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NASB | Revelation 20:1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand. |
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Bible Question:
I recently had a discussion regarding the rapture of the church during a bible study (not specifically about that), however the individual leading the bible study which I trust does not understand scripture to support a pre-trib rapture of the church and that a pre-trib rapture is more of a north american belief due to the bias influence of dispensationalism as with schofield, however we agreed that we should be ready as if the Lord is coming today and really the rapture is not a primary concern as our salvation is. Although much debated, It seems that more people do believe in a pre-trib rapture, versus the later, and I admit I don't fully understand it and believe that perhaps the Lord has done this on purpose. I want to study this more in depth to gain a solid understanding if the Lord allows, and would like to know from those of you who have studied this scripture intently what your thoughts are. Thank you in advance! C.S. |
Bible Answer: fcs375: I have five books that are very good reading obout the Millennium. I believe it is important to at least have knowledge of the four views, and then study Scripture to seek answers for your own personal theology. Here are the five books. THINGS TO COME by J. D. Pentecost Publisher by Zondervan Publishing House 1964. Pentecost is a Dispensational Premillennalialists. THE BIBLE AND THE FUTURE by Anthony A. Hoekema by Rerdmans Punlishing Co. 1982. Hoekema is a Almillennialists and perhaps prestents this view better than most. THE APOCALYPSE CODE by Hank Hanergraaff, by Thomsa Nelson, Inc. 2007. Hanegraaff is the "Bible Answer Man" on Christian Radio. The book is odd in the way Hanegraaff twists and turns and attacks DISPENSATIONAL PREMILLENNIALISM. Hanegraaff comes to a Almillennialism conclusion. Now the two best books I think best, gives you all four views and allows you to do your own research to come to your own conclusion. THE MEANING OF THE MILLENNIUM: FOUR VIEWS. edited by Robert G. Clouse. By InterVarsity Press 1977. This book has been updated and is very good, I like it best of all. REVELATION FOUR VIEWS A PARALLEL COMMENTARY. eDITED by Steve Gregg, by Thomas Nelson Publishers 1997. This book does a very scholarly book, and is written on a 515 page Masters level book. This is a very good book, but not easy reading. I am sure there many other books that others can give you, but these are the ones I have experienced and know about. I came to the conclusion that each view has merrit and have some very valid points. I am not a Dispensationalist. I find there is no way for someone to sit down and read the Bible and come to such conclusions. I came to the mixture of combining Premillenniaiism and Postmillennialism. Basicly I take Matthew 24 and start there. Then I read Revelation by looking at the history and the meaning for those when it was written, and what meaning has this for me today. Well I hope you have found something worth looking into from my post. Blessings. Justme |