War

Mike Sullivan
Ezekiel 38:1-23

Examining Ezekiel's prophecies about Israel and the end times, we see that some of these prophecies have already been fulfilled. These fulfilled prophecies give us reassurance that we can trust in God's words.

How to Live in Light of Christ's Return

Patrice McCormac
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Paul comforts the Thessalonians by reminding them of what he told them regarding the Day of the Lord. Knowing that this life of trials and pain is not all there is, can impact how Christians live in this world. We can live with hope and alertness, looking for opportunities to love and encourage one another and not succumb to despair.

Life After Life:Evidence for the Resurrection

Lee Campbell
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Christianity is like no other religious system. Christians have compelling evidence for the literal resurrection of Jesus which means we, too, will be resurrected in due time. We can share this knowledge to comfort and encourage other grieving Christians.

The Rise of the Antichrist and the End of the World

Scott Risley
2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Paul follows up a previous letter to a relatively new Christian community in Thessalonica that had been upset by some false information spread about the antichrist and the end of the world. Paul reminds them of what he had taught them earlier about all the signs to look for of the end of the age and reassures them they had not missed the rapture.

Dispelling Confusion About the Day of the Lord

Conrad Hilario
2 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Paul writes to the Thessalonians to correct false teachers who had frightened them into thinking they had missed the gathering of God's followers which will happen in the Day of the Lord. Several significant events must happen before the Day of the Lord. Paul shares these details to comfort and give hope to those suffering as they await this Day.

Mysterious Events at the End

Dennis McCallum
2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

In this passage, the Day of the Lord is discussed as well as mysterious events that happen as the End Times unfold. Things yet to happen are the beast appears, the temple is rebuilt, the restrainer is taken away as the deluding influence arrives, lawlessness and anarchy will increase, and people's love will grow cold.

Living with Hope

Scott Risley
1 Thessalonians 4:9-5:11

In God's plan for humanity, we were never meant to experience death, but since Adam and Eve sinned, we all have or will experience the evil of death. But Christians do not need to fear death as Scripture is clear, when we die, we go immediately to be with Jesus. Jesus promises to someday come back to earth to gather together those who have put their faith in Him, and take us to heaven, whether we have already died or are still alive on earth. Then the Tribulation period will begin.

What Does the Future Hold?

Dennis McCallum
1 Thessalonians 5

Never before in the history of the world have the conditions for the Great Tribulation been visible as they are in our time. Almost all of the signs God has given to us in His Word regarding the preconditions for the end of days are now upon us. Israel has been regathered from the ends of the earth to their own country. The world populations has grown exponentially. We live in a time of amazing technology, moral anarchy and famine/pestilence. But those who have placed their faith in Jesus will not be destined for the wrath to come upon the whole earth. God will rescue those who are His.

What Is Wrong with the World?

James Rochford
2 Timothy 3:1-5

In Paul's second letter to Timothy, he discusses how thoroughly messed up the world will be in the end. People will be lovers of self rather than lovers of God. When everyone is living for self, everyone is profoundly disappointed in life. When we put God at the center of our lives, we have substantial healing, healthy marriages and families and a right relationship with our Creator.