The subject of realized eschatology has quickly gained ground in the end time discussions of the day. It means that all things related to end time Bible prophecy are fulfilled. The proper meaning of Bible prophecy is found by looking in the past rather then in the future. This view is very controversial. It is often met with shouts of heresy! Some would be burned at the stake if the more radical futurists had their way. Realized eschatology, also known as preterism or full preterism continues to grow at a rapid pace. What are the major advantages of this view compared to others? There are five components that answer this ...

An exciting and rich prophecy in the Old Testament is that of Ezekiel 37. This prophecy encompasses the full landscape of the gospel. It's themes are both intriguing yet simple enough for those willing to slow down for a few minutes to read and understand them. Originally, I understood Ezekiel 37 to be a prophecy about the Jews return from Babylonian Captivity in 536 B.C. However, I became a bit more fascinated with the prophecy after preparing for some lectures on the resurrection. I knew that this prophecy was used largely by rapture ready enthusiasts to teach about the coming of a third temple in Jerusalem. However, there were too many textual difficulties ...

The Exodus gives a good illustration of the bondage of death. Israel dwelt in bondage under Pharaoh, a tyrant and type of Satan. The message can be viewed as a preview of the endtime and antitype in the New Testament, (1 Corinthians 10:11; Hebrews 3-4). It should be clear that deliverance from Egyptian bondage (death) occurred over an extended period of four decades, not in an instant. Further, none were raptured from the earth and carted off to heaven except through the natural means of death. Of course, Hades, yet existing at the time, precluded such. However, even though now destroyed, does ...