Dr. Alan Kurschner played a brief clip from his introduction at a Bible Prophecy seminar in the Salt Lake City Area. He opened up this seminar by responding to various platitudes that others often make that sound pious on the surface but are not biblical reality. These platitudes are intended to discourage and deflate your desire to study eschatology, especially on the second coming of Christ. However, when these platitudes or slogans are examined in the light of Scripture, they are shown to be ...
Jan 02, 2024•16 min
Michael Ufferman, staff teacher with Zion’s Hope, concludes this 8-part series covering the eternal ministry and physical manifestations of God in the person of Jesus Christ. In this session, Michael wraps up the series with a discussion on the future, promised, physical coming of Jesus Christ to resurrect and rapture His saints, take possession of planet Earth, and rule as King of kings and Lord of lords during His Millennial Reign and beyond.
Dec 29, 2023•29 min
Charles Cooper continues his study of the structure of the Book of Revelation in preparation for his presentation regarding the placement of the rapture according to the PreWrath rapture view. This second half of the prophetic sequence is a preview and explanation of why the devastating wrath of God in the form of bowl judgments is necessary. Following God’s wrath, the Kingdom of the Lamb and the eternal dwelling of God on earth is presented.
Dec 28, 2023•22 min
Bob Hunt of Zion’s Hope Ministries in Winter Garden, FL bases today's teaching on Revelation 13:11-13. In this passage a second beast is introduced by John. The first beast (Revelation 13:1-10) is easy to identify: he is the Antichrist to come. We see in Daniel 7 a fourth beast who is the same figure as John’s first beast of Revelation. Thus, support outside of Revelation can be found for this first beast. But who is this second beast? We can search the Scriptures and it is hard to find any corr...
Dec 27, 2023•30 min
Dr. Alan Kurschner offers the poignant reminder that it may be God’s will that you confront the Antichrist or his minions. The vast majority of churches in America, including many ear-itching pretrib churches, are pleasing the will of their people by telling them what they want to hear, which is that they will never have to face the Antichrist. Alan gives us good consideration why we need to beleive Jesus' comforting words, “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. I...
Dec 26, 2023•5 min
Michael Ufferman, staff teacher with Zion’s Hope, looks at the life of Jesus on Earth after His crucifixion, death, and burial; in other words, during His Post-Incarnate time on Earth. In a future episode 8, Michael will conclude the series as he discusses the promised future manifestation of God through the person of the glorified Christ.
Dec 21, 2023•29 min
Charles Cooper continues his study of the timing of the rapture in the Book of Revelation. He argues that the location of the rapture in the Book of Revelation is notoriously difficult due to the absence of an explicit reference. Another complicating factor is the inability of scholars to agree on the structure of the book. One cannot place the rapture in the book if he or she does not understand the structure. Before we look at the PreWrath timing of the ethereal reunion of the saints with her ...
Dec 20, 2023•47 min
Travis Snow explains the historical meaning of the famous Immanuel prophecy in Isaiah 7. In this special Christmas week episode, Travis covers the fulfillment of this prophecy in the life of Christ and how it offers hope for the people of God today. Grab a cup of coffee, get your Bible and listen along as we learn and rejoice in this marvelous truth from God's Word. To follow Travis’ ministry, visit shilohmedia.org and check out his Twitter account @travismsnow.
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Dr. Alan Kurschner talked about why Matthew 24:31 refers to the rapture. He first explained the situational context of Jesus's Olivet Discourse. What prompted Jesus's discourse? Then, he described the co-text (a term he explains) of verse 31. The focus is in the sky—Jesus is in the sky, not the earth. The surrounding text of verse 31 also describes a cause-and-effect action; that is, the angelic gathering causes the elect to meet Jesus in the sky. This can be none other than the rapture event. T...
Dec 18, 2023•25 min
Chris White continues his study about the beasts found in Daniel and Revelation, and how world empires are connected to these images. The differences found in the Daniel and Revelation passages beg the question, "Are there three, two or one '7-Headed, 10-Horned Beast'"?
Dec 15, 2023•43 min
Marquis Laughlin shares the story of Christ’s first coming from the Scriptures. From the birth of John the Baptist, to the jealousy and rage of King Herod, the story of the arrival of the Messiah is the most amazing fulfillment of Bible prophecy to-date! Discover how to use it as a powerful testimony to God’s sovereignty and the credibility of Bible prophecy.
Dec 14, 2023•16 min
Jake McCandless drops two Christmas Specials this month! This is the first, in which Jake goes back to the First Advent and uses it as a case study of being found ready for the Second Advent, or Return of Christ. There’s a lot to learn from the very few who were ready for the Messiah’s appearing. Most all of the Lord’s own people missed it. There’s no missing the return of Jesus, but there is the possibility of being found unfaithful and not ready. Look back at the birth of Jesus, and those who ...
Dec 13, 2023•14 min
Ron teaches exactly how people were saved in the Old Testament. The gospel of salvation has always been the same since God taught Adam and Eve how to be restored to right relationship with Him. Indeed, it is the everlasting gospel. It is the message of God's grace provision so that everyone who is willing can receive forgiveness of sins and be given everlasting life with God.
Dec 12, 2023•27 min
Dr. Alan Kurschner talked about the incredibly consistent teaching between Jesus's Olivet Discourse and Paul's Thessalonian letters on the doctrine of the second coming. He listed thirty parallels between Jesus and Paul. The pretribulational rapture position wrongly dichotomizes this teaching between Matthew 24 and 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Their system (tradition) requires their interpretation, otherwise that would mean that the rapture would come after, not before, the Antichrist's great tribulat...
Dec 11, 2023•41 min
Chris White resumes his study about the beasts in Daniel and Revelation. In the previous episode (part 5), Chris discussed the 7-Headed, 10-Horned Beast as found in Daniel 7. In today’s episode, he turns to the book of Revelation.
Dec 07, 2023•40 min
Marquis Laughlin examines what we can learn about how God fulfills Bible prophecy from the Christmas story in the scriptures. In order for us to avoid pitfalls and misconceptions, we must understand our biases and learn from those who have gone before us.
Dec 06, 2023•26 min
Ron Wallace teaches about the Judgment Seat of God for believers, and the Great White Throne Judgment for unbelievers. Each believer who dies is privately and completely evaluated at the moment they are in the presence of God. At the rapture, each living believer will likewise be evaluated at the moment they are in the presence of God.
Dec 05, 2023•52 min
Dr. Alan Kurschner talked about Paul's use of the term "temple" (naos) in 2 Thessalonians 2:4. Does Paul have in mind a literal, physical temple? Or is he referring to a figurative, spiritual sense? Dr. Kurschner first explained that naos does not require some large Solomaic-like structure. Instead, it can refer to a small tent-like structure or inner sanctuary. In addition, it must be erected before the midpoint when the Antichrist is revealed and commits the abomination of the desolation. He t...
Dec 04, 2023•35 min
Janet Willis believes a correct view of the size of New Jerusalem matters. In this podcast, Janet first compares the many similarities of Ezekiel’s city (Ezekiel 48) and John’s city (Revelation 21-22). These similarities compel us to reexamine the traditional view of the size of New Jerusalem. She presents reasons why Revelation 21:16 should be reexamined, and then begins to explain why the two cities are compatible. Subsequent podcasts will expand on this theme with more of her research. To see...
Nov 28, 2023•21 min
Charles Cooper now turns our attention to the MidTribulation Rapture position, which teaches that Revelation 14:14-16 depicts the rapture of the Church. Because of the harvest of the earth by the “one like a son of man,” many see this as a clear reference to the rapture. In fact, both pre-tribbers and post-tribbers have also argued for this passage representing the rapture of the Church. Let’s see if this is so.
Nov 22, 2023•11 min
Travis Snow discusses how Zechariah 12:1–3 provides prophetic insight into current events in Israel and rising antisemitism around the world. If you like this teaching and want to go deeper in the subject matter, check out Travis’ books at shilohmedia.org.
Nov 21, 2023•27 min
Michael Ufferman, staff teacher with Zion’s Hope, discusses how the physical manifestation of God came about, with the announcement by the Angel Gabriel and the overshadowing of Mary by God’s Holy Spirit, to conceive the incarnate God in Jesus. Michael also identifies how Scripture proclaims the physical manifestation of God in Jesus, perfectly bearing witness of the Father and His nature. And, finally in this episode, we see how the physical manifestation of God comes to an end in human form as...
Nov 20, 2023•18 min
Marquis Laughlin examines 7 Biblical principles for handling questions about Bible Prophecy that will help you teach and witness using the most powerful tools God has given us. These 7 principles will help you take advantage of opportunities to share with wisdom and humility by focusing on the powerful testimony of God’s sovereignty and grace.
Nov 17, 2023•24 min
Jake McCandless, of Stand Firm Ministries, addresses our understanding of the current Israeli conflict by sharing the need followers of Christ have to develop a Biblical Israelogy. Throughout Christianity, we develop “ologies” for every subject. We have Theology the study of God, Christology the study of Jesus, Pneumatology the study of the Holy Spirit, Soteriology the study of salvation, Ecclesiology the study of the Church, Eschatology the study of last things, and many more; but rarely is an ...
Nov 16, 2023•21 min
Charles Cooper examines the Pre-Tribulation Rapture position. For many decades, Revelation 4:1 was argued to be the clear reference to the rapture in the book of Revelation. This interpreation was held by many because of the absence of the term “church” in chapters 4-19. The argument further asserts that the Apostle John represents the Church caught up to heaven, after the church age represented in Revelation 2-3. Only until recently have many pretribbers abandoned this interpretation. Yet, many...
Nov 15, 2023•21 min
David Rosenthal, with Zion's Hope, explains the geographic realities of the current conflict, the radical religious ideology of Hamas, and its obsession of conquering Jerusalem, establishing an Islamic state in place of Israel, and utterly destroying the Jewish people. David then explains Iran’s role and it’s powerful arc of influence in the region. In addition, he touches on what the Bible says will take place in Jerusalem in the last days, as the ultimate battle unfolds between Satan’s progeny...
Nov 14, 2023•41 min
Ron Wallace follows up on his study of the history of the nation of Israel. He gives a brief review and then focuses on the disciples as the foundation of the Church. They, and those who believe in Jesus through their teaching, constitute the new representative of God on the earth until Christ's second coming. The body of believers known as the Church has been given the Kingdom of God, and as disciples of the Kingdom, have the privilege and responsibility to proclaim God's truth and the gospel o...
Nov 13, 2023•40 min
Dr. Alan Kurschner recently presented today's message, "The Vital Distinction Between the Great Tribulation and God's Eschatological Wrath" before an audience at Zion's Hope Studio Electives. In the late 19th century, the so-called "pre-tribulational rapture" perspective fundamentally blurred the lines between the unfulfilled 70th Week of Daniel and what we know as God's future eschatological wrath. But careful study of God's Word shows that the 70th Week of Daniel is not God's Wrath, and neithe...
Nov 10, 2023•58 min
Chris White resumes his study about the beasts in Daniel and Revelation. In the previous episode (part 4), Chris discussed the 7-Headed, 10-Horned Beast as found in Daniel 8. In today’s episode, he turns back to Daniel 7 for a continued in-depth look.
Nov 09, 2023•49 min
Jake McCandless turns to the current conflict in Israel. Hamas’ brutal attack and Israel's retaliation has set the world on fire. Horrific scenes have filled our newsfeeds, but Jake shares from the prophets how the current tragedy pales in comparison to the end of the age. Though this current conflict isn’t the end of the age, Jake shares how it is a microcosm of the end. The full elements prophesied at the end of the age are on display now and we need to take notice. We can learn how things wil...
Nov 08, 2023•33 min
