75-day interval serves to cleanse and prepare the earth for Christ's Millennial reign by judging the nations, restoring order, and inaugurating millennial blessings (Dan 12:11-12; Matt 25:31-46). After that, Christ will establish His kingdom on earth. He will fulfill all Old Testament covenants with Israel, including the Abrahamic (Gen 12:1-3), Davidic (2 Sam 7:16; Psa 89:35-37; Luke 1:31-33), and New Covenants (Jer 31:31-34). Israel will be regathered, restored, and exalted among the nations (Isa 2:2-4; Zech 14:16-21). The curse on nature will be partially lifted, and peace, righteousness, and justice will characterize Christ's reign (Isa 11:1-10). Temple worship will resume, though modified, with sacrifices serving as memorials of Christ's once-for-all sacrifice (Ezek 40–48). Though Satan is bound, human beings born during the Millennium—descendants of Tribulation survivors—will still have sin natures and need salvation.      At the end of the thousand years, Satan is released for a final rebellion (Rev 20:7-9). He will deceive a vast number of people, proving that even in a perfect environment, man's sin nature still inclines him to rebel against God. Fire from heaven will consume the rebellious forces, and Satan will be cast into the lake of fire forever (Rev 20:10). Then comes the Great White Throne Judgment, where all unbelievers throughout history are resurrected, judged according to their works, and condemned to eternal separation from God in the lake of fire (Rev 20:11-15). This is not a judgment to determine salvation, but to reveal the just grounds for condemnation due to their rejection of God's provision of grace. There is no mention of the Church here, as believers were already judged at the Bema Seat following the Rapture (2 Cor 5:10; Rom 14:10).      After the final judgment, God creates a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness dwells (2 Pet 3:13; Rev 21:1). The eternal state begins, free from sin, death, pain, and sorrow. The New Jerusalem descends from heaven, adorned like a bride, and becomes the dwelling place of the redeemed (Rev 21:2-4). God's people from all ages will dwell in perfect fellowship with Him forever, enjoying His presence, His glory, and His goodness without end. There will be no temple in the New Jerusalem, for the Lord God and the Lamb are its temple (Rev 21:22). The curse is gone (Rev 22:3), the water of life flows freely, and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Eternity will be a time of unbroken peace, joy, service, and worship. The former things will have passed away, and the redeemed will enjoy their inheritance in the presence of their Savior forever. Summary      The prophetic Word of God unveils a majestic and ordered panorama of future events, from the imminent Rapture of the Church to the eternal state in the new heavens and new earth. Each stage—whether the Tribulation, Christ's return, the Millennial Kingdom, or the final judgment—demonstrates God's sovereign control over history and His faithfulness to fulfill every covenant and promise. For the Church, prophecy is about prediction and preparation. It reminds us that history is moving steadily toward divine consummation, and that our hope is anchored not in the shifting sands of this world, but in the unshakable promises of our returning Savior. As we await that blessed hope, we do so with confidence, vigilance, and joy, knowing that the same God who keeps His Word about the future is the same God who sustains us in the present. Come, Lord Jesus (Rev 22:20). Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.     [1] Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum, The Footsteps of the Messiah: A Study of the Sequence of Prophetic Events, Rev. ed. (Tustin, CA: Ariel Ministries, 2003), 142. [2] J. Dwight Pentecost, Things to Come: A Study in Biblical Eschatology (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1958), 223. [3] Timothy J. Demy and Thomas Ice, Answers to Common Questions about the End Times (Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 2011), 64. [4] Charles C. Ryrie, Basic Theology: A Popular Systematic Guide to Understanding Biblical Truth (Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1999), 522. [5] Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum, The Footsteps of the Messiah, 361.

When we fail to ‘rightly divide' scripture, it almost always leads to a variety of spiritual problems and struggles because we are trying to put on armour that will never fit us. For example, no Christian in the Church Age is called to “endure to the end” to be saved, but we are called to “endure temptations” impacting our sanctification. Christians don't have to wash their own robes like Tribulation saints do, because Jesus has already made them white in His own blood when we sealed us. So it is with our standing in Christ, settled forever, as opposed to our state in this world which can and does change on a regular basis.“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJB)On this episode of Rightly Dividing, we visit 16 points of scripture where with we will compare and contrast the standing of the believer with the state of the believer. Standing refers to things that are eternal and unchangeable, but your state according to Paul is constantly in motion. When you understand the difference between STANDING and STATE, it will greatly ease your mind, increase your faith, and show you who you really are in Jesus Christ.

On this episode of Rightly Dividing, the book of Acts, or The Acts of the Apostles, shows us the life and ministry of the apostles of Jesus Christ from the gospels, including one who is “born out of due time”, the apostle Paul. But before he was an apostle of the Lord, Saul was a fearsome type of Antichrist, and we will look at that as well. Think you're called to the ministry? You better think again, the book of Acts shows you what the ministry is, and you may not like it much. Join us as we study the entire book of the Acts of the Apostles, verse by verse and chapter by chapter.TONIGHT'S STUDY: Paul concludes his witness, testimony and personal work with King Agrippa before heading out in his ‘last lap' to Rome where he will stand before Nero. But before Paul gets to Italy to ‘wrap things up', he must first suffer shipwreck where ‘two seas meet' which turns out to be a beautiful type picture of New Testament salvation. He will find himself on the island of Melita where he will exercise the apostolic gifts for perhaps the last time. Finally, Paul arrives in Rome, the book of Acts comes to an end and Luke leaves Paul, and not Peter, in the driver's seat as the leader of the Church Age.

Dr. Alan Kurschner discussed historicism, which is the eschatological position that says the thrust of prophecy in the Olivet Discourse and Revelation was fulfilled in the span of the church age. For example, they would say that the Great Tribulation was not fulfilled in the first century, nor is it to be fulfilled in the […] The post Why the Great Tribulation Does NOT Span Over the Entire Church Age appeared first on ESCHATOS MINISTRIES.

"Be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect." — Matthew 24:44 Spiritual maturity doesn't just prepare you for life — it prepares you for eternity. In this powerful message, we look at what it means to be rapture ready by living awake, watchful, and full of purpose in these final days of the Church Age. God is calling His people to live with urgency, faith, and a heart anchored in eternity.

     Paul wrote to Christians, “don't get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless actions, but be filled by the Spirit” (Eph 5:18 CSB). If a believer consumes too much alcohol, it can lead to cognitive impairment and harmful behavior. But the believer who is filled with the Spirit will possess divine viewpoint and manifest the fruit of godliness, worship, and thankfulness to the Lord (Eph 5:19-20). To be filled with the Spirit (Eph 5:18) means to be under the guiding influence of the Holy Spirit, who directs the believer's thoughts, attitudes, and actions in accordance with God's revealed will in Scripture. It does not mean getting more of the Spirit—every believer already has the indwelling Spirit from the moment of salvation (1 Cor 6:19; Gal 3:2). Rather, it means the Holy Spirit gets more of you—your mind, your volition, your conduct. According to Chafer, “To be filled with the Spirit is to have the Spirit fulfilling in us all that He came into our hearts to do.”[1]      The Greek word translated filled is πληρόω (plēroō), which literally means “to make full” (BDAG, 827), but it often carries the figurative sense of being dominated, influenced, or characterized by something.[2] In Ephesians 5:18, the present passive imperative form (πληροῦσθε) indicates a continuous command for the believer to keep on being filled—that is, habitually directed and empowered by the Spirit. The passive voice implies this is something done to us, not by us; it's not something we manufacture, but something we allow through yielding. The imperative mood makes it a command to be obeyed, and this by faith (2 Cor 5:7; Heb 10:38).      This idea of internal influence is seen elsewhere—where hearts are filled with sorrow (John 16:6), minds with divine wisdom (Col 1:9), or lives with righteous fruit (Phil 1:11). In each case, the idea is a dominating influence that shapes behavior (cf. Luke 4:28; 5:26; Acts 13:45). Likewise, being filled with the Spirit means being so under His influence that our attitudes, decisions, and actions align with God's will. Ephesians 5:18-21 shows the fruit of Spirit-filling: joyful singing, gratitude, and submission. The parallel in Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,” linking the Spirit's filling with Scripture's influence. The Spirit of God guides us by means of the Word of God, which He helps us understand and which He recalls to our thinking when needed. As we learn to walk by the Spirit (Gal 5:16), in step with His guidance, the fruit of the Spirit becomes manifest (Gal 5:22-23). The Spirit Illumines and Recalls Scripture      The Spirit of God teaches us, illumines our minds, and recalls Scripture for us to obey. Jesus told His disciples in John 16 that the Holy Spirit would “guide you into all the truth” (John 16:13), and that “He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you” (John 14:26). This promise, originally given to the apostles, has a broader application in the Church Age, as the Spirit continues to illuminate God's Word for all believers (1 Cor 2:12-13).      The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to shape and direct the child of God. He brings light to the text and light to the heart, enabling us not only to understand Scripture but to recall and apply it in real-time situations (cf. Psa 119:105). This is the backbone of spiritual growth—learning Bible doctrine, storing it in the heart, and then watching the Spirit activate that truth when it's most needed (John 17:17; 2 Tim 3:16-17). The Christian who walks by the Spirit is not passive but mentally engaged, saturated with Scripture, and spiritually responsive, willing to do God's will. As Christians learn and apply Scripture, they are wielding “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Eph 6:17). Walk by Faith      After being born again by faith alone in Christ alone (Rom 3:28; Gal 2:16; Eph 2:8-9), we are to continue in faith. Paul wrote, “as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him” (Col 2:6). We received Jesus by faith, and after being born again, we are to “walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor 5:7). The word “walk” translates the Greek verb peripateō (περιπατέω), which is here used as a metaphor for how we live, behave, or habitually conduct our lives. To walk by faith means we learn and apply God's Word to our lives (i.e., marriage, family, education, work, finances, etc.). It means obeying God's directives, claiming His promises, and utilizing His resources for our daily problems. We are also instructed to “walk by the Spirit” and not the flesh (Gal 5:16). When we live by faith and depend on the Spirit for strength and guidance, we “walk in a manner worthy of the calling” with which we have been called (Eph 4:1).      As Christians, we are commanded to “walk by the Spirit” (Gal 5:16), which means walking in daily, moment by moment, dependance of the Spirit's guidance. This means learning God's Word and applying it by faith. The walk of faith and walking by the Spirit are not two different paths—they are one and the same. Both describe the Christian life lived in moment-by-moment dependence on God. Walking by faith means trusting in God's promises, character, and provisions even when circumstances seem contrary (2 Cor 5:7; Heb 10:38; 11:1, 6). Walking by the Spirit means yielding to the Spirit's guidance, relying on His power, and following His lead in obedience to the Word (Gal 5:16, 25). These are complementary perspectives on the same spiritual reality.      The Spirit of God never leads contrary to the Word of God. And the life of faith is never disconnected from the Spirit's enablement. Just as we are justified by grace through faith (Rom 5:1), we are also sanctified by grace through faith—by walking in step with the Spirit (Gal 3:3). That means trusting Him to empower us to say “no” to the flesh and “yes” to righteousness (Rom 6:11-14; Gal 5:22-23). Faith is the channel, and the Spirit is the agent. When we walk by the Spirit, we walk by faith; and when we walk by faith, we're relying on the Spirit's power, not our own effort.      In practical terms, walking by the Spirit through faith means living each day in confident trust that God's Word is true, God's Spirit is present, and God's grace is sufficient. We don't always feel spiritual—but we can always choose to trust. It's a mindset of humble dependence that says, “Lord, I believe Your Word, and I'm counting on You to work through me today.” Summary      In summary, to be filled with the Spirit is to live the Christian life under divine influence—thinking God's thoughts, responding with His wisdom, and walking in His will. It is not an emotional high or mystical experience but a steady, faith-dependent surrender to the Spirit's guidance through the Word of God. The Spirit illumines, teaches, and recalls truth so that the believer can obey in real time. He empowers what Scripture commands and aligns our lives with God's desires. This filling is not about getting more of the Spirit but about the Spirit getting more of us—our thoughts, our attitudes, our choices. As we walk by faith, saturated with Scripture and yielded to His leading, the Spirit produces His fruit in and through us. This is the healthy Christian life: not self-powered but Spirit-enabled; not works-based but grace-driven. The filling of the Spirit is how we live out the righteousness we've received in Christ—it's the engine behind all true spiritual growth, and it happens one step of faith at a time. Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.   [1] Lewis Sperry Chafer, The Ephesian Letter (New York: Loizeaux Brothers, 1935), 151. [2] The Greek word πίμπλημι (pimplēmi) communicates a similar idea. For example, in Luke 4:28, the people in the synagogue were “filled with rage” when Jesus exposed their unbelief. Similarly, Luke 5:26 describes a crowd that was “filled with fear” after witnessing a miracle, showing how awe and reverence seized their hearts. In Acts 13:45, the Jewish leaders “were filled with jealousy” upon seeing the crowds gather to hear Paul—they didn't just envy, they were controlled by envy, and it drove them to oppose the gospel.

By: Pastor Jess Title: The Church age - The favourable day of the Lord. Part 2

A lot of Christians are surprised you tell them that what we call the beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount listed in Matthew 5 were not written to the New Testament Church found in the body of Christ. Far from it, the Sermon on the Mount is Jesus telling the Jews about what life will be like in the Millennium when He returns as King to sit on the throne of David and rule over the whole Earth for a thousand years. But even though it was not written to us as doctrine, there is a boatload of doctrinal dynamite contained in these 9 beatitudes given by the Lord, and we would do well to rightly divide and understand them. "And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:1-3 (KJB)The Sermon on the Mount and the 9 beatitudes, or blessings, contained therein are actually the foundational pillars that comprise the 'Constitution of the Kingdom of Heaven' that Jesus will rule and reign over. The blessings mentioned in the Sermon on the Mount constitute what life will be like during that time period, it is a constitution of that kingdom as prophesied in the Old Testament. It is not doctrine for Church Age believers, but a wonderful promise of what is to come when King Jesus is ruling in perfect righteousness.

By: Pastor Jess Title: The Church age - The favourable day of the Lord

On this episode of Rightly Dividing, the book of Acts, or The Acts of the Apostles, shows us the life and ministry of the apostles of Jesus Christ from the gospels, including one who is “born out of due time”, the apostle Paul. But before he was an apostle of the Lord, Saul was a fearsome type of Antichrist, and we will look at that as well. Think you're called to the ministry? You better think again, the book of Acts shows you what the ministry is, and you may not like it much. Join us as we study the entire book of the Acts of the Apostles, verse by verse and chapter by chapter.TONIGHT'S STUDY: In Acts 20, we see some foundational information about the Church and the Church Age from the apostle Paul that is some of the most revealing found anywhere in the New Testament. We see why the Church met on a Sunday, how an early Church service was run, Paul's amazing testimony about this ministry the Lord had given him, closing with a stunning prophecy about the future of the nascent Church. In my opinion, Acts 20 is perhaps the most-powerful chapter in the book.

The Islamic Revolution in 1979 created an Iranian-dominated Middle East, and unleashed seemingly endless decades of Islamic terrorism around the world. Iran created a proxy terror network that included Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis and The Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The first crack in the wall appeared in 2020 with the introduction of the Abraham Accords, then the events of October 7th, which all lead us to where we are right now in 2025. A new Middle East is being formed, and Israel is right where the prophets said she would be at the end of the Church Age, at the dawn of Jacob's trouble.“But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.” Daniel 10:21 (KJB)On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, the entire world has been on pins and needles these past 7 days, watching the astonishing and often-times horrifying events happening in the Middle East. These events have also been driving a wedge right down the middle of Trump's MAGA Movement, half of whom stand for Israel and the other half do not. Whatever happens by the time this thing is all done, one thing is assured. You will have a very different Middle East, guaranteed. Over in Rome, the Catholic Church has been enjoying the “bump” they have gotten with the election of Pope Leo XIV, and Catholics worldwide are suddenly motivated and energized. Everywhere you look, there is electricity in the air, and that's because we are on the cusp of the revealing of the man of sin who is coming to claim his Middle Eastern kingdom. On this episode, we will show you how very drastically the last days landscape is changing, and where it is all leading. Tick, tock, goes the end times clock.

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Romig addresses the urgency of our times by exploring biblical prophecy, focusing on Daniel chapter 9. He traces how Daniel's “seventy sevens” prophecy was accurately fulfilled up to the coming of Jesus, but emphasizes that the final seven years remain as a future event, commonly identified as the Great Tribulation. Pastor Chris highlights that while some believe this prophecy was fulfilled in ancient times, both the biblical timeline and Jesus' teaching suggest otherwise—a future period involving Israel, a rebuilt temple, and a deceptive world leader is still to come. He connects these ancient prophecies to current events in the Middle East, reassuring listeners that God is in control. The message ends with an invitation to faith, reminding believers that those who trust in Christ can rest in God's promises and need not fear the future, because they are secure in the hands of a loving Father.

In this sermon by Pastor Chris Romig, the focus is on Daniel chapter 9 and its crucial role in understanding biblical prophecy, especially as it relates to the Book of Revelation. Chris explains that Daniel's vision of “seventy sevens” (interpreted as 490 years) provides a prophetic timeline that links the Old Testament story of Israel's exile and restoration with the coming of Jesus as the Messiah. Using historical context, Chris describes how Daniel, after nearly 70 years in Babylonian exile, prays for God's mercy and the fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecy. God responds through the angel Gabriel, detailing a sequence of prophetic periods that remarkably fit the timeline from Jerusalem's rebuilding to the coming of Christ and the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. Romig highlights how the final seven-year period in the prophecy is set apart, signifying a future time often associated with the “church age” and, later, a time of tribulation. He further draws on New Testament passages, particularly Paul's letters, to show how this age was a “mystery” later revealed as God's plan to incorporate both Jews and Gentiles into one body—the Church. Chris encourages believers not to fear end-times events, reassuring them of Jesus' promise of salvation for his followers. The sermon closes with a call for renewed witness and prayer during the church age, reminding listeners that God is faithful and continues to work out his plan for redemption through Christ and his people.

Tuesday Church Service Date: 27-05-25 Topic: ESCPAPE FROM WRATH( THE RAPTURE) Preacher: Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa   CHRISTIANITY AND THE CHURCH AGE Christianity is about having our hearts set on things above We are currently in the Church Age, a gap between the 62×7 years and the last 7 years of Daniel's prophecy DANIEL'S 70 WEEKS PROPHECY 7×7 years + 62×7 years + 7 years The last 7 years: someone magnifies himself as God, years of wrath and tribulation THE RAPTURE Pre-tribulation view makes sense, showing the character of God Consistent with God's character of grace and mercy Examples: Noah's removal from his generation, Enoch's translation SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES Romans 9:4, Romans 11:2-6, 17-36 (remnants and Israel) Hosea 6:2 Genesis 6:5-8 (Noah's removal) Exodus 33:16-17, Malachi 3:16-18, Genesis 18:22-25 (God's character) 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, 4:16-18, 5:1-11 (the rapture) Revelations 3:10, 4:1 (the rapture and God's protection) THE IMPORTANCE OF TIMING Understanding the timing of the rapture affects how we love our lives Knowing God's character and nature is crucial in understanding the timing CONCLUSION The rapture is a key aspect of Christian theology Understanding the pre-tribulation view and God's character can bring hope and comfort to believers.  

Tuesday Church Service Date: 27-05-25 Topic: ESCPAPE FROM WRATH( THE RAPTURE) Preacher: Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa   CHRISTIANITY AND THE CHURCH AGE Christianity is about having our hearts set on things above We are currently in the Church Age, a gap between the 62×7 years and the last 7 years of Daniel's prophecy DANIEL'S 70 WEEKS PROPHECY 7×7 years + 62×7 years + 7 years The last 7 years: someone magnifies himself as God, years of wrath and tribulation THE RAPTURE Pre-tribulation view makes sense, showing the character of God Consistent with God's character of grace and mercy Examples: Noah's removal from his generation, Enoch's translation SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES Romans 9:4, Romans 11:2-6, 17-36 (remnants and Israel) Hosea 6:2 Genesis 6:5-8 (Noah's removal) Exodus 33:16-17, Malachi 3:16-18, Genesis 18:22-25 (God's character) 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, 4:16-18, 5:1-11 (the rapture) Revelations 3:10, 4:1 (the rapture and God's protection) THE IMPORTANCE OF TIMING Understanding the timing of the rapture affects how we love our lives Knowing God's character and nature is crucial in understanding the timing CONCLUSION The rapture is a key aspect of Christian theology Understanding the pre-tribulation view and God's character can bring hope and comfort to believers.  

On this episode of Rightly Dividing, the book of Acts, or The Acts of the Apostles, shows us the life and ministry of the apostles of Jesus Christ from the gospels, including one who is “born out of due time”, the apostle Paul. But before he was an apostle of the Lord, Saul was a fearsome type of Antichrist, and we will look at that as well. Think you're called to the ministry? You better think again, the book of Acts shows you what the ministry is, and you may not like it much. Join us as we study the entire book of the Acts of the Apostles, verse by verse and chapter by chapter.TONIGHT'S STUDY: Tonight we look at Paul and Silas singing hymns in prison, and the beautiful picture of the simplicity of Church Age salvation in the account of the Philippian jailor. We will also watch as Paul visits the noble Bereans who study the scriptures like a workman.

Welcome to Church! Thanks for joining us as Gareth Jenkins concludes the series entitled 'Return of the King'. Be further encouraged today as he wraps us the series declaring that we're on victory's side - taking us through the chapters of Revelation - from where we are in the Church Age to the New Heaven and the New Earth!! We know you'll be blessed by this message.Follow us on our other channels:Instagram: @revivenewbridgeX: @revivenewbridgeFacebook: @revivenewbridgePodcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/revivenewbridge⁠

Revelation 04 - After These Things by Pastor John W. Brown | Revelation 04 https://s3.amazonaws.com/podcast.calvarycentral.org/rev-04-john2025.mp3 Description: Jesus told the Apostle John in Rev 1:19 NKJV Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after this. …the things which you have seen… - of course would have encompassed John's lifetime and his life with Christ. And certainly this is why we have the book of Revelation! - (2) John was obedient – and he DID write down what he had seen. …the things which are… = this time period represents the Church Age. The time of the 7 churches which we just completed in Chapters 2 and 3. And finally the things which will take place after this. = That is, the things that will take place after the church age. = This is represented in Chapters 4 through 22.   Download Outline:

Hebrews 10:19-25

On this episode of Rightly Dividing, the book of Acts, or The Acts of the Apostles, shows us the life and ministry of the apostles of Jesus Christ from the gospels, including one who is “born out of due time”, the apostle Paul. But before he was an apostle of the Lord, Saul was a fearsome type of Antichrist, and we will look at that as well. Think you're called to the ministry? You better think again, the book of Acts shows you what the ministry is, and you may not like it much. Join us as we study the entire book of the Acts of the Apostles, verse by verse and chapter by chapter.“And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.” Acts 8:30,31 (KJB)TONIGHT'S STUDY: What can we say? It's the council at Jerusalem and the apostles are going to nail down what it means to be a Gentile in the Church Age and make it so simple and clear you'd have to work at it to miss it. In 2025, the vast majority of Christians miss it, but don't worry, we fix it for you on tonight's Bible Study. As we conclude our look at the council of Jerusalem, we are off to watch Paul answer the original Macedonian call!

Acts 2:42-47

On this episode of Rightly Dividing, the book of Acts, or The Acts of the Apostles, shows us the life and ministry of the apostles of Jesus Christ from the gospels, including one who is “born out of due time”, the apostle Paul. But before he was an apostle of the Lord, Saul was a fearsome type of Antichrist, and we will look at that as well. Think you're called to the ministry? You better think again, the book of Acts shows you what the ministry is, and you may not like it much. Join us as we study the entire book of the Acts of the Apostles, verse by verse and chapter by chapter.TONIGHT'S STUDY: What can we say? It's the council at Jerusalem and the apostles are going to nail down what it means to be a Gentile in the Church Age and make it so simple and clear you'd have to work at it to miss it. In 2025, the vast majority of Christians miss it, but don't worry, we fix it for you on tonight's Bible Study.

Romans 8:5-6

The letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3 are possibly some of the best known parts of the apocalypic book, mainly due to their accessibility compared to the rest of it. But how should we read these seven letters? Are they examples of the history or eras of the church? Are they addressed to different types of church today? Are they symbolic? And why all the Old Testament references?Join Alex, Chris & Jo as they discuss these significant chapters, give some good background information that help make sense of what John is writing, and then talk aboput how we might be able to bring some meaning to us today. For the one who has ears to hear...Resources"Revelation (NIV Application Commentary)" by Dr Craig Keener– A detailed analysis that bridges the historical-cultural context and application for today."The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament" by Dr Craig Keener – Offers essential historical and cultural insights on the New Testament, including Revelation."Discipleship on the Edge" by Darrell W. Johnson – A study on Revelation that considers its relevance for Christian discipleship."Reading Revelation Responsibly" by Michael J. Gorman – A user-friendly guide to understanding the apocalyptic message of Revelation without fear or misinterpretation.Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

1 Corinthians 13:1–8

Are everyone's prayers heard by God? Listen to this message to continue learning what the Bible teaches about prayer. Find out the history of the priesthood and that Christ is the High Priest for believers in the Church Age. Learn that prayer is restricted to those who have trusted in Christ as their Savior. See what prayer an unbeliever can pray that is heard by God the Father.

The Bible doesn't just give us insight into human history, it gives us prophecy about the future. Throughout this series, we have examined biblical prophecy and now turn our attention to the present moment that we are in. In light of history and the future, we know where we are in history... and what is most important about this present moment.

TONIGHT'S STUDY: In tonight's Bible study, Peter gets arrested, and wholesale persecution is upon the new church. The Church Age started in persecution and it will likely end the same way. Meanwhile, Barnabas and Saul getting into the thick of things as their ministry begins to grow and multiply. Saul is about to get a name change, and it comes from the name of his first convert, Sergius Paulus.

TONIGHT'S STUDY: In tonight's Bible study, we are continuing our look at what Peter had to say to Cornelius, and this will lay the explosive groundwork for the ‘new thing' the Lord is doing, sending the gospel to the gentiles. Going all the way back to Moses, the scripture of truth declares that, one day, the gentiles shall come to God's light, and guess what? At this point in the book of Acts, that day has arrived! Join us as we follow the many steps leading up to the establishment of the Church Age, and the introduction of Paul's gospel of the kingdom of God.

At the beginning of this Bible class we had a special presentation by Lucas Kropp regarding his family's ministry with Victory Bible Camp. What does it mean to be a member of the body of Christ? Listen to this message to learn that all believers in the Church Age become members of the body the moment they trust in Christ as their Savior. Hear a definition and how members represent God to the world. Be challenged to grow to spiritual maturity so you can fulfill your role to the fullest and learn the difference between the universal Church and local churches.

At the beginning of this Bible class we had a special presentation by Lucas Kropp regarding his family's ministry with Victory Bible Camp. What does it mean to be a member of the body of Christ? Listen to this message to learn that all believers in the Church Age become members of the body the moment they trust in Christ as their Savior. Hear a definition and how members represent God to the world. Be challenged to grow to spiritual maturity so you can fulfill your role to the fullest and learn the difference between the universal Church and local churches.

What is the "Bride of Christ"? Listen to this message to learn that during the current Church Age all believers are part of the body of Christ and are the Bride of Christ. Find out which Scriptures teach this and what it means to us. See that it refers to the way Christ loves believers and cares for them. During our lifetimes Christ is preparing us for the Marriage Feast of the Lamb by cleansing us and readying us to be presented as a glorious Church without spot or blemish to the Father. As a result we are to focus on serving Christ rather than only our own wants and wishes.

What is the "Bride of Christ"? Listen to this message to learn that during the current Church Age all believers are part of the body of Christ and are the Bride of Christ. Find out which Scriptures teach this and what it means to us. See that it refers to the way Christ loves believers and cares for them. During our lifetimes Christ is preparing us for the Marriage Feast of the Lamb by cleansing us and readying us to be presented as a glorious Church without spot or blemish to the Father. As a result we are to focus on serving Christ rather than only our own wants and wishes.

TONIGHT'S STUDY: In our last Study, we watched the dispensation of the Kingdom Age get deferred and put on hold, while the kingdom of God has been taken from the Jews and given to the Gentiles in what we call the Church Age. Tonight we watch the first Gentile, the Ethiopian eunuch, become saved at the preaching of Phillip, and things will never again be the same. But this new Church Age will need a leader, and one day that leader will write 13 of the 27 books of the New Testament. But for now, he is a type of Antichrist killing the believers in Jesus. Buckle up, Christian, it's Bible study time!!

Sunday, March 23, 2025 – The title of today’s message as we continue our study of 1 John is, “Understanding the End Time and the Last Days.” Prophecy makes up a large percentage of Scripture, and it’s important for us to do our best to understand it. To appreciate it, we must understand some definitions. That’s the thrust of today’s message: helping us discern the times we’re living in by understanding the terminology and applicable Bible texts. When someone says we’re living in the “end times” or the “last days,” do we understand what is being said? To simplify, the “End Time” timeframe is the umbrella term for the entire end-time events for both the Church and the Nation of Israel. I mention the Church and Israel separately for a reason. They are not the same entity, nor does God have the same plan for them. Israel is God’s chosen people, going way back into the Old Testament, while the Church was established on the Day of Pentecost as defined by Jesus. Each entity has its own “Last Days” associated with it. The Church’s “Last Days” will end at the Rapture when it is taken up to Heaven as the “Bride of Christ.” Israel’s “Last Days” will conclude at the end of the 7-year Tribulation when, as a Nation, they accept Jesus as the Messiah, thus ushering in the Second Coming. One more thing to mention: the “Return of Christ” is one event with two stages or phases. The first phase is the Rapture of the Church, and the second phase is the Second Coming at the end of the Tribulation. There’s so much more we can discuss, but time is limited. Worship and study with us.

Sunday, March 23, 2025 – The title of today’s message as we continue our study of 1 John is, “Understanding the End Time and the Last Days.” Prophecy makes up a large percentage of Scripture, and it’s important for us to do our best to understand it. To appreciate it, we must understand some definitions. That’s the thrust of today’s message: helping us discern the times we’re living in by understanding the terminology and applicable Bible texts. When someone says we’re living in the “end times” or the “last days,” do we understand what is being said? To simplify, the “End Time” timeframe is the umbrella term for the entire end-time events for both the Church and the Nation of Israel. I mention the Church and Israel separately for a reason. They are not the same entity, nor does God have the same plan for them. Israel is God’s chosen people, going way back into the Old Testament, while the Church was established on the Day of Pentecost as defined by Jesus. Each entity has its own “Last Days” associated with it. The Church’s “Last Days” will end at the Rapture when it is taken up to Heaven as the “Bride of Christ.” Israel’s “Last Days” will conclude at the end of the 7-year Tribulation when, as a Nation, they accept Jesus as the Messiah, thus ushering in the Second Coming. One more thing to mention: the “Return of Christ” is one event with two stages or phases. The first phase is the Rapture of the Church, and the second phase is the Second Coming at the end of the Tribulation. There’s so much more we can discuss, but time is limited. Worship and study with us.

How does our current age align with God's prophetic plan? In his message today, Pastor Johnny describes the present time as the Church Age or the Age of Grace. The next age will be the Age of Vengeance and Wrath or Tribulation. God will use this period of tribulation and judgment to draw His people back to Himself.

How does our current age align with God's prophetic plan? In his message today, Pastor Johnny describes the present time as the Church Age or the Age of Grace. The next age will be the Age of Vengeance and Wrath or Tribulation. God will use this period of tribulation and judgment to draw His people back to Himself.

The Ministry of the Spirit in the Church Age // Bro. Aaron Baker by Central Baptist Church

Tonight we start our comprehensive look at the Acts of the Apostles, 28 chapters that take you from the Kingdom Age right into the Church Age. Along the way we see the roots and foundations of the New Testament Church as we know it today, rightly dividing as we go, watching for the dispensation to change. And change it does in a mighty way. But remember, the book of Acts is primarily a look into the lives of the apostles themselves, and things will look a little different than how Paul describes the Church in places like 1 Timothy. Signs, miracles and wonders are present, but they will come to an end by the time the book closes. The Kingdom Age closes with the stoning of Stephen, and the Church Age begins with the salvation of the Ethiopian eunuch. The Acts of the Apostles is one of the most exciting books in the New Testament, but one you must get right or you will wreck. On this episode of Rightly Dividing, the book of Acts, or The Acts of the Apostles, shows us the life and ministry of the apostles of Jesus Christ from the gospels, including one who is “born out of due time”, the apostle Paul. But before he was an apostle of the Lord, Saul was a fearsome type of Antichrist, and we will look at that as well. Think you're called to the ministry? You better think again, the book of Acts shows you what the ministry is, and you may not like it much. Join us as we study the entire book of the Acts of the Apostles, verse by verse and chapter by chapter.

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*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. INTRODUCTION: The priesthood of Christ is coming forth as a ministry different from the priesthood described in the Scriptures. This anointing will manifest through the Body of Christ, a people who have been purified until they have a true submission and humility to do God's work. SHOW NOTES: As the Body of Christ transforms out of the Church Age into the beginning of the Kingdom, the functions of the various parts changes, In the Church Age, you have apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. With the emergence of the Kingdom, God brings forth a priesthood. The person who is entering into the priesthood may go through things in the Lord that he does not understand, but he can do as Mary did (hide it in your heart—Luke 2:51), and seek to get a revelation of what He wants you to submit to. The priesthood of the Kingdom will have worked in their lives submission to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. God will refine the priesthood of the Kingdom after the example of Christ, having a humility to do the Father's will. This remnant will manifest His love as humble channels created to establish His people to love and worship Him. QUOTATIONS: This word of submission comes by revelation, because I do't think that you can submit to the Lord, or even to the Lord in your brother and sister, without a revelation of Christ. Submission is a thing of heart, not the mind. We've come to a day of total submission to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. These principles—something that you can't escape, and you can't hide from, and you can't fake it for sure. One of the keys to submission is humility, and that is a very important key. The apostolic ministries in Ephesians chapter 4 created in them a level of love and humility that enabled them to be the kings and priests. Many times God will teach us humility, and from that we learn love and from that we learn submission. REFERENCES: I Peter

The Church Age is the period of time from Pentecost (Acts 2) to the Birth Pangs (Matthew 24:3-14 & Revelation 6:1-11).

“Seeing is believing”—or so the saying goes. But in Revelation, God unveils realities that reach far beyond what our eyes can see. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans provides a picture of God's heavenly throne as revealed in the pages of Revelation.

“Seeing is believing”—or so the saying goes. But in Revelation, God unveils realities that reach far beyond what our eyes can see. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans provides a picture of God's heavenly throne as revealed in the pages of Revelation.

“Seeing is believing”—or so the saying goes. But in Revelation, God unveils realities that reach far beyond what our eyes can see. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans provides a picture of God's heavenly throne as revealed in the pages of Revelation.

In this passage, we're diving deep into the heart of God's grand story, a drama unfolding across history with us right in the middle of it. Just like an actor needs to know their place in a movie's plot, we need to understand where we fit in God's timeline.   The Pharisees were obsessed with when the kingdom of God was coming, but Jesus, in his typical way, flipped the script. He told them the Kingdom wasn't coming in a way they expected – it was already here, present but not yet fully realized. This is the "already not yet" kingdom. We see glimpses of it now, but the fullness awaits us.   Think of all of history like a play in six acts: Creation, the Fall, Israel, Jesus' redemption, the Church Age (that's us!), and finally, the grand finale – renewal when God makes all things new. We're living between the advents – the first coming of Jesus and the second. This time, this "age between," is crucial.   So, how should we act, knowing all this? We need to live with an awareness of the "already" – the Kingdom present in our midst – and the "not yet" – the future glory that awaits. We must be like those who are ready, not caught off guard like the people in Noah's day or Lot's.   Let's ask God to give us wisdom, to help us understand our place in His grand narrative. Let's live each day with purpose, knowing our role in this incredible story He's writing.

We should share the Truth. If you're in the resident congregation turn off your electronic devices and put them away. Let this be a place where you aren't distracted by the world. Welcome To BARAH MINISTRIES Rory Clark Pastor-Teacher Good Morning! for full notes: http://www.barahministries.com/index.php?proc=lsn&sf=v&tid=1888

World events are accelerating and the Church Age is coming to a close. America faces the most crucial election in a century. Pastor Jack Hibbs sounds the alarm. Don't ignore all the signs that are now converging that herald the rapture of the church. Jan Markell and Ken Mikle host this segment. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29