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The Preterist Approach to Bible Prophecy: Understanding AD 70 and New Testament Fulfillment

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Understanding the Preterist View of Bible Prophecy Preterism is the belief that many prophecies in Scripture—especially those in the Olivet Discourse and the book of Revelation—were fulfilled in the first century. The term comes from the Latin praeter, meaning “past.” Preterists argue that Jesus’ warnings about tribulation, judgment, and the destruction of Jerusalem found their fulfillment in the events surrounding AD 70, when Rome crushed the Jewish revolt and destroyed the Temple. Within this system, two major streams exist: partial … Continue reading →

Surviving the Days of Tribulation

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What did Jesus declare would happen if the days of tribulation were allowed to continue? For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now–and never to be equaled again. If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened. – Matthew 24:2122 What days are Jesus referring to here?  Clearly, its a time of distress [tribulation] unlike anything before … Continue reading →

Jeremiah 21:14

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Some believe the last seven years of the “age” is known as the Tribulation Period when God will pour out great judgments upon the world because of the sins and wickedness of men.

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Judgments of the Tribulation Period

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Dispensationalists look to the last seven years of the present age known as the Tribulation Period when God will pour out great judgments upon the world because of the sins and wickedness of men. Although not the ultimate judgments, these terrible judgments associated with the Tribulation Period are pictured as seven seals opened (Revelation 6), seven trumpets blown (Revelation 8-9), and seven bowls poured out (Revelation 16) in God’s last effort to reconcile man to God through the grace of … Continue reading →

Did Jesus Prophesy a Time of Tribulation?

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Did Jesus prophesy that a time of great trouble would occur on the earth just before His return? This passage contained in the Olivet Discourse seems to be one of the more controversial ones within the Church. While it doesn’t directly deal with our salvation or “who” Jesus is, it does nonetheless spark debate among Christians regarding the coming of Christ and the last days.  From my research, it wasn’t really all that controversial prior to the 1800’s when John … Continue reading →