What is the rapture?
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhy we should believe in the ‘Rapture’ (from the Latin for ‘caught up’)
Is modern Israel prophetically significant?
Reading Time: 7 minutesQuestion 10065 The re-establishment of the nation of Israel in 1948 is one of the most significant prophetic events in modern history. After nearly 2,000 years of dispersion, the Jewish people have returned to their ancient homeland exactly as the Old Testament prophets predicted. This restoration points towards the fulfilment of God’s remaining promises to…
Does God still have a plan for Israel?
Reading Time: 7 minutesQuestion 10067 Absolutely. God’s plan for Israel is not finished – it is ongoing and will reach its climax when Christ returns to establish His kingdom with Israel at the centre. Despite Israel’s current unbelief, God’s covenant promises remain valid, and Scripture is clear that Israel’s greatest days are still ahead. Understanding God’s continuing plan…
What is the tribulation?
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 10044 The Tribulation is a specific seven-year period of God’s judgement upon the earth that will occur after the rapture of the Church and before the Second Coming of Jesus. It’s a time unlike any other in human history, marked by unprecedented suffering, supernatural judgements, and the rise of the Antichrist. Understanding the Tribulation…
What is the Olivet Discourse?
Reading Time: 7 minutesQuestion 10078 The Olivet Discourse stands as Jesus’ most comprehensive teaching on future events. Delivered on the Mount of Olives just days before His crucifixion, it addresses questions about the temple’s destruction, signs of His return, and the end of the age. Understanding this discourse is essential for grasping biblical eschatology. The Setting and Context…
What is the role of Israel during the tribulation?
Reading Time: 8 minutesQuestion 10076 Israel occupies centre stage during the tribulation period. While the Church has been removed at the rapture, God resumes His dealings with the Jewish nation. The tribulation serves as Israel’s time of testing, purification, and ultimately, restoration. Understanding Israel’s role is essential to grasping the tribulation’s purpose and outcome. The Tribulation as Jacob’s…
What are the birth pains Jesus mentions in Matthew 24?
Reading Time: 7 minutesQuestion 10077 When Jesus described the signs preceding His return, He used a vivid image: birth pains. This isn’t random imagery—it perfectly captures the nature of the tribulation’s onset. Just as birth pains increase in frequency and intensity before delivery, so the signs of the end times intensify before Christ’s return. The Context of the…
What happens to those who take the mark of the beast?
Reading Time: 8 minutesQuestion 10074 Few prophecies have generated more speculation than the mark of the beast. Some see it in everything from barcodes to microchips to vaccinations. But what does Scripture actually say? And more importantly, what are the eternal consequences for those who receive this mark? The Biblical Description Revelation describes the mark in specific terms:…
What is Daniel’s 70 weeks prophecy?
Reading Time: 8 minutesQuestion 10075 Daniel’s prophecy of seventy weeks stands as one of Scripture’s most precise and remarkable predictions. It provides a chronological framework for understanding God’s dealings with Israel, pinpointing the exact timing of Messiah’s first coming, and revealing the future tribulation period. Understanding this prophecy unlocks much of biblical eschatology. The Historical Context Daniel received…
What signs precede Christ’s return?
Reading Time: 8 minutesQuestion 10073 Throughout history, people have looked for signs of Christ’s return. Some have been overly eager, setting dates that came and went. Others have been dismissive, ignoring clear biblical prophecy. But Scripture does provide genuine signs—not so we can predict the exact moment, but so we can recognise the season and remain watchful. The…